PRESS RELEASE Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021 Nominees Announced

Press Release

Mishawaka Business Association and C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. come together to announce the nominees for the Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021

C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. and Mishawaka Business Association are recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs who are emerging business leaders and inspiration for women entrepreneur business in our region.

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SOUTH BEND, IN August 14th, 2021: Mishawaka Business Association and C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. are excited to launch the Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch for 2021 at the Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase Advance. Elevate. Innovate. event scheduled for Thursday, August 19^th, 2019. The hours of the event is 10 am – 3:30 pm and the event will take place at the Rio Park Events beautiful event space owned and operated by Sarah Overholster, a women entrepreneur.

Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase Advance. Elevate. Innovate. is bringing together the Michiana community to shop, support, honor and celebrate women entrepreneurs whose businesses are not only surviving but flourishing during this pandemic.

“This event is designed to advance women entrepreneur business by providing a venue for shopping and appointment making, elevate her confidence and empowering her to continue to innovate their way to economic success.” says Cindy Cohen, Founder of C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc.

The Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch award recognizes and rewards accomplishments of women entrepreneurs who are emerging business leaders, the movers-and-shakers, the disruptors, the innovators, and inspirations for women entrepreneur business in our region now and success to come.

“It was not an easy decision, there are some amazing women entrepreneurs in our community making a big difference. We are inviting the community to come join us in celebrating this woman entrepreneur.” says Mary Lou Stevens, Executive Director of the Mishawaka Business Association.

See the coverage of the Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase on WSBT Michiana Hometown Living

The Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021 nominees are:

Annie Johnson, Take Care South Bend

Barbara Edwards, Uniquely Expressed

Chef Monnese Plummer, Fancy Delights

Faye L Anglin, Versatility Creative Hair Care & Design

Jennifer Nyikos, Fun By the Yard

Laquisha Jackson. Hope for the Hungry

LaShonda Stewart. LaShonda's Soul Food Cafe LLC

Lisa Miller, Forever Clean Soap Works, Inc

Mallory Linn, Mrs. Oats Center for Veterans

Marci Hummell-Harmon, Little Fins Swim School

Maya Lester, 2 Sassy Accessories

Melies Kish, Kish Photos / Love Wins Now

Octavia Ray, Righteous Kingdom LLC

Shamika Winston, Minks and Beyond Boutique

Vida Harley, Women Entrepreneurs Matter

The women nominated for the Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021 were nominated by their peers, selecting women they know, see as leaders, role models and rising stars in the community.

“There is no bigger complement than being recognized by your peers as a community leader, and savvy businesswoman. We are excited to honor and celebrate the hard-working women entrepreneur rock stars in our community.” says Cindy Cohen.

The Michiana Women Entrepreneur to Watch 2021 is happening along side the launch of a new women’s entrepreneur initiative helping women in domestic violence, and survivors transition to entrepreneurship Women Move Forward Entrepreneur Mentoring Community Launch and the H.O.T. Domestic Violence Community Ambassador program launch thanks to The Pokagon Fund, H.O.T. Hear Our Tears and the Community-wide Business Grand Opening Launch Party.

The Michiana Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021 awards ceremony begins at 1 PM. The public is invited to attend. Guests will enjoy a festive atmosphere, announcement of the nominees and winner of the award by Mishawaka Business Association and C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc., along with the opportunity to interact with 40 women business owners, featuring boutique shopping, anti-aging treatments, business coaches and community resources. Rico Suave LLC food truck will be on location. Tickets are $5.00 which is being donated to women entrepreneur mentoring.

1:00 PM Michiana Women

Entrepreneurs to Watch 2021

2:00 PM Community-wide Women Entrepreneur Grand Opening

Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase

For more information about the Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase event and pick up tickets go to www.womenentrepreneurshowcase.com or $5.00 at the door. Follow on social media #womenentrepreneurshowcaseSB #womenmoveforward On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Women-Entrepreneur-Small-Business-Showcase-112161341109014

For more information contact: Cindy Cohen email [email protected] or phone 574-400-3118 Find us on social media: Facebook: click here YouTube: click here Instagram: click here Social Media: #womenentrepreneurshowcaseSB

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About Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase

The women entrepreneurs in Michiana are meeting up in the Riverpark neighborhood at the woman owned beautiful Rio Park Events on Thursday, August 19th 10:00am - 3:30pm. C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. alongside prominent Michiana women entrepreneur community organizers and leaders are launching the premier event of the summer the Women Entrepreneur Small Business Spotlight Showcase Advance. Elevate. Innovate. Event. The event will present 40 Spotlight Exhibitors all with boutique shopping galore and celebrating with the Michiana Women to Watch 2021 Awards and Michiana Community - wide Women Entrepreneur Business Grand Opening Launch Party all setting the tone for this one-of-a-kind summer premier event.

This 5-hour expo type event and so much more. This event brings into the spotlight on local women entrepreneurs creating space to showcase, celebrate and demonstrate their new innovative ideas, products, services while giving the community the opportunity to meet and shop from the business owners creating a unique shopping experience.

Showcase Community Partners: The Pokagon Fund, C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. Mishawaka Business Association, H.O.T. Hear Our Tears, C2 Your Health LLC, and Expo for Women LLC.

Community organizers: Cindy Cohen, C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc., Mary Lou Stevens, Mishawaka Business Association, Debby Canarini, Business Coach, Tiff Klemm, GETGO Get Excited to Get Organized, Sarina Williams, Ylonda Scott, Ylonda Scott’s Womenpreneurs Breaking Barriers, Ashley Stephens, NS Cosmetics, Sonya Smith, Wealth in Motion Consulting LLC, Molly Ravin, The Real Molly Made, Vida Harley, Women Entrepreneurs Matter. Demethrias Young, Blessed Hands Photography, Traci Winston Williams, H.O.T. Hear Our Tears.

About C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. (501c3)

#C2YourHealth Womens Initiative Why are #Women #Entrepreneurs Important

Cindy Cohen, Founder of C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. (501c3) plus team envisions healthier, happier, and productive communities by providing support and resources for women and young girls. We not only recognize their leadership potential, we inspire them to dream big, focus on the next steps and to realize their potential as entrepreneurs. through mentoring. Proceeds goes mentoring scholarships.

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