The Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GAHCCI) celebrated Women in Business during International Women’s Month with their latest CommerceWorx event. The event was held on March 9th, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and featured a panel of five inspiring and successful women in business.
The event was held at the beautiful showroom of Kimball International, which provided a perfect backdrop for the evening’s activities. The catering provided by “Casserole Creole” Haitian cuisine was a highlight of the night, and attendees were treated to delicious food and drinks throughout the event.
The panelists included Dr. Dorothy Crisostomo, a board-certified Psychiatry Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner; Coach Betty Fortunat, founder of Fortunately Femmes; Attorney Judith Delus, a Haitian-American lawyer; Chief of Staff Keena Pierre, a dual professional with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and business marketing; and Berthine Crèvecoeur West, CEO of Westbridge Solutions LLC.
Saurel Quettan, CEO of Saurel Quettan Consulting, moderated the panel, asking thought-provoking questions and encouraging insightful discussions. The event was a great success, with over 100 attendees and multiple sponsors.
Sandra L. Jean, founder of The Jean Consulting Group, LLC, a proud sponsor of the CommerceWorx series, said, “This is the place to be if you want to do business with the Haitian and Caribbean communities. As a woman founder of this great organization, it’s wonderful to see women trailblazers being featured!!!”
Attorney Judith Delus was also grateful for the opportunity to share her journey as an entrepreneur. She said, “Thank you GA Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. of Atlanta for honoring Women in Business during International Women’s Month! Lisa, your venue and showroom was amazing! Each and every panelist shared their stories of perseverance and overcoming! What an honor to be a panelist and share my successes and failures on this journey of entrepreneurship. May our stories continue to inspire and uplift the community.”
Betty Fortunat of Fortunately Femmes proudly supported the event and was honored to be among the panelists who delivered a powerful message to all the women in business.
Berthine Crèvecoeur West also had a positive experience and was grateful to have served on the panel. She said, “When Haitian entrepreneurs gather, amazing things happen! 😊🧡🇭🇹 So loved serving as a panelist at the GA Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s Women in Leadership event earlier this week! Thank you to my client and friend, Sandra L Jean, one of the co-founders of this Chamber! Thank you to Saurel J Quettan for being a great moderator! A special thank you to my fellow panelists Atty Judy Delus, Dr. Dorothy Crisostomo, Coach Betty Fortunat, and Keena Pierre! I was honored to serve alongside you!”
The event was also a great opportunity for networking and making connections with other like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals. Attendees had the chance to meet and mingle with each other, exchange business cards, and build new relationships that can help them grow their businesses and achieve their goals.
Overall, the GA Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s Women in Leadership event was a huge success, celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of women in business during International Women’s Month. The event highlighted the importance of empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs, and showcased the resilience and determination of Haitian-American women in particular.