ABWA - Fort Bend County Chapter

Activating her Ambition.

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Amazing Fort Bend County ABWA member Kristen Kyer🎉
We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and the celebration you deserve.

Cheers to another year of growth, connection, and leadership.

We’re so glad you’re part of our Fort Bend County ABWA family!

We are elated to announce our leadership team for the 2026-2027 ABWA League Year!

President - Wendy Bowser
Vice President - Windee Garcia Falla
Secretary - Mary Barker
Treasurer - Carol Rountree Gardner

Thank you, ladies, for your leadership and willingness to serve!

Join us at our next meeting, July 9, as we celebrate our current year and install the new board.

Meeting Details:
🗓️ Thursday, July 9
⏰ 6 to 8 p.m.
📍Ignite Business Lounge, 300 Promenade Way #200, Sugar Land, TX 77478
🎫 Investment: $25 for guests; $30 for members (includes dinner)
Register at fortbendcountyabwa.org

Congratulations to Our 2026 Protégé Award Recipients!

The Protégé Award recognizes ABWA members who have demonstrated exceptional potential through leadership, involvement, enthusiasm, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Olantha Scott and Staci Benoit-Grice exemplify these qualities and represent the bright future of our chapter.

We are incredibly proud of both of you and grateful for the energy, passion, and dedication you bring.

We can't wait to celebrate your achievements alongside the other Houston Area Council honorees at the 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women event on Saturday, June 27th, at Visit College Station.

Join us in congratulating Olantha and Staci on this well-deserved recognition!

Sometimes the biggest opportunities begin with one simple word… YES.

Join Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA on July 9 for an inspiring evening with Carole Arnold as she shares her journey through leadership, business ownership, resilience, and personal growth.

✨ Meeting Takeaways:
• Opening the proverbial lid
• Saying “Yes”
• Enjoying the journey

This is an evening you do not want to miss.

📍 Ignite Business Lounge
📅 Thursday, July 9
🔗 Register today: fortbendcountyabwa.org/programs

✨ Join Us for Professional Program & Relationship Building ✨

Join the Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA on Thursday, July 9 as we welcome Carole Arnold, 2026 Top Ten Business Woman and Owner of Gracefully Reimagined from Victoria, TX.

Topic: “How Did I Get Here”

You’ll hear a powerful story of resilience, leadership, reinvention, and saying “YES” to new opportunities.

📍 Ignite Business Lounge – Sugar Land
⏰ Networking 6:00 PM | Program 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: fortbendcountyabwa.org/programs

Bring your business cards and come ready to connect, grow, and lead with us!

All Guests Welcome

TOMORROW NIGHT! ✨

We are excited to welcome J Franco for an inspiring evening focused on personal branding, visibility, and professional growth.

Bring your business cards, your co-workers, your friends, and your goals for the future.

📍 Ignite Business Lounge
300 Promenade Way #200
Sugar Land, TX 77478

🕕 Networking: 6:00–6:30 PM
🕡 Dinner, Program & Meeting: 6:30–8:00 PM

We can’t wait to connect with you!

Registration closes today June 10 at NOON

Reserve your seat now:
fortbendcountyabwa.org/programs

⏰ FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER ⏰

Registration closes Wednesday, June 10 at 12 PM for our June ABWA program featuring J Franco!

Join us for:
✨ Networking
✨ Dinner & Program
✨ Personal Branding Strategies
✨ Women Supporting Women

📍 Ignite Business Lounge
📅 Thursday, June 11

Reserve your seat now:
fortbendcountyabwa.org/programs