BEAUMONT, Texas — Empowering Southeast Texas women was the goal today as the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation hosted their 5th annual Professional Women's Conference today at Ford Park.
12News is a proud media sponsor of this annual conference.
The conference featured numerous opportunities for networking, engaging breakout sessions, vendor booths, and award presentations including the Woman of Integrity, Distinguished Woman, and Community Impact Award, among other significant events throughout the day.
Those in attendance sat in on sessions about self-doubt, growing business and financial planning.
Local vendors were on hand from area banks, healthcare professionals and even a bit of shopping for the conference.
BBB 5th Annual Professional Women's Conference
Meredith Jurica served as a keynote speaker during the conference.
Frieda White of Cleveland, Founder of Operation Refuge, was one of the women recognized as a Distinguished Women of Southeast Texas.
The honorees were celebrated as trailblazers, newsmakers, and influential figures who have paved the way for future generations of professional women in the marketplace.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
