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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Polk County Pulse asked community members to nominate Women in Business to be honored for 2023.

The Pulse team was delighted to receive numerous nominations from the community. The comments from neighbors, business partners, family and friends showed tremendous support of the hardworking women whom they felt should be highlighted. We certainly agree.

From established to new careers and ventures, to volunteering and acts of service, there is no doubt all who were nominated are deserving of recognition. Eight women were selected by a third party to be honored as outstanding women in business. The Mena-Polk County Chamber of Commerce Board was gracious enough to read through the nominations and make the difficult selections. We sincerely appreciate the Board’s time and participation, which allowed the Pulse to remain unbiased in highlighting the deserving ladies.

To the many community members who took the time to submit nominations, thank you. It is a great privilege to have been able to read your kind words and support for women in our community. Please helps us congratulate the honorees and nominees on their dedication to their careers, families, service organizations, volunteer efforts, faith and our community. We are proud to know you and thank you for setting an example for us all to follow. It is our great pleasure to introduce the Outstanding Women in Business for 2023!

* Gretchen Goodnight

* Brandy McCoy

* Tamara Smart

* Pasha Watson