Wow, Honored Again! Gretchen Curry Recognized as Top Woman Business Owner!
L-R: Liz Pecha-Poelker, Judy Meador, and Gretchen Curry
The St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) annually recognizes St. Louis’ top women-owned companies. This year it will held on Thursday, February 19th. Nearly 50 women business owners were recognized.
Our Founder and President, Gretchen Curry, has been recognized since the establishment of the honor. The current publishers of SBM have been hosting the celebration for 18 years. The previous SBM owner started the honor nearly 33 years ago. Ron Ameln, is the current President of the SBM and has been since 2007. Judy Meador, was the previous President and the Founder. She was the President from 1991 to 2007. Judy Meador was in attendance at this year’s celebration!
Each year there is spotlight class of business owners. The 2026 Class included the following businesswomen:
- Crystal Allen Dallas, Excel Business Concepts
- Lorna Frahm, The Frahm Law Firm
- Health Hall, Hall Legal Group
- Natalie Van Hee, Glow Candle Co.
- Lisa Litvag, Xplor Marketing
- Cara McKedy, eddy Design Group
- Monica Moore, Kidz Biz Preparatory
- Kim Moos, Cotton Cuts
- Angela Sandler, Xplor Marketing
- Katie Sanders, Missouri Equipment Company
The keynote speaker this year was Lisa Nichols. Lisa is the founder and CEO of Technology Partners. This year’s Golds sponsors were Spry Digital, Anders, Triad Bank and RSSC Attorneys at Law.
Congrats to our President, Gretchen Curry and all of the 2026 honorees!
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The Frahm Law Firm, LLC
HALL LEGAL GROUP, LLC – Probate, Fiduciary Litigation
Xplor Marketing | Brand Strategy, PR & Experiential Marketing in St. Louis
GLOW Candle Co. – Glow Candle Company
eddy Design Group | Architecture & Design | St. Louis, Missouri
Hazelwood Child Care | Hazelwood Daycare | Kidz Biz Preparatory
Cotton Cuts
Home – Missouri Equipment Company – USA Custom Stainless Fabricators
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