At the Montague Rotary Club’s meeting on March 18, 2025, the club celebrated local businesswomen by presenting certificates of accomplishment to Snow Thorner, Maiyaj Vang, Katy Popa, Sandy Vang, Kris Taylor, Tristen Holden, Charlynn Wilson, Mindy Vela and Nancy Swift. These awards recognized their significant contributions to the Montague business community, showcasing their leadership and impact in the region.
The event featured a special guest speaker, Nancy Swift, Executive Director of the Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI). Swift delivered a presentation about the Women’s Business Center (WBC), a program under JEDI’s umbrella focused on empowering women entrepreneurs. Since its founding in 1997, JEDI has been dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being of people and communities in Northern California. Swift highlighted JEDI’s impressive track record: serving over 14,500 clients, supporting the launch of 1,200 businesses, helping access more than $18 million in funding, and creating or retaining at least 4,500 jobs for business owners and employees. More details about JEDI’s mission and impact can be found at www.jedieconomy.org.
