Gretchen Curry Recognized As Top Woman Business Owner! Let’s Do It Again!

By Patrick Scannell, Business Manager | February 25, 2025 |

The St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) annually recognizes St. Louis’ top women-owned companies. This year it will held on February 20^th. Over 40 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 32 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 2025 Class included the following businesswomen:

Amanda Basch, (Schmidt Basch, LLC)
Jamie Briesemeister, (Integration Controls)
Darlene Davis, (Davis Associates)
Tammi Hilton, (Mellow Mushroom)
Denise Hedrick Huber, (Martha’s Hands)
Kate Manfull, (Fierce Creative)
Jane Megown, (Elastizell of St. Louis)
Noelle Robinson, (The Sound Spa)
Kolleen Simons, (The Right Solutions Counseling Services)
Debbie Stamer, (O’ Toole Design)
Chelsey Sweeten, (Public School House)
Carlitta Vasser, (At Home Care)

The keynote speaker this year was Whitney Kenter. Jennifer is the founder of GLOWE. This year’s sponsors were Spry Digital, HireLevel, Anders, United Healthcare, Anders CPA & Advisors, and USBank.

Congrats to our President, Gretchen Curry and all of the 2025 honorees!

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