During this Women’s History Month, which celebrates the contributions of women throughout history and present day contributions, I been thinking about women-owned businesses, as more women are deciding to become their own boss and opening their own business over the past few years.

The ELGA Credit Union Board of Directors announced the appointment of Terry Katzur as president and chief executive officer. Katzur began Feb. 26, following the retirement of longtime CEO Karen Church.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Flint Women’s Forum, “Genesee County’s premier networking organization for female movers and shakers,” as stated on its website. In celebration of its four decades of service and longevity, Forum members recently heard from the two women who started it all and what inspired them to do so.