Shelli Tench is the President and Founder of Shelten LLC, a nationally recognized brand awareness agency that helps businesses elevate their online presence and reputation. With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, and professional networking, Shelli is known for crafting innovative strategies that deliver measurable results and lasting value for clients and partners. A passionate advocate for community ...

Shital Daftari is the Founder and CEO of Saris and Things and SNT Biotech. She started Saris and Things in 2011 as an online platform to rent or buy designer Indian clothing for weddings and special events. Within a year, she became a successful seller on Amazon, Walmart, and every online marketplace, with over 500,000 products listed. In 2020, she pivoted to selling personal protective equipment as one of the first businesses to offer face masks...

The North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame honors North Carolina’s most successful female entrepreneurs and advocates who have made significant and enduring contributions to impact women’s entrepreneurial development. In 2021, Monica Smiley was honored as an inductee.