About The
Organization
The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta (“BWFC”), is a not-for-profit organization registered with the Georgia Secretary of State. The corporation has been in effect since February 1, 2010. The purpose of the BWFC is giving back for a better community.
About The
Organization
The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta (“BWFC”), is a not-for-profit organization registered with the Georgia Secretary of State. The corporation has been in effect since February 1, 2010. The purpose of the BWFC is giving back for a better community.

Mission Statement
The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta offers support for women in business by providing empowerment through networking and participation in community outreach. The BWFC seeks to carry out its mission by:
- Connecting with other organizations and members to create worthwhile opportunities for giving back to the community
- Building awareness of women-owned or women-led businesses, both profit and non-profit, in Fayette and Coweta counties through our profile-raising activities (ex. The Spotlight, The Connect)
- Providing leadership development and growth for BWFC members
- Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture
Diversity Statement
In principle and practice, the BWFC values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta also seeks full participation in the organization by all women business owners and business leaders who support our mission to empower businesswomen, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta’s goal is to effectively represent the full diversity of women in the business community and to support their community interests by giving back to create a better community.
Opportunities to Grow
Leadership
The BWFC offers many opportunities for members to develop their leadership skills. We encourage all members, regardless of tenure, to take on leadership roles. Read more.
Marcie Bayne
President
Raissa Chandler
Vice President
Tammy Lanier
Secretary
Marie Bouchard
Treasurer
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Membership Director
- Member at Large
Raissa Chandler is grateful to serve on the BWFC Board. She enjoys the networking and camaraderie of being with a group of women in business who have a heart for serving the community. Her primary job is the caregiver and advocate for two amazing adult twins who have Autism. She finds balance to her caregiving role in the happy vibe of part-time work as a project manager for Dirt1x, a marketing agency, as well as in serving on the BWFC Fundraising Committee and other community projects. She believes that all people with and without disabilities have gifts to bring to better the community and strives to welcome and include all who cross her path.
I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and moved to Peachtree City, Georgia, in 2018. I have been married for over two decades. I have two boys, one at Kennesaw State University and one at McIntosh High School. I have been a Business Women of Fayette and Coweta County member since 2019, currently holding the treasurer’s position. I work for ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a privately owned company in Florida. I am a forecasting analyst and love working with numbers, especially in excel. I am working on my bachelor’s degree in business and project management at Columbia Southern University.
As past winners of the BWFC Business Woman of the Year award, these members demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering integrity, and remarkable congeniality. Furthermore, they were active participants in both the BWFC and the local community throughout the year.
- 2021 Winner – Dina Dennis, Cruise Planners
- 2020 Winner – Cheri Scranage, Harry Norman Realtors
- 2019 Winner – Raissa Chandler, Dirt1x
- 2018 Winner – Jennifer Lunsford, Jenn’s Healthy Life
- 2017 Winner – Maria Vigil, Founder and President, VProVantage, LLC
- 2016 Winner – Laura Dzwigalski, Edward Jones
- 2015 Winner – Andra Prowant, Vista4D Coaching
- 2014 Winner – Sheila Rambeck, Rambeck Law
- 2013 Winner – Joni Smith, Mary Kay Consultant
- 2012 Winner – Ellie White-Stevens, Marketing Guru & Creative Director, Dirt1x
- 2010 Winner – Patti Kadkhodaian, Professional Speaker and President, AJAKO and Wendy Maguire, Founder, Pedal for Pets and Owner, Maguire’s Family & Friends

History and
Formation

BWFC 2022
Business Woman of the Year
Kim Fourman of Loggins Kern & McCombs PC
Kim Fourman of Loggins Kern & McCombs PC
BWFC Board of
Advisors
The BWFC Board of Advisors is comprised of our co-founders and past presidents. Each has played a pivotal role in establishing and growing the organization. Over the years, the BWFC has become a vibrant community of women-owned and women-led businesses spanning two counties. Their leadership skills have bolstered our network and expanded our charitable outreach to a diverse range of causes.
This group of esteemed women provides guidance and advice to new leaders. Their aim is to advance the mission and purpose of the BWFC while ensuring the continued growth and success of the organization.

Patti Kadkhodaian

Wendy Maguire

Jennifer Lunsford

Maria Vigil

Andra Prowant

Ellie White-Stevens

Current
Members
Membership in the BWFC offers access to an exceptional network of accomplished women in business. As a member, you will have access to a list of current members. The information is intended for personal connections and referral opportunities among members. Please refrain from using this list for newsletter or event purposes.