Four Houston Women Business Leaders Named Inspiring Texas Women

HOUSTON, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of Houston's women business leaders have been named recipients of the Inspiring Texas Women award from the Women's Business Initiative of Sterling Bank.

The Inspiring Texas Women honorees are:

• Veronica Baxter-Lamb, Transportation Program Coordinator for the Houston-Galveston Area Council;
• Sue Burnett, President and Founder of Burnett Staffing Specialists;
• Beth Garza, owner of Garza Interiors; and
• Brenda Love, President of Love Advertising.

These winners were chosen from 44 nominees.  Baxter-Lamb received the award for inspiring excellence and passion and her significant contributions for the area's vibrant economic growth.  Burnett's award recognizes her professional success and commitment to mentoring women seeking enriching careers.  Love received the award for her tenacity, business savvy, and leadership in the community.  Garza received the award for her devotion to customer satisfaction, ethical business practices, and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

The Inspiring Texas Women award celebrates the 10th anniversary of Sterling's Women's Business Initiative, which provides resources specifically designed for women-owned business owners and female executives to create added value to their relationships with Sterling Bank. The four Houston awardees are among the 10 women who will be recognized with the award over the next two months in the metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Sterling Bank has 31 locations in the metropolitan Houston area and 56 in Texas.  The 36-year-old independent bank specializes in relationship banking for owner-operated businesses, and delivers a full line of personal banking services, as well.  In addition to competitive loan and deposit products, Sterling offers international banking, treasury management services, home equity loans, and investment services, plus a full staff of experienced professional bankers.  

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Inspiring Texas Women awardees Sue Burnett, on left, and Beth Garza, right, appear here Pam Lovett, Sterling Bank's Executive Vice President, Business Development and Community Affairs.

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Inspiring Texas Women award winner Veronica Baxter-Lamb.

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Inspiring Texas Women award winner Brenda Love.

SOURCE Sterling Bank