“In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses” recognizes businesses that are owned by a woman or women and demonstrate success across many areas. Click here to read the publication. To be named one of the Best Women-Owned Businesses, a company must be entirely or substantially based in the greater New Orleans area. These companies: Demonstrate success in the market through growth in revenues or employees. Have been a trailblazer in a sector traditionally dominated by male-owned companies. Have been recognized as a best workplace because of employee support programs. Show a high level of employee morale. Are able to demonstrate strong and consistent community engagement. Are recognized within its industry as a leader or as an up-and-coming player. Are responsible for a product breakthrough or some other innovation.     Editor Lance Traweek can be reached at 293-9254 or [email protected].