The Women’s Business Center of Utah has selected Kamea Jonnson, owner of Salt Lake City stationery company Chosen Creative, as its 2019 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.
“We are thrilled to honor a woman business owner who is an example of the female entrepreneurial spirit,” said Ann Marie Wallace, state director of the Women’s Business Center of Utah. “Kamea is a standout client who deserves to be applauded for her passion and perseverance in starting and growing a successful business.”
The Women’s Business Center of Utah is an organization within the Salt Lake Chamber with the stated mission “to help Utah women build confidence, create opportunities and experience success in business ownership.”
Johnson’s business, Chosen Creative, sells cards, wall art, vintage paper goods, custom wedding invitations, business and wedding logos, various notepads and paper goods.
“I have been in business for 2 1/2 years but really it took a lifetime to get here,” said Johnson. “The setbacks, mistakes and lessons learned were only part of my journey to this celebrated event. The Women’s Business Center of Utah helped changed my life and I can only hope to inspire other women to never give up on their dreams and reach for the impossible every chance they get.”
Johnson will be honored on Aug. 15 at the 19th annual Women in Business Summer Social. Event details can be found at wbcutah.org.