Dowagiac Business Owner Named Moody on Marketplace’s Bold Women of Business List – Leader Publications

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac was represented by two residents on the 2022 The Moody on the Market Bold Women of Business list.

Dowagiac residents Zena Burns and Sekenah Tennison were named to the Bold Women of Business list. It’s a program that recognizes her 20 “Outstanding Female Leaders” who are helping organizations grow, impact and make positive change in Southwest Michigan.

Barnes is co-owner of the popular short-term vacation rental 1870 House, a real estate whose goal is to provide unique features and enhanced experiences while helping guests explore what Dowajac has to offer. He is also the founder of the Steadwajak Collective, an association of owners.

Tennyson is the CEO and founder of Possibilities Network and creator of Dream Life Academy Coaching. She makes it her mission to enable women to start their own businesses.

Burns appreciates the community support that Dowagiac continues to provide.

“When my husband Richard and I moved to Dowajac in 2020, the smallest city I lived in was Jersey City, New Jersey, which is basically a borough of New York City,” Burns said. rice field. “I didn’t know what to expect. We loved the area and were enamored with all the great opportunities Dowagiac had to offer, but when we opened the doors the community was ready for us and 1870 House. I was overwhelmed by the warm welcome they gave me, and I am delighted to be able to support the local economy and introduce new people to the wonders of Dowajac.”

Barnes said about 60% of her guests had no connection to Dwasik and often had never heard of it at all, but when looking for a place to vacation in the area, she said, I found 1870 House online.

“We get constant feedback about the great little towns they discover,” she said. I especially love it, and being named by Moody alongside 19 notable businesswomen and entrepreneurs on Market’s 2022 list of Bold Women in Business Class is very special to me.