Kendall County Times

Introducing, Betty Manetta 

Introducing, Betty Manetta, President & CEO, of Argent Associates, Inc. Beatriz (Betty) Manetta, founded the business in 1998 as a Value-Added Reseller primarily (VAR) focused on the telecommunications industry. This award-winning technology company has evolved into a multi-million-dollar corporation, delivering technology development, supply chain innovation, cloud-based software solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, public safety enhancement solutions and much more. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Betty & her family moved to New York in 1963. Determined to pave her own path, after graduating high school, Betty worked during the day and earned her associate’s, bachelor’s, AND master’s at night. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Marketing from Rutgers University and a Masters of International Studies from @setonhall . She was the recipient of the Beta Gamma Sigma Award from Seton Hall for her significant contributions to the strength and vitality of the economy combined with her business service achievement to humanity.

Betty spent over 20 years in corporate America, serving in Director roles for AT&T and Lucent Technologies, before leaving to start her own company. The knowledge, skills, training and assignments in human resources, sales, technical support, quality management and her focus on both national and international assignments were great tools for an entrepreneur. She is a champion of ethnic minority, women and small businesses enterprises and served on President George W. Bush’s President’s Export Council where she advised on international trade matters and their impact on small, women and minority businesses and chaired the sub-committee of Technology and Innovation. In 2019, she won the prestigious @ford Mujer Legendaria Award for Leadership. In addition, she was recognized by @DCEOMagazine as one of the D CEO 500 Influential Leaders in North Texas. Betty has served on several boards including D/FW MSDC, @techtitanstx , TIA, @questforum , @USHCC , @gdhcc and the @wbcsouthwest .

Betty Manetta is committed to continuous learning and social responsibility. She is a champion and advocate of minorities, women and youth around STEM Initiatives. Betty attributes her success to be due in part to the success of her surrounding, thriving communities. She takes her commitment to giving back to those communities seriously and hopes to inspire the next generation to do the same.

To read her full interview: https://www.planochamber.org/50-leading-women-betty-manetta/

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