Supporting women-owned businesses can have a far-reaching positive impact on communities. That's why we're proud to support The Enterprise Center at PathStone’s She Means Business pitch competition. She Means Business is an annual 7-week training program that empowers women entrepreneurs with tools for success, culminating in a pitch contest where winners receive a total of $10,000 from Citizens to help take their business to the next level. Congratulations to this year's winners: Janna Willoughby-Lohr of Papercraft Miracles, a sustainable handmade stationery and paper art gift store. Jess Kent of Clark Mediation, which provides confidential negotiation and mediation services. Kara Oliver-Pérez of Native Pens, a children's book publishing, consulting and coaching company. Learn more about how we're uplifting small businesses in our communities: http://spr.ly/6047i8i1B. #MadeReady #CitizensHelpingCitizens
She Means Business Pitch Competition
Gender-exclusive offerings as this do nothing for gender equality. The effort is likely well-intended, but it is divisive and it is discrimination. Why should "empowering with the tools for success" not be offered to everyone?
Sabrina Victoria
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insightful!
Congratulations to the winners of the She Means Business pitch competition! It's great to see initiatives like these that uplift and empower women entrepreneurs. Supporting women-owned businesses not only drives economic growth but also promotes gender equality. Keep up the good work, Citizens! #WomenEmpowerment #SupportSmallBusinesses