Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development reposted this
Changing women’s lives through advocacy, education & funding. Founder & CEO at Women’s Business Development Council. Board Chair at CT Paid Leave Authority. Speaker, Thought Leader, Changemaker. Opinions are my own.
Did you know Connecticut ranks as the 7th best state in the nation for women entrepreneurs? Women's Business Development Council is proud to be a part of this exciting trend. We've seen a 265% increase in women coming to WBDC for support compared to 2019, and to meet this growing demand, we're expanding! Here's what's new at WBDC: • Over $11 million in grants since 2020 awarded to 922 CT women-owned small businesses, with 43% supporting women of color. • A new Hartford CT office opening mid-September! (adding to our existing offices in Stamford, New Haven, Waterbury, and New London) WBDC has been working to create a more equitable and inclusive business landscape for women entrepreneurs in Connecticut since 1997 and we’re committed to continuing that work until Connecticut is the #1 state for women entrepreneurs. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAupJKM6 #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship #CT #WBDC
Alison Gregory
2mo
Wow!! This is impressive and provides another reason to appreciate the Women's Business Development Council and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
This is great, Fran! I can’t wait to see the day that all races can have equal representation as business successes in Connecticut. One day …
Barb Scala, Esq.
2mo
WBDC continues to do amazing work for women and we need these services. Bravo to Fran Pastore for being a great leader!
Love all of this!!! And Janet has been amazing to work with!! Thank you for all you do!!!
Wow! No doubt WBDC played a big part in this!