Providing the training and education necessary for women to launch and scale their businesses.

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  “Not only did I receive the grant for equipment [swings, new website, tools, games, supplies, etc.], I found an amazing coach [Leslie Taravella] through WBDC. She was completely and absolutely amazing, really grounding me in how to run a business and organize myself so that I could function efficiently.”

  - Aimee Elsner, Owner, Balanced Bee-ing
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  “WBDC improved my business, not only with the grant money, but more so in the long-lasting connections I’ve made.”

  - Paula Pierce, Owner, Hosting Connecticut
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  “My office manager and I are always listening to WBDC’s webinars and the insight into our own business from them is endless,” Karen said. “I am so thankful an organization like this exists in our small state.”

  - Karen Ross, Owner, Joe's Salon
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  “Nobody could foresee what 2021 would bring the wedding industry,” Renata reflected. “When I applied for the grant in the height of the Covid Pandemic, we wanted to get a food truck to sell cupcakes and cake pops. Nobody was hosting parties, and selling small things was how we stayed a float in 2020.”

  - Renata Papadopoulos, Owner, Lovely Cakes
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  “The EMG award was certainly a ‘business blessing,” Alisa said. “The grant allowed us to engage with new and existing customers through marketing and social media campaigns. We also were able to extend the Rhythm product line by introducing a new recipe.”

  - Alisa Bowens-Mercado, Owner, Rhythm Brewing

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