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WBDC Welcomes Pair of Business Advisors to Team

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WBDC is announcing the hiring of Joy Braddock as Torrington Business Advisor and Annya White-Brown as Marketing Business Advisor

Most of Stamford’s COVID relief grants went to businesses owned by women and minorities. Here’s why.

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About two thirds of the small businesses set to receive a COVID-19 relief grant from the city are owned by women or minorities, and Stamford’s director of economic development said it’s a result of outreach efforts.

Why Small Businesses Matter in Stamford: butter and sugar

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Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

Millions in Pandemic Recovery Grants Still Available Around the U.S.

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Businesses in many communities are still struggling from the pandemic. Some groups, like women-owned businesses and those in major cities or economically disadvantaged communities, tend to struggle even more. But small business grant programs aim to offer some relief.

Opinion: Connecticut’s CT Paid Leave Program is a National Model

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When Gov. Ned Lamont signed the Connecticut Paid Leave into law just over four years ago, there was a feeling of joy – and relief – among those who had advocated for years to bring this program to our state.

WBDC Launches New Women-Owned Business Grants

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The Women’s Business Development Council is opening a new application period for its Equity Match Grant Program Aug. 14. The grants are available for women-owned small businesses in Connecticut with clearly-defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.

WBDC Grants for Waterbury, Torrington

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WATERBURY – Women’s Business Development Council on Wednesday launched its Waterbury-specific grant program, making $10,000 available to eligible local small businesses.

On the Move: WBDC Welcomes Mason-Craig as Outreach Coordinator

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The Women’s Business Development Council is announcing the hiring of Ronae Mason-Craig as outreach coordinator for its new office location in Waterbury – scheduled to open later this year. She will be responsible for expanding WBDC’s reach in the Waterbury area.

How Connecticut Changed During COVID, in 10 Charts

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On May 10, exactly three years and two months after Gov. Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he declared it over. But that doesn’t mean life got a hard reset to the beginning of 2020.

Women’s Business Development Council Highlights Most Recent Grant Recipients

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Five business owners and grant recipients were highlighted at an open house held by the WBDC on Wednesday morning at its 61 Bank St. office, where local businesses were invited to come learn about the city’s and WBDC’s Small Business Grant Program.