Connecticut Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs

Why should you attend?
There were almost 98,000 women-owned businesses in Connecticut as of 2012*. Women-owned businesses in Connecticut, in terms of the percentage of increase in sales, rank 16th in the nation; higher than New York and New Jersey. It’s not surprising that women entrepreneurs are helping stoke Connecticut’s economic engine. Come and be a part of this exciting event and celebrate women entrepreneurs with a special conference to provide women throughout the state an opportunity to network, showcase their ventures and participate in a variety of educational workshops to help take their business to the next level.
*American Express Open State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, April 2013 © 2013

Free activities to attendees:

• Continental breakfast and networking
  • Welcome and opening remarks from:
    
    • Dr. Sharon White, University of Connecticut Stamford Campus
    • Commissioner Catherine Smith, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
    • Dr. Mary Holz-Clause, Vice President for Economic Development, University of Connecticut
• Choice of two (2) educational workshops by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, choose from:
  
  • Finding Funding for Your Business
    • Leonora Valvo, Chief Executive Officer, etouches
    • Denise Ford, Senior Credit Manager, TD Bank
    • Kim Karl, Small Business Lending Officer, TD Bank
  • Business/Entrepreneur Resources Available from the State of Connecticut
    • Janis Collins, Startup Company Advisor, Stamford Innovation Center
    • Deb Santy, Director, Small Business Innovation, Connecticut Innovations
  • Digital/Social Media for Your Business
    • T.J. White, Director of Advertising, Hearst Media Services
  • Life/Work Balance for Women Entrepreneurs
    • Lynn Moore, President, Moore Marketing
    • Terry Newman, Business Coach, Consultant & CEO, Newman Management