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WBDC Kicks Off Grant Applications

The Women’s Business Development Council is kicking off the next round of applications for two of its signature grant programs. The Ignite Grant Program…

CBIA BizCast: Tourism, Energy Bill Advances

Connecticut lawmakers continue to grapple with affordability challenges facing small…

Marietta Lee is set to become CEO of the Lee Company.

Marietta Lee named STEP Ahead Award Honoree

Marietta Lee, president and CEO of Westbrook-based The Lee Company,…

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WBDEC Hartford office ribbon cutting

WBDC Opens Hartford Office

The Women’s Business Development Council officially moved into Hartford....

State, SCSU Launch STEM Mentor Database

There is a new way for women in STEM...

Grants

WBDC Exceeds $10M in Grant Funding

The Women’s Business Development Council is celebrating a major...

Manufacturing Shake-Up podcast releases first episode

New Podcast Promotes Women in Manufacturing

Two Connecticut business leaders are looking to shake-up Connecticut’s...

Innovation

Women of Innovation

Women of Innovation Award Nominations Open

The Connecticut Technology Council is accepting nominations for the...

BizCast

CBIA BizCast: KeyBank Empowers Women

KeyBank market retail leader Elona Shape credits her mother...

Grants

WBDC CEO Fran Pastore speaks at a press conference.

SBA Awards WBDC Grant for Hartford Center

The Women’s Business Development Council’s in-person services will soon...

Family Business

Bigelow Tea CEO Cindi Bigelow pictured at CBIA's 2024 When Women Lead conference

Lifting the Room: Cindi Bigelow’s Leadership Journey

Cindi Bigelow is the third generation president and CEO...

Male Allyship Helps Women Succeed in Manufacturing

The following article was first published by Industry Today....

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