WBDC

Child Care Providers: Don’t miss this opportunity! The application period for @CT_OEC -WBDC Program Operations Grants is closing soon. These grants are designed to support programs in maintaining existing early childhood slots. To learn more, visit: ctwbdc.org/oec-operations…

@CT_OEC, in partnership with the WBDC, is pleased to offer grants of up to $50,000 to qualified early childhood education programs to support operations and help preserve access to child care. To learn more about eligibility, visit ctwbdc.org/oec-operations…

Save the date: WBDC’s 2026 Women Rising Annual Gala & Awards Celebration is happening Friday, October 23, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Invitation and additional details to come.

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Impact Report! Inside, you’ll find the stories, milestones, and impact behind our work supporting women entrepreneurs across Connecticut. To view the full report, go to ctwbdc.org/annual-reports/

Honored to speak at @CTWBDC’s Women-Owned Business Day! Since 2020, WBDC has awarded 42 grants totaling $449,605 to 38 businesses in the 30th District. Women entrepreneurs are the backbone of CT’s economy, and I’m committed to fighting for policies that help them thrive.

We’re thrilled to welcome 4 new members to the WBDC team: Dymonique Colon, Business Advisor – Childcare Jefrina Jahangir, Impact Specialist Carol Eagan, Business Advisor – Childcare Maureen Lynch, Marketing Manager Welcome to the team. We’re excited to have you on board!

@SenBlumenthal Thank you for joining us, Senator Blumenthal!

Proud to celebrate the women-owned businesses strengthening CT's economy. Thanks to the Women's Business Development Council for your dedicated work supporting women entrepreneurs on their paths to success.

We are officially one week away from Women-Owned Business Day 2026! Thank you, @jahimes, for your continued support and for serving on the Women-Owned Business Day Host Committee. To see full video greetings from all members of our Host Committee, visit ctwbdc.org/events/wobd202…

@keybank @HarrisMurtha @DeltaDentalNJCT The Power of Now: @CTWBDC’s Fran Pastore, @TheHartford’s Claire Burns, Connecticut Paid Leave Authority’s Erin Choquette, and @GSOFCT's Elicia Pegues Spearman share how they seize opportunities with confidence. #WhenWomenLead

@CTSotS, @sampsonforct, @MenapaceforCT, @TeamTurcoCT, @ConnDAS, @JeffreyGordonMD, @SenatorCohenCT, @SenHarding30, @TreasRusselll, @CTComptroller & @CTDCP

Remarks from members of our '26 Women-Owned Business Day Host Committee. So many of our elected officials lending their names to the Host Committee is an undeniable display of support for the women entrepreneurs in CT! To see the full list: ctwbdc.org/events/wobd202…

Thanks to our Women-Owned Business Day sponsors, @Cigna & @LibertyBank_CT. We’re grateful for your support of this event that brings CT’s women entrepreneurs together with state leaders & celebrates the contributions of women-owned businesses. Visit: ctwbdc.org/events/wobd202…

@senatorduff, @moira_rader, @JasonPerillo, @ADS__CT, @CTDeptHousing, @CIDNEWS, @lucydathan & @eric_berthel

A big thank you to the '26 Women-Owned Business Day Host Committee for championing WBDC & CT’s women entrepreneurs! Join us for Women-Owned Business Day at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on 4/8. Visit: ctwbdc.org/events/wobd202…

Come chat, connect, and grow your network with the WBDC community! Join us at one of our upcoming in-person networking events. To register, visit ctwbdc.org/events/network….

One month until Women-Owned Business Day 2026! Join WBDC, our legislative hosts & CT-based entrepreneurs on 4/8 in Hartford to celebrate the real impact women-owned businesses have on CT’s economy, our communities & our families. To RSVP, ctwbdc.org/events/wobd202…

A look back at our February networking events. We loved connecting with you at @ToxBrewing & Stamford Meetup for Child Care Providers. Thank you to everyone who joined us & helped make these gatherings meaningful. Don’t miss what's next by visiting: ctwbdc.org/events/network…

Have you explored WBDC’s Women-Owned Business Directory? With 17 categories and 1,280+ listings, it’s your go-to resource for discovering incredible CT-based women-owned small businesses. Whether you’re looking to shop, hire, or connect, you’ll find it here. Start browsing today!

Is it all about the money? We don’t think so – and neither does Sarah Rose Kareem, Samad Garden Initiative. She says the Ignite Grant application helped her think more strategically about her business. Apply by 3/18: ctwbdc.org/ignite.

The @TownOfBethel_CT hosted the National and Regional Economic Outlook. Attendees included: @ctsbdc @CTWBDC @SCOREMentors @NewtownSavings @DanCarterCT @federalreserve @TownOfNewtownCT