Posted on April 11, 2024
As a member of the Women’s Business Development Council’s Women-Owned Business Day Host Committee, I was honored to join Reps. Cheeseman, Porter and Farrar today for a panel discussion and Q &A session as part of the 10th annual Women-Owned Business Day events at the Capitol.
Our discussion focused on the topic: 2024 Legislative Session: What’s at Stake for Your Business and How to Voice Your Opinion. We covered multiple points, including paid sick leave, child care for business owners, healthcare licensing, licensing reciprocation, tax benefits and grant programs during the nearly hour-long session.
It is always great to see and support women entrepreneurs, business owners and advocates, and I appreciate everyone who took the time to come to Hartford or sent a message in support of the policies that help women-owned businesses thrive in our state.
Here are a few key stats from the Women’s Business Development Council:
WBDC Small Business Grant Opportunities (includes Ignite, formerly Equity Match Grant , Launch Pad, and municipality-specific grant programs in New London, Torrington & Waterbury): Providing women entrepreneurs with capital to help them grow their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to the state’s economy. 72% of Ignite recipients report increased revenues.