Gilda to Emcee Women-Owned Business Day in Hartford 4/30/19

I'm excited to once again serve as Emcee for the Women's Business Development Council's (WBDC) 6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
9:00AM – 12:30PM, CT Capitol, Hartford
Followed by Networking Luncheon & Panel Discussion
Co-Chairs
House Republican Leader Themis Klarides
Assistant Majority Leader Patricia Billie Miller
Sponsored by: The Hartford





Connect with the largest organization in CT dedicated to women’s economic equity


  • Learn about the entrepreneurial landscape in Connecticut and the resources available to small business owners
  • Network with community leaders and other entrepreneurs from across the state
  • Hear results of “Elevating Women in Entrepreneurship,” a recently released study
Join WBDC for an  empowering discussion  about the economic clout of women entrepreneurs.
Want to learn more?  Listen to a conversation with WBDC Founder & CEO Fran Pastore about this year’s event. 
Agenda:
9:00AM – 10:00AM – Registration
10:00AM – 10:30AM – Welcome & Legislator Speakers
10:30AM – 11:30AM – Elevating Women in Entrepreneurship, announcing the first report of this kind.
11:30AM – 12:20PM – All Business is Risky Business, a conversation with The Hartford on managing risk and insurance issues for small businesses.
12:45PM – 2:00PM – Networking, lunch, and panel discussion with resources available for Connecticut entrepreneurs.




For more information or to register, please visit
For photos from the 2018 event, please visit 

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