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
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
House Republican Leader Themis Klarides
Assistant Majority Leader Patricia Billie Miller

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
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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