Join us for a special FUNdraiser Virtual Party featuring Wendy DiCarlo of Pampered Chef from 7-9 p.m. May 6.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant Fund.
The Women in Networking Entrepreneurial Grant program provides financial assistance to women 18 years of age or older whose business is located in the Greater Valley towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, or Shelton.
The money is intended as grant-in-aid for expenses to enhance the applicant's current business or to start a business.
The grant may be used for expenses such as equipment, marketing, training/certification/recertification courses necessary to reach the applicant's business goals.
Since its inception in 2004, the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant has supported the dreams of 61 women-owned businesses through grants and scholarships totaling close to $60,000.
Due the members’ outstanding passion for philanthropy and helping others, in 2007 the Grant Committee established the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Fund through the Valley Community Foundation to ensure it will continue for future generations.
The initial grant of $500 allowed a young massage therapist to purchase a credit card machine to allow for safer transactions with her clients. Since that time, the program has supported the purchases of items such as commercial grade mixers, refrigerators, and computer equipment to assistance with marketing campaigns, industry certifications, and scholarships to WBDC training sessions with past grants ranging in size from $500 to $2,400.
Each year the Council hosts a series of fundraising events to support both current year grant awards with any additional monies going towards the Foundation Fund.
The WIN (Women In Networking) Council was formed in 2002 as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational and dynamic.
Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services. WIN is a committee of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Women-owned business in the Valley can message the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce with their email or mailing address for a copy of the 2021 application.
Application due date is Oct.1. Distribution of funds will be in early December 2021.
This is shared from a Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce press release.
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