Greater Valley Chamber to host 4th annual PowHERful Conversations in Shelton

 

Please join us for an exciting morning featuring a lively panel discussion for this special Annual WIN Council Event that benefits their Entrepreneurial Grant Program for women-owned businesses.

The program features an informal panel discussion with a distinguished group of women business and community leaders from our region including: Valeria Bisceglia, Jordan Buchla, Christiana Jones, Clare Murray, Kristin Okesson and Kathy Vass.

Click here to learn more and register now.

This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Made in Connecticut Expo 2022 slated at Naugatuck Event Center

 

Save the dates: Made in Connecticut Expo 2022 on tap in Naugatuck

 

Greater Valley Chamber accepting Women in Networking grant applications

The Women in Networking Entrepreneurial Grant program provides financial assistance to women 18 years of age or older whose business is located in the 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 it's 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 to 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.

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 (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton) can contact the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 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 Facebook event page. 

Made in Connecticut Expo slated Aug. 14-15 at Naugatuck Event Center

WE ARE BACK!!!!!

We are beyond thrilled to come back bigger and better in 2021 for another Made in Ct. Expo.

We're bringing over 300 amazing booths all from right here in Connecticut in every category imaginable.
Food companies, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local gourmet food trucks, furniture makers, upcyclers and so much more!!!
A show where it can truly be said, "There is something for every member of the family."

Please come and support local businesses and new entrepreneurs large and small producing goods, creating jobs, and supporting the local economy right here at home.

Admission is $8 for adults; children under 12 admitted free.

For booth space, sponsorship, and media information contact:
madeinconnecticutexpo@gmail.com

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

Ansonia High School students mark Women's History Month

 

Ansonia High School DECA Club celebrates entrepreneurs for Black History Month

 

Klarides-Ditria: State's online business portal assists entrepreneurs

The State of Connecticut’s online business portal – business.ct.gov – continues to add more features that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to find information and services that aid in the process of starting or managing their businesses in Connecticut. 

Using feedback gathered from entrepreneurs, the state has continued to customize this one-stop-shop experience for users.

Some of the newly added features during this most recent update include:

Resource Center: Users can now access a customizable resource center that centralizes 170 different programs for businesses. 

These resources pull from multiple sectors and disciplines, providing financial, technical, and equity-based support programs for business owners in any stage of their business lifecycle. Users can receive personalized recommendations for resources based on their business and then save them all into a powerful, tailored collection that stays inside their account.

Business Dashboard: When users log in, they will see a new dynamic, content-rich dashboard that will cut down on the time needed to find crucial business information, link companies to state compliance needs, and equip business owners with vital, time-sensitive alerts that can impact their business.

Connecticut COVID-19 Content: Users will be able to find the latest updates on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic right from the dashboard. This includes point-of-time data with direct access points for deeper exploration of vaccination numbers, positive cases, business and employer resources, and official state guidance.

Sincerely,

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for WIN grant

This philanthropic program provides financial assistance to women owned businesses in the Greater Valley area in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.  Click here for a copy of the application for yourself or to share. Since its inception in 2004, the WIN Grant has benefited 59 women owned businesses in the Valley with just over $56,000 in grants ranging in size from $500 - $2,000 each.  In 2007, the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant became a named fund with the Valley Community Foundation.  Contributions to be made directly to this designated fund.

Save the date: WIN grant fundraiser slated in Shelton

SHELTON - Save the date for this year's WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant Fundraiser - WINGO! There will be lots of new features this year. Stay tuned for details.

The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hilton Garden Inn, 25 Old Stratford Road.

Grant applications are now available and due by Oct. 4. Message the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for details and an application.

Ansonia woman invited to Black Wall Street New Haven event at school

Ansonia resident Lakesha Stines, right, meets Waterbury resident Annette 'Kizzy' Mosley, center, and her daughter Tyanna at Black Wall Street this week at Hill Regional Career High School in New Haven. 
The event seeks to inspire black youth to become entrepreneurs and small business owners. Vendors included educators, chefs, artists, authors, and more.
Stines, an entrepreneur, was invited to the event because she has invented Sober Touch Sensoring, a device that prevents drunk driving.
Small business owner Mosley sells Pure Inner G, a 100 percent natural hair, face, and body butter.

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