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Businesswomen in ConnecticutConnecticut State Web Site
The State's Supplier Diversity program targets that at least 25% of the state's business is transacted with small businesses including those owned by minorities, women and the disabled. To participate, simply register with the Department of Administrative Services. Once certified, you can bid on contracts covered by the program as well as all other state contracts.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center
The mission of SBDC is to promote and encourage the creation and growth of small business, by providing sound business advice through free, professional counseling, seminars, technical assistance and education for business owners and entrepreneurs, in one-on-one or group training environments, throughout Connecticut. The SBDC counsels and nutures small businesses from their inception.

SBA Hartford District Office
SBA loan programs in Connecticut

The Entrepreneurial Center
The Entrepreneurial Center serves both women and men, with a special emphasis on women in business. Over 75% of our clients are women. Our training and advising is focused on the learning styles, qualities and particular needs that women bring to business. This program of The Entrepreneurial Center is funded in part, through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

The Women's Business Development Center of CT
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is a 501 © 3 non-profit micro-enterprise development organization whose goal is to increase economic independence for women. This is accomplished through entrepreneurial education, small business training and promotion as well as access to applicable resources and support.

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