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Women's Resource Guide 2003
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Business New Haven
3/31/2003
By: Susan E Cornell and Lisa Micali
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The American Business Women's Association (ABWA) brings together a diverse group of businesswomen, helping them to grow personally and professionally through education and networking support. ABWA sponsors scholarships, grants, loans and training for imembers. Connecticut branch director is Bernadette Graviosa. 203-756-5739, www.abwahq.org.
Biz Women is an interactive online community that lets users chat with other female business-owners, post classified ads online and access a variety of other business links. www.bizwomen.com
Business & Professional Women's Clubs CT Federation BPW's mission is to elevate the standards of women in business and in the professions, and to extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along the lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. Contact president Shelley Maloney. 860-564-5985, 860-486-3127, www.ctbpw.org.
Business New Haven is a regional business fortnightly publishing resources for small and large businesses alike. Also see online version at www.conntact.com. See online Book of Lists for additional women's business organizations.
The Business Women's Network is a national organization with directories of female-run businesses and extensive mentoring services. BWN also sponsors specialized councils focusing on the experience of certain female minorities in the business world or on specific necessary skills. 800-489-6636, www.bwni.com.
The Child Care Facilities Microloan Program is made possible through a partnership of the New Haven Community Investment Corp., the Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Loan amounts of up to $10,000 are available to for-profit and not-for-profit child-care providers statewide. Loan proceeds may be used to purchase equipment and machinery, furniture, fixtures and improvements to child-care facilities to meet licensing standards. Available to existing and start-up child care businesses. Loan applications may be obtained by calling the Connecticut Community Investment Corp. (CTCIC) at 203-776-6172.
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) underwrites loans of $5,000 to $250,000 to small businesses and mixed-use property owners. Eligibility depends on business location and community impact. 203-782-4377, www.cedf.com.
The Connecticut Business Development Corp. (CBDC) provides low-down-payment, long-term, fixed-rate financing to businesses for fixed assets. No loan maximum. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible. 860-258-7855, www.state.ct.us/cda/cdaprogs.htm.
Connecticut Business Training Networks help small companies organize themselves to more effectively take advantage of training and education programs offered by the state. Grants offered over the three phases of the program. 860-244-1900, www.cbia.com.
The Connecticut Department of Labor has a wealth of information on state-run and independent programs for small businesses.860-263-6000, www.ctdol.state.ct.us.
The Connecticut Economic Resource Center is a private non-profit whose goal is to increase the state's vitality by helping innovation in the "new economy." For more information on local and federal programs supporting technological innovation and growth, visit www.cerc.com.
Connecticut Small Business Development Center is a statewide organization funded by the University of Connecticut, SBA and private sector. It provides free professional business counseling to the small/mid-sized business community. It will assist with business planning/financial analysis, loan packaging, marketing, etc. its mission is to advise and nurture small businesses at the grass roots level. 203-782-4390, www.sbdc.uconn.edu. E-mail:
newhavenCSBDC@sba.uconn.edu.
The Enterprise Center seeks to help small businesses get launched in and around New Haven. 203-432-7546.
The Entrepreneurial Woman's Network (EWN) is a professional organization established to provide self-employed women with access to a support system, networking and training resources. EWN sponsors programs and workshops designed to provide members with the tools and techniques they need to grow as entrepreneurs. 203-222-3404, www.ewn-ct.org.
The Entrepreneurial Center of the Hartford College for Women will train individuals to start and grow their own businesses. Aspiring entrepreneurs of all income levels are encouraged to participate. Services are available to income-eligible individuals on a sliding scale. Variety of loan programs are available for program graduates. Director: Jean Blake Jackson, 860-768-5681, www.entrepreneurialctr.org. E-mail: Entrectr@mail.hartford.edu.
The mission of the Fairfield Network of Executive Women (FNEW) is to share knowledge, exchange ideas and provide support to women in business. Non-profit organization open to businesswomen who live or work in Fairfield County. FNEW is dedicated to providing networking opportunities to its members in a common pursuit of career and personal success. Member network of the National Association of Female Executives (www.nafe.com), the largest women's professional association and the largest women business owners' organization in the U.S. 203-629-2905, www.fnew.org.
Fairfield chapter of Financial Women International (FWI). Assists women in the financial services industry to attain their professional, economic, and personal goals, and to influence the future shape of the industry. Contact: Laura E. Mozier, c/o Wilton Bank. www.fwi.org.
Fleet Bank's Women Entrepreneurs' Connection offers internal services and refers clients to external sources such as strategic alliances to familiarize business owners with array of services and organizations available. Fleet also sponsors and participates in a number of events addressing issues and concerns of women. Contact Marcia Guberman, 203-579-3143, www.fleetbank.com.
Hartford Economic Development Corp. (HEDCo) makes available loans for individuals wishing to start-up or expand businesses in Hartford. Also for existing businesses that would like to relocate to Hartford. HEDCo works in tandem with Greater Hartford Business Development Center to stimulate economic development in Hartford area by collaborating with public and private organizations to help start, finance, retain and recruit small businesses within the Hartford and 57 surrounding municipalities. Contact: Kim Hawkins, 860-527-1301. E-mail: hedco@snet.net.
Her Home Office is an online company offering free training and advice to women starting home-based businesses. www.herhomeoffice.com.
The Internal Revenue Service occasionally offers free workshops for small-business owners and start-ups. Contact: Gwen Williams, 860-756-4652, 860-756-4655, www.irs.ustreas.gov. E-mail: gswilli@ml.IRS.gov.
Micro Investment Lending Enterprise (MILE) provides assistance to begin cottage industries as a means towards self-sufficiency. MILE lends money to individuals without access to credit so they may start their own small businesses. Contact: Michele Klotzer, 203-877-4281, ext. 1302 or e-mail: klotzer_m@subway.com. www.mileloans.org.
Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is dedicated to advancing the education, mentoring and empowerment of women business owners by: strengthening the wealth, creating capacity of our members, building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations, transforming public policy, influencing opinion and affecting changes in business culture, and providing a positive support network. President: Leila Fecho, 860-423-1495, www.nawboct.org. E-mail: President@nawboct.org.
The National Women Business Owner's Corp. provides critical information about acquisitions and corporate and government contracts and systems to women suppliers. www.nwboc.org.
Network of Executive Women promotes and supports women in business who are executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in a variety of business fields. 203-878-2479, www.networkofexecutivewomen.org.
Office of Women's Business Ownership. Under aegis of Small Business Administration, provides training, counseling, information and mentoring services to women interested in starting or running a business. Contact: Kathleen J. Duncan, 860-240-4659, www.sbaonline.sba.gov/womeninbusiness. E-mail: kathleen.duncan@sba.gov.
Another SBA resource is the Online Women's Business Center, which provides training in finance management, marketing, procurement and individual business counseling. New Haven President: Fran Pastore. To contact Women's Business Development Center in New Haven call 877-999-WBDC. Main phone: 203-353-1750, www.onlinewbc.gov.
Since 1973, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) has provided research and analysis to the legislature and political leaders regarding gender discrimination in education, employment and credit, health and safety of pregnant workers, child care, women in nontraditional employment, sexual harassment, child support enforcement, equal education, health care, economic status of women and welfare policy. 860-240-8300, www.cga.state.ct.us/pcsw/.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) of the SBA matches business-management counselors with present and prospective small-business owners in need of expert advice. Counseling is free and one-on-one. Also offer low-cost pre-business workshops. 203-865-7645 (New Haven), www.score.org.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. Connecticut District Director: Marie A. Record, 860-251-7000, www.sba.gov.
Smart Start works to efficiently bring nascent companies into compliance with Connecticut law. For appointment with offices in Bridgeport, Waterbury and Rocky Hill, call 800-392-2122. www.ct-clic.com/business/smartstart/smartstart.htm.
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SECTER) is a loan program for businesses in southeastern Connecticut. Director of Loan Programs: Paul Brindamour, 1-888-SECTER, www.secter.org.
Springboard Enterprises is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in the equity capital markets both as entrepreneurs and investors through making connections and educating in their nationwide conferences. 202-242-6282, www.springboardenterprises.org.
The Women's Alliance is an association of business and professional organizations interested in increasing the economic power, influence and visibility of women. www.womensalliance.org.
www.womenbiz.gov is a strictly online resource for women-owned businesses selling to the U.S government with a five-step plan to making the government your client.
Women in Management (WIM) promotes advancement of women in management. Includes females from diverse industries and businesses of all sizes who seek to develop networking contacts, access professional development, and give back to other women through community service and public recognition of women's business achievements. 203-662-0263, www.wimweb.org.
The Women-Owned Business Project is an outgrowth of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (see above), sponsoring regional discussion and networking groups. New Haven Chapter Coordinator: Roberta Gauld, 203-776-7142.
Women Unlimited helps women achieve parity in the workplace through networking, mentoring, ongoing educational opportunities and scholarships for women working in non-profit organizations that promote women's opportunity. East Coast Regional Program Director: Rosina Racioppi, 908-359-7259, www.women-unlimited.com.
Women's Wire features an extensive set of interactive tools, networking resources and informative features focused on successful female entrepreneurs. www.ivillage.com/work/entrepreneur.
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