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American Society of Women Accountants Http://www.aswa.org , Founded in 1938 to enable women in accounting to achieve personal, professional and economic potential and contribute to the development of their profession. Phone Fax   860-282-0082 ext. 12       Business & Professional Women’s Clubs (BPW) Http://www.ctbpw.org PO Box 72, Plainfield CT Mission is to elevate standards of women in business and in the professions; to extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along the lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. Phone Fax   860-486-3127       Business Women's Development Center (WBDC) Http://www.ctwbdc.org 888 Washington Blvd. , Stamford CT Stamford based Connecticut Business Women's Development Center (WBDC) is a non-profit organization that provides business education focused on the needs of the female entrepreneur. The center offers some programs around Connecticut but primarily serves Fairfield County. Women from across Connecticut should contact the center directly.The Center creates opportunities for business-to-business networking, introduces entrepreneurs to the uses of business technology and techniques to develop partnerships. Phone Fax   877-999-9232       Business Women’s Network (BWN) Http://www.bwni.com , Business Women’s Network (BWN) — National organization with directories of women-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. Phone Fax   800-48-WOMEN       Cental Connecticut Women’s Forum Http://www.centralct-women.com 41 Crossroads Plaza, PMB No. 287, West Hartford CT Nonprofit organization of professional women offering the opportunity to network and meet with other professional and business women. Phone Fax   860-559-3733       Child Care Facilities Microloan Program Http://www.ctcic.org 100 Crown St. , New Haven CT 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. Loan amounts 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 the child-care facility to meet licensing standards. Available to existing and start-up child-care businesses. Phone Fax   866-776-6172       Connecticut Business Women's Development Center (WBDC) — Http://www.business.uconn.edu/csbdc 900 Chapel St., New Haven CT Connecticut Small Business Development Center — Statewide organization funded by University of Connecticut, SBA and private sector. Provides free professional business counseling to small to mid-sized businesses. Will assist with business planning/financial analysis, loan packaging, marketing, etc. Mission is to advise and nurture small businesses at grass-roots level. Phone Fax   203-782-4390       Connecticut Women in Health Care Management Http://www.cwhcm.org 7 Meadow St., Enfield CT Dues-supported organization of women in health care industry. Phone Fax   888-221-8871       Connecticut Women's Council Http://http://www.cwcouncil.org 425 Shuttle Meadow Ave., New Britain CT Phone Fax   860-223-0647 860-223-0647     Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund Http://www.cwealf.org 135 Broad St., Hartford CT Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund — Statewide non-profit organization promoting the empowerment of women, girls and their families to achieve equal opportunities. Phone Fax   860-247-6090       Department of Administrative Services, Business CONNections Minority & Small Set-Aside Program Http://www.das.state.ct.us/Purchase/SetAside/SAP_Progin.htm 165 Capitol Ave. , Hartford CT Connecticut Minority & Small Set-Aside Program was established to ensure that small and small minority-owned businesses have an opportunity to bid on a portion of the state’s purchases. Under program 25 percent of state purchases are set aside for small businesses. In addition, 25 percent of that amount is reserved for minority/women-owned small businesses. Phone Fax   860-713-5228       Entrepreneurial Center at Hartford College for Women Http:// //uhaweb.hartford.edu/entrectr/. 50 Elizabeth St., Hartford CT Entrepreneurial Center at Hartford College for Women — Trains individuals to start and grow their own businesses. Aspiring entrepreneurs of all income levels are encouraged to participate. Services available to income-eligible individuals on a sliding scale. A variety of loan programs are available for program graduates. Phone Fax   860-768-5681       Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network (EWN) Http://www.ewn-ct.org P.O. Box 683, Westport CT Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network (EWN) — 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. Phone Fax   203-222-3404       Fairfield Network Of Executive Women (Fnew) Http:// http://www.FNEW.org/load.cfm?type=Events PO Box 262 , Westport CT Phone Fax   203-629-2905       Financial Women International, Fairfield County chapter Http://www.fwi.org. , Financial Women International, Fairfield County chapter — Professional association of women working together to achieve success in the financial services industry. Phone Fax   203-762-2265       Latina Roundtable Http:// 20-28 Sargent St. , Hartford CT Latina Roundtable — Provides education, opportunities and networking for Latina women. Phone Fax   860-548-1136       League Of Women Voters Of Connecticut Http:// http://www.lwvct.org/voters/debates.htm 1890 Dixwell Ave. , Hamden CT The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. A group of men and women who seek to improve the quality of democracy in our country by increasing voters knowledge of candidates and issues. Phone Fax   203-288-7996       National Assoc. of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Http://www.nawboct.org. , National Assoc. of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Connecticut chapter — State chapter of national organization dedicated to advancing the education, mentoring and empowerment of female business owners by strengthening their wealth, building strategic alliances, transforming public policy, influencing opinion and affecting changes in business culture and providing a positive support network. Phone Fax   203-776-2273       National Association of Women in Construction Http://www.nawic165.org , Supporting the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry. Phone Fax           Network Inc. of Connecticut Http://www.network-inc.org. , New Haven CT Network Inc. of Connecticut — Women’s networking group that supports interests of business and professional women in New Haven area with monthly breakfast meetings, special events and a book club. Phone Fax   203-387-1973       Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) Http://www.cga.state.ct.us/pcsw 18-20 Trinity St., Hartford CT Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) — State commission created in 1973 to eliminate gender discrimination in Connecticut. Phone Fax   860-240-8300       Society of Women Engineers Http://www.swe.org , Provides education, networking and support to expand the image of women in the engineering profession. Phone Fax           Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network Http://www.sectwomensnetwork.org , Since 1976 has provided members with opportunities to meet other professional women and men to exchange general and career information. Phone Fax   860-437-7448       Springboard Enterprises Http://www.springboardenterprises.org. , 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 nationwide conferences. Phone Fax   202-242-6282       U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Connecticut District Office Http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ct/ 330 Main St. 2nd Floor , Hartford CT U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the nation’s largest financial backer of small businesses. Office of Women's Business Ownership provides female entrepreneurs with services and resources, including workshops, conferences, technical and financial information. Phone Fax   860-240-4700       Women in Management (WIM) Http://www.wimweb.org PO Box 3451, Stamford CT Promotes professional advancement of women in business. Welcomes women from diverse businesses and industries who seek to develop networking contacts and give back to women through community service and public recognition. Phone Fax   866-698-3511       Women's Economic Development Initiative (WEDI Http://www.cga.state.ct.us/pcsw 18-20 Trinity St. , Hartford CT Women's Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) is an outgrowth of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW). This project is a coalition of women business owners, legislators, leaders in government and the business community that meets on a regular basis to create and enhance economic development for women business owners in Connecticut. Phone Fax   860-240-8300       Women’s Leadership Council Http://www.brbc.org , Women’s Leadership Council — Affiliate of Bridgeport Regional Business Council created to utilize and develop women’s abilities to enhance the economic vitality and management of businesses and other organizations in the greater Bridgeport area. Phone Fax   203-335-3800       Women’s Work Http://www.wwork.com , Business site for business women provides resources, information about marketing and financing, and community-building tools to help women. Phone Fax           Womenbiz.Gov Http://www.Womenbiz.Gov , On line resource for female-owned businesses organized to target the five specific stages that a woman business owner should go through to explore whether the federal government is the right customer for her. Phone Fax

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