Resources for all the Lady Bosses out there.

CTCIC

The Connecticut Community Investment Corporation "is an economic development lender contributing financial expertise and practical guidance to small business entrepreneurs in Connecticut and Rhode Island who have powerful ideas and need more power to grow them".  

Women's Business Development Council

Through workshops, financial education and access to capital, WBDC helps to start, grow, and revitalize businesses in Connecticut. 

CFGNH Fund for Women and Girls 

The Women and Girls' Fund is New Haven's only endowment promoting the social and economic advancement of women and girls.  Learn about their programs, strategic philanthropic efforts, and ways to get involved and connect.

And even more resources for your amazing business or startup:

• SBA Women's Business Resources
• CT.gov Small Business Express Program
• SCORE - a great resources for finding mentorships and SB tools and workshops
• University of Hartford's Women's Business Center
• Yale Women in Business
• Goldman Sachs:  10,000 Women
• The Wing, NY
• The Story Exchange 
• CT Small Business Development Center