Gov. Lamont, Sen. Blumenthal to Speak at WBDC’s Annual Women Rising Gala and Awards Celebration on Oct. 27
Tennis Star and Former USTA President Katrina M. Adams will deliver the keynote at WBDC’s annual event to honor Connecticut’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders as part of its mission to promote economic equity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services.
The Women’s Business Development Council will recognize and honor women entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut at its 2023 Women Rising Gala and Awards Celebration on October 27 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. Tennis Star and Former USTA President Katrina M. Adams will deliver the keynote address, and Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz will serve as the event’s honorary chair. Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal have also been added to the speaking program.
Several business leaders and women entrepreneurs will also be honored during the event.
2023 Impact Award Honorees
The Impact Award honors individuals who have exemplified WBDC’s mission and goals by promoting economic equality and prosperity for women.
- Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP (photo)
- Jeffrey Flaks, President and CEO, Hartford HealthCare (photo)
2023 Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service
The Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service is presented annually to a dedicated WBDC volunteer – an individual whose dedication inspires others to achieve their dreams and exhibits a passion for and commitment to WBDC and the women it serves throughout our state.
- Joanne Brun, Ph. D., CEO, Xlerant (photo)
2023 Women Rising Awards
The Women Rising Award is presented annually to WBDC clients who show a strong commitment to WBDC and demonstrate success in their business and tenacity in pursuing their goals. The 2023 Women Rising Award recipients are:
- Liz Ceppos (Photo) Owner, Cross Culture Kombucha (Danbury)
- Melissa-Sue John (Photo), Owner, Lauren Simone Publishing (East Hartford)
- Emmanuella Lauture (Photo), Owner, Ma Maison Childcare, LLC (Stamford)
- Neisa Medina-Nunez (Photo), Owner, The Learning Barn Childcare Center & Preschool (Naugatuck)
- Shellena Pitterson (Photo), Owner, Orchid Maids (Norwich)
- Kristin Vece (Photo), Owner, Elevate Healing Arts (Cromwell)
Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.