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WBDC Ignite Grant Program

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is excited to announce the next round of our Ignite Grant Program, which will open February 1, 2024! The deadline to apply is March 14, 2024. The application will also be offered in Spanish.   Please help us spread the word about the grant opportunity to women-owned businesses.

Formerly known as the Equity Match Grant, Ignite is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in the state of Connecticut who have been in business for 2 or more years and have revenues between $25K and $2 million.  Since the start of the program, we have distributed 276 grants of over $2.5 million to women-owned businesses in Connecticut.  For additional information and more details on the program, please visit our website.

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IRS: Connecticut taxpayers impacted by storms qualify for tax relief

IRS: Connecticut taxpayers impacted by storms qualify for tax relief The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Connecticut affected by severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach that began on Jan. 10. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and…
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AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.…
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CT Board of Education adopts ‘bill of rights’ for non-English speakers

CT Board of Education adopts 'bill of rights' for non-English speakers The state Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt a “bill of rights” for non-English speaking parents —a piece of legislation from the 2023 session that will ensure families understand they are entitled to enroll their child in public education, regardless of immigration…
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GBLN / American Red Cross Blood Drive

GBLN / American Red Cross Blood Drive The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood. Join us for our First Blood Drive of 2024, in partnership with the American Red Cross! Where: McGivney Community Center, 338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport, CT When: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Learn More
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Tarifas de las compañías eléctricas de CT aumentan en 2024

Tarifas de las compañías eléctricas de CT aumentan en 2024 A partir de 2024, los contribuyentes de Connecticut pueden esperar un aumento en sus facturas de electricidad. El lunes entrarán en vigor nuevas tarifas de suministro eléctrico. Eversource cobrará $14 y 71 centavos por kilowatt hora, frente a $13 y 82 centavos. United Illuminating cobrará…
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CT Electric Companies’ Rates Increase in 2024

CT Electric Companies' Rates Increase in 2024 Beginning in 2024, Connecticut ratepayers can expect an increase in their electricity bills. New electricity supply rates will go into effect Monday. Eversource will be charging $14.71 per kilowatt hour, up from $13.82. United Illuminating will be charging $17.06, up from $14.33. These rates will be in effect…
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