IFEL to Launch Second Annual Road Show to Catalyze Support for Women of Color Entrepreneurs on June 27 - "Creating Conscious Collisions"
NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show. The 10-city tour, designed to unite women of color entrepreneurs with investors and allies, launches on June 27 in New York City with an event hosted at Rise, created by Barclays and Equivico, an impact investment manager that finances and empowers responsible lenders to provide fair credit to small businesses, including those owned by women and people of color.
- NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership ( IFEL ) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show .
- "The rate of new businesses started by women of color grew by 43% between 2014 and 2019.
- As a supporter of IFEL's mission, The Impact Seat Foundation will serve as the national sponsor of the WOCCON 2023 Road Show.
- "By fostering diverse connections and empowering women of color, we can forge a path towards a truly inclusive and prosperous future."