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Philip Morris International’s U.S. Business Champions Female Economic Growth in Connecticut with Record-Setting $5 Million Investment Through New Partnership with Women’s Business Development Council

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.

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  • Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.
  • “Philip Morris International is committed to making positive impact throughout Connecticut communities and beyond.
  • Our partnership with WBDC and investment through the ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative’ enables us to better support Gov.
  • “As the first multinational to receive Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification , we believe supporting female empowerment and ensuring economic equality is paramount for our collective economic growth.

Women's Business Development Center Announces CEO Retirement and Transition Plan

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), the Midwest's leading women's business development and economic empowerment agency, today announced that after a long and distinguished career Emilia DiMenco, President and Chief Executive Officer since 2013, intends to retire by December 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, DiMenco will continue to serve until the transition is completed.

Key Points: 
  • The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), the Midwest's leading women's business development and economic empowerment agency, today announced that after a long and distinguished career Emilia DiMenco, President and Chief Executive Officer since 2013, intends to retire by December 2024.
  • To ensure a smooth transition, DiMenco will continue to serve until the transition is completed.
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), the Midwest's leading women's business development and economic empowerment agency, today announced that after a long and distinguished career Emilia DiMenco, President and Chief Executive Officer since 2013, intends to retire by December 2024.
  • To ensure a smooth transition, DiMenco will continue to serve until the transition is completed.

Founders First CDC Non-Profit to Award $100,000 in Grants for Third Year to Support Illinois Businesses.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founders leading revenue-generating businesses has opened their Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant application today and it will remain open through February 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
  • said Shaylon Scott , Executive Director of Founders First CDC.
  • "We bring this grant to those diverse founders working hard to grow their business and develop their leadership.
  • Founders First CDC aims to retain and grow the workforce as we emerge from the pandemic and amid threats of an economic recession.

Jessica Lozano Williams Joins MassMutual as Head of Supplier Diversity

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

As part of the companys longstanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey and efforts to broaden its impact in diverse communities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) today announced that Jessica Lozano Williams, she/her, has been named head of supplier diversity.

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  • As part of the companys longstanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey and efforts to broaden its impact in diverse communities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) today announced that Jessica Lozano Williams, she/her, has been named head of supplier diversity.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005093/en/
    Jessica Lozano Williams Joins MassMutual as Head of Supplier Diversity (Photo: Business Wire)
    Among other strategic imperatives, Lozano Williams will oversee MassMutuals five-year commitment to spend $150 million with underrepresented diverse suppliers, which has already seen 18% year-over-year growth.
  • Jessica has devoted her entire career to supplier diversity, and her expertise and achievements in the retail industry will help propel MassMutual to new heights, said Porter.
  • Lozano Williams comes to MassMutual after serving most recently as director of supplier diversity with Target where she created and directed initiatives that met or exceeded diverse spending and inclusion goals.

Saint-Gobain To Contribute to the Worcester Business Development Corporation’s New Greendale Revitalization Plan

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Through our partnership with the Worcester Business Development Corporation, we found the best solution that will ensure the right sizing of our campus while also providing economic growth for the city.

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  • Through our partnership with the Worcester Business Development Corporation, we found the best solution that will ensure the right sizing of our campus while also providing economic growth for the city.
  • This major initiative is an exciting project for the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC), said Craig Blais, President of WBDC.
  • The WBDC looks forward to assisting in the retention of Saint Gobain in the City of Worcester.
  • In addition, this project plays an important role in the revitalization of this major industrial area of the City.