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Norwalk Women Honored by Women’s Business Development Council

Women's Business Development Council

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, October 31, 2017 – Three Norwalk women-owned businesses were recently recognized by the Women’s Business Development Council at its 20th Anniversary Luncheon Gala held at the Greenwich Hyatt Regency.

The Women’s Business Development Council was founded in 1997 to provide the training, education and borrowing power necessary to empower women to successfully launch and grow their own businesses. In honor of their 20th anniversary, the Council presented their “20 for 20 Award” to 20 successful women entrepreneurs and women business owners who have prospered from the not-for-profit’s services.

Three Norwalk-based women business owners were among the “20 for 20” honorees including Chantal Coffy, President of 4 Nurses at Work, LLC, a private duty nursing and home health aide agency; Yvonne F. Davis, Principal of YFD Spotless Cleaning Service, LLC, a premier commercial and residential cleaning service in Fairfield County and the Tri-State area; and Neena Perez, who teaches cooking techniques to adults and children and provides catering services as Owner of The Kiddie Kitchen and Executive Chef and Manager of The Commons at Grace Farms.

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Long-recognized as the signature annual women’s business gathering in Connecticut, the gala brought together nearly 700 supporters of women-owned businesses.

About the Women’s Business Development Council:

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Headquartered in Stamford with a satellite office in Derby, the 501 (c)(3) non-profit has served nearly 19,000 clients, assisted in the creation of nearly 1,800 businesses and supported the sustainability and expansion of 3,800 established businesses and created more than 4,900 jobs. For more information on the Women’s Business Development Council, visit ctwbdc.org.

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