8(a) Business Development Program: Mentoring, technical assistance, and procurement assistance for socially or economically disadvantaged businesses.

2. Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council
4133 Whitney Ave
Building 4, Box 2
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 288-9744
www.cmsdc.org

The mission of the Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council is to significantly increase the procurement opportunities between corporate members and certified minority-owned businesses. Fosters business relationships between corporations and certified minority businesses though training seminars, matchmaking activities, bid notifications, and networking events.

3. Greater New Haven Business and Professionals Association
(203) 562-2193.

Advisory Services and Networking Opportunities for minorities. Contact Gerald Clark or Leonard Smart.

4. The American Business Women's Association
(800) 228-0007
 abwa@abwahq.org
 www.abwa.org

Association of women in diverse occupations. Provides education, networking, and national recognition opportunities.

5.  Women’s Business Development Center – Connecticut
 http://www.ctwbdc.org/index.html

Government Center
888 Washington Blvd.
Room 1030
Stamford, CT 06904-2152

Telephone: (203) 353-1750
Fax: (203) 353-1084
Email: info@ctwbdc.org

1-877-999-WBDC (9232)
(outside of Stamford/Norwalk area)