Waterbury officials are preparing to commit $1.5 million to help the Women’s Business Development Council to open a new office in downtown Waterbury.
Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary’s administration is asking the city Board of Aldermen to approve spending $1.5 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation to aid the nonprofit, which is dedicated to helping women succeed in business.
The luncheon will include presentations from Bethel s First Selectman - Matt Knickerbocker, Superintendent of Schools - Dr. Christine Carver, Brendan Ryan - Deputy Chief of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department and Key Speakers; Paul Robertson - DECD Deputy Commissioner and JoAnn Gulbin - Program Manager of the Women s Business Development Council.