Coffee and Confidence Event Explores Self-Employment Opportunities for Women
Representatives from The University of Scranton’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Center and the SBDC meet with former small business owner, Andrea Mulrine, to plan for the upcoming “Coffee and Confidence,” a free information session on Sept. 23 for women with lower incomes interested in learning about self-employment. From left are Mulrine of Scranton, Francene Pisano Dudziec of Moosic, special projects coordinator at the University’s SBDC, and student intern Olivia Levine ’16 of Simpson.
The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center will host “Coffee and Confidence,” a free information session for women interested in exploring the idea of starting their own businesses, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the fifth floor of Brennan Hall. Participants will meet with guest mentor Andrea Mulrine, senior director of advancement of operations/campaign manager, The Commonwealth Medical College, and past owner of Cheezy Street Desserts in Scranton for 10 years.
Designed for women with lower incomes, those in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, the session will offer women support and guidance in determining if self-employment is an option for them. Admission is free. Reservations requested via education/training tab at scrantonsbdc.com.
For more information or to register, contact Francene Dudziec, special projects coordinator at the University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), at 570-941-4168, francene.dudziec@scranton.edu or register online scrantonsbdc.com.
About The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) is a partnership between the Small Business Development Center and the Kania School of Management. WEC student interns provide free and confidential consulting to women in need of knowledge, resources, and support to start their own businesses.
