Quinnipiac University hosted the first “Colors of CT Festival,” which celebrates inclusivity and belonging in the entrepreneurial space.
Sponsored by Quinnipiac University’s M&T Bank Centers for Women & Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the festival featured a “Sip & Shop” for business owners to feature and sell their products and market their services.
Business owners who identify as people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, immigrants and refugees, persons with a disability (seen or unseen) or neurodivergent also enjoyed networking opportunities with other business owners and potential mentors from organizations like M&T Bank, Small Business Administration (SBA), Community Investment Corporation, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Hamden Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber, Disability IN: Connecticut, IRIS, ConnCORP, CitySeed, QPlus and many others.
In addition, the festival featured a fashion show, panel discussions, live music, a DJ and food trucks.
Events
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Vendor & Resource Group Networking Session
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Keynote Speaker & Fashion Show
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Tranquil Room
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Sip & Shop
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DJ Kahlucah
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Lake Kyle and the Skulls
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St Luke's Steel Band
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Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurs
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Panel Discussion for Employees
