Girl Power: Norwalk's Rebel Daughter Day highlights local women-owned businesses
Rebel's owner says it's important to highlight these companies. ""It's about just boasting up, lifting up other women. And giving other small businesses some visibility, like I wish I had when I was just starting out," says Ann Grossman.
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A Norwalk event Saturday showcased the power of women supporting women.
Rebel Daughter Cookies held their annual Rebel Daughter Day in front of their bakery on Isaacs Street.
Over 40 local women-owned businesses participated in the pop-up event.
Rebel's owner says it's important to highlight these companies.
""It's about just boasting up, lifting up other women. And giving other small businesses some visibility, like I wish I had when I was just starting out," says Ann Grossman.
Entrepreneurs agree.
"Only two percent of venture capital funding actually goes to female-founded businesses, So, we're incredibly passionate about supporting other female founders," says Elizabeth Buffone, co-founder of Pointina Stitch Club.
"Not only are we here to get further exposure for our own businesses, but we're here to support each other," says Kate Lavigne, owner of Flutes and Foam.
Organizers say proceeds from raffles benefited two nonprofits-Filling in the Blanks and The Reach Fund of Connecticut.
