Inspirational Stories

Soulvadorian, is a soulful catering event business. Learn how a grant from HEDCO, has aided their business journey.

Meet Ray Boyd, the owner of The Training Floor, located in Stamford, CT. He’s celebrating over 15 years of success! Learn how HEDCO assisted him and his business.

Meet Latoya Brown-Clayton, the inspiring and motivational founder of Lifetime Center. Lifetime Center is a licensed family child care business located in Hartford, CT. Here’s how HEDCO helped.

Typhanie Winfield-Alexander, is the founder of Momentum Life Mastery Coaching. Founded in 2016, to support busy women. Here’s how HEDCO helped.

Café Rebelde is a coffee company committed to changing coffee culture from commercial convenience to compassionate communities. As a woman-owned business, they proactively source high-quality, ethically grown, shade-grown coffee from cooperatives that prioritize...

Meet Lisa Hamel, the CEO and founder of Wine ETC, a company that helps busy consumers discover dynamic products. HEDCO supports Wine ETC.

Peggy Colas-Dixon is the passionate owner and program director of Cornerstone Medical Training Center. With an extensive background in healthcare, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant and working her way up to becoming a Registered Nurse, Peggy has fulfilled her...

Meet Kenia Massey, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Black Corner store, the first Black-owned bodega in New Haven, Connecticut. Located at 275 Edgewood Ave, The Black Corner is more than just a typical corner store - it’s a community-driven business that provides...