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Taking Care of (Your) Business with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas
Event Details
Join us for a special presentation by Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. We’ll discuss issues important to all business leaders, including the rapid rise of business fraud (and what you should look out for), human trafficking in Connecticut (what businesses need to know), and how to engage with elected officials to move your business goals forward.
This event is part of the Your State, Your Business series by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce. Each event in this series will have an initial presentation by the speaker, a sit-down for questions with the Chamber, and then a moderated Q&A from the audience.
Why You Should Come
Westport businesspeople and residents alike are invited to come to this new series to learn more about our state, commerce, and valuable information on how your business can improve. Don’t miss this chance to engage directly with leaders shaping Connecticut’s future and gain insight into the forces that affect our community, our economy, and your business.
About the Speaker
Stephanie Thomas was sworn in as Connecticut’s Secretary of the State on January 4, 2023. With a distinguished 30-year career advising and problem-solving for nonprofit organizations, running her own business, and serving as a State Representative of the 143rd District (Norwalk, Wilton, Westport), Secretary Thomas brings a unique blend of business expertise and a passion for civics to public service.
Since taking office, Secretary Thomas has led the implementation of significant election reforms in the state, including the roll-out of early voting and a new centralized voter registration system. In September 2023, she secured a historic investment of $25 million to replace the state’s aging tabulators, marking Connecticut’s first voting machine upgrade since 2006. During her term, Secretary Thomas will also institute the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of Connecticut and automatic voter registration at several Connecticut agencies.
A former small business owner, Secretary Thomas has worked to pass business-friendly legislation, and she has created a monthly e-newsletter that aggregates funding and training resources in one place to save business owners’ time.
About the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce
The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce (WWCC) is a vibrant and dynamic organization that exists to serve the needs of everyone who lives, works, visits and plays in Westport and Weston. They focus both on economic development and bringing the community together though their many events, which not only raise the profile of the businesses who participate and sponsor them, but act as fundraisers to support charities and other not-for-profits in the area.
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