An Act establishing the Abigail Adams entrepreneurial program for women
This bill creates the Abigail Adams Center for Women in STEM within the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to support women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The center aims to address the underrepresentation of women in these fields by offering grants for startup costs, business incubator services, and entrepreneurial training. It also provides networking opportunities, help with business planning, and marketing assistance to help women launch and grow their own companies. By establishing this dedicated program, the legislation seeks to create more favorable workplace environments and commercialization opportunities specifically for women in the STEM sector.
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Alan Silvia
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Pat Haddad
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Patrick O'Connor
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Paul Schmid
DDemocratic
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Priscila Sousa
DDemocratic
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