Dean is also the owner of Illumination Salon which specializes in hair and makeup.
The Stamford-based WBDC was founded in 1997 to provide the training, education and borrowing power necessary to empower women to successfully launch and grow their own businesses.
The gala where Dean (and others) were honored took place at the Greenwich Hyatt Regency on Friday, Oct. 20. Nearly 700 supporters of women-owned businesses attended, including Small Business Administration Chief (and Greenwich resident) Linda McMahon, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Congressman Jim Himes.
“The Women’s Business Development Council’s work on behalf of women entrepreneurs has never been more relevant than it is today,” said Fran Pastore, the council’s CEO.
“Make no mistake about it; this is not a female issue. This is a socioeconomic imperative.
"When a woman can borrow money for income-generating activities like starting her own business or growing her own business, it has a ripple effect on our communities.”
For more information go to www.ctwbdc.org.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Westport and receive free news updates.