MADISON, Wis. – Summit Credit Union StartingBlock, a locally based startup hub, are reporting they have welcomed seven women entrepreneurs into the 2023 cohort of the Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs.
Summit CU said the initiative is designed to support, empower, and catalyze the growth of women entrepreneurs in the region.
“We want to encourage women to grow their businesses as they build their own financial security,” said Summit CEO & President Kim Sponem. “In this fellowship, we’re partnering with an amazing group of women to take their businesses to the next level by providing guidance beyond their financial needs. Whether they need help with accounting, marketing, community networking, or business plan development, we will be with them every step of the way.”
The Fellows
The 2023 Summit Credit Union Fellows include:
- Aundrea Booker of Tre-Azur https://www.Tre-Azure.com
- Amy Calder of Golden Innovation Group https://www.goldeninnovationgroup.com
- Padmini Chintakayala of Nommli https://www.nommli.com
- Sara Kraemer of Blueprint for Engineering https://www.blueprintforengineering.org/
- Shelby Olstad of Miggy's Bakes https://miggysbakes.com
- Nicole Vafadari of Doret Consulting https://www.doretconsulting.com
- Jerina Vincent JNJ Gifts and More https://jnjgiftsandmore.com
About the Program
The Fellowship began on Nov 1, 2023, and runs through Oct 31, 2024. During the year at StartingBlock, Fellows will receive mentorship and coaching about multiple components of their businesses from both StartingBlock staff and Summit Credit Union executives, according to the $6.8-billion credit union.
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