Ron Napoli, Jr

Rep. Napoli outlined legislative priorities to support women-owned businesses and women in the workplace. These include:

• Elimination of the small business entity tax
• Expanding the Angel Investor tax credit for small business
• Employers must provide a reasonable workplace environment for pregnant employees
• A $450,000 grant to the Women’s Business Development Council
• Established an entrepreneur learner’s permit pilot program for first time entrepreneurs
• Required sexual harassment training to employees

Rep. Napoli also provided information about agencies that support women-owned small businesses, including:

• Young Professionals of Greater Waterbury (YOP)
• Chamber of Commerce
• Girlboss Grant Foundation
• Small Business Administration

"Ron Napoli addressed several women's issues," said Jane Polacco, ABWA Nutmeg Chapter Vice President. "As business owners it is important to know our legislators are working on our behalf. Mr. Napoli discussed a number of current topics of interest to our members."

"The American Business Women's Association Nutmeg Chapter extends our gratitude and appreciation to Rep. Napoli for providing the content for our February program," said Sandie Harrison, who heads the Chapter's Membership Committee. "He offered statistics on women in business and start-ups along with changes over the past two decades for women. Ron was willing to answer questions regarding the legislature process and provided contact information for himself showing his willingness to listen and support for business women's issues. Residents of the 73^rd District are very fortunate to have Ron serving on their behalf."