Delray Beach, Fla. - Oct. 22, 2007 - Washington Mutual has contributed $15,000 to the Florida Women’s Business Center. It is the second bank in recent weeks to donate to the program, which helps socially and economically disadvantaged women in 24 counties throughout the southern half of Florida start or grow their own business. 

(Delray Beach, Fla.- Oct. 5, 2007) – The Wachovia Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Florida Women’s Business Center, a program devoted to helping socially and economically disadvantaged women start or grow their own business. 

Wachovia is committed to building strong and vibrant communities, improving quality of life, and making a positive difference in the community. It focuses on two key priorities: improving education and strengthening neighborhoods. The FWBC provides training, counseling, resources, referrals, support, and advocacy to women seeking to create, sustain, or grow micro businesses.

Delray Beach, Fla. - Jennifer Brin Kovach has been named director of the Florida Women’s Business Center (FWBC), a program of the nonprofit Center for Technology, Enterprise & Development, Inc. (the TED Center).

In addition to driving the FWBC’s fundraising directives, Kovach will oversee its business training and support programs, marketing and publicity efforts and raise awareness of the FWBC through community outreach initiatives and regional business partnerships.