(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. 

On September 18, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., the 2007 MATCHMAKER Conference and Expo will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center bringing over 400 small businesses together with certifying agencies and large businesses all to conduct future business.

Palm Beach Partners is the official presenter of the 2007 Matchmaker Conference & Expo. Palm Beach Partners consists of the School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Palm Beach County Government (Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Tran and the Office of Small Business Assistance), The City of West Palm Beach and the TED Center. Palm Beach Partners requests your presence at the Matchmaker Conference.