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Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois spotlight local, women-owned businesses at annual showcase

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published March 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM CST

Flyer for event — The Women Entrepreneurs Showcase on March 6, 2024.

The Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WECI) are hosting the Women Entrepreneurs Showcase on March 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. WECI members Alyssa Furling and Robin Loftus spoke to Community Voices about the event and the various businesses featured.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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