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CEO Christien Ducker Wins Technology Award at Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition

SMS founder Christien Ducker wins the Technology Award at the University of Hartford Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition for innovation and impact.
January 5, 2021

Safety Management Systems, Inc. Founder and President Christien Ducker was one of 10 finalists chosen to present at the University of Hartford Women's Business Center Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition.

Pitches were judged on business viability, impact, and originality and winners were chosen by esteemed judges:

  • Andreas Kapetanopoulos, Regional President - CT, NBT Bank
  • Moraima Gutierrez, Assistant District Director for Economic Development, CT SBA
  • Andrea Hawkins, Entrepreneur, Berkins Blend and Leading Culture Solutions
  • Laura Dinan Haber, Innovation Program Manager, NassauRe/Imagine
  • Loretta Peters, CEO, Competitive Edge Branding, LLC

We are very proud of our very own Christien Ducker for winning the Technology Award.

Learn more about the University of Hartford Women's Business Center.

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