First Posted: 5/4/2015

SCRANTON — The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center will host Coffee and Confidence, a free information session for women interested in exploring the idea of starting their own businesses, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 on the fifth floor of Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave.

Participants will meet with guest mentor local entrepreneur Alison Skoff, a personal development coach, of Dunmore.

Designed for women with lower incomes, those in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, the session will offer women support and guidance in determining if self-employment is an option for them. Admission is free and attendees will receive a small gift. Reservations are requested, but not required.

For more information or to register, contact Francene Dudziec, special projects coordinator at the university’s Small Business Development Center, at 570-941-4168, francene.dudziec@scranton.edu.