In July 2020, a coalition of female entrepreneurs in Veneto announced the launch of Imprenditrici Venete, a professional networking application designed to connect women business owners across the region and provide visibility for their enterprises.
App Features and Membership
The application offered geolocation of participating businesses, direct smartphone notifications to customers, customizable discounts and vouchers, video profiles, storefront displays, and special pricing offers. Membership required a one-time donation of 50 euros, which included a branded t-shirt, storefront decal, QR-code card, and permanent placement on the Veneto activity map. The donation was tax-deductible. At the time of announcement, the app was available only as a draft version on Android devices, with the official launch and iOS release scheduled for September 13, 2020.
Summer Events Across Provinces
The initiative organized Summer Party gatherings throughout July 2020 across eight provinces: Rovigo, Venice (Marcon), Venice (historic center), Treviso, Vicenza, Verona, and Belluno. Padua’s event was suspended pending confirmation of a new date. T-shirts purchased during membership signup were to be distributed at these provincial parties or at the official launch event. The official presentation of the completed app was scheduled for September 13, 2020, at Villa Widmann Foscari in Mira, near Venice, with online registration expected in mid-August.
Frequently asked questions
What was the membership cost for Imprenditrici Venete?
The one-time donation was 50 euros, which included a t-shirt, storefront decal, QR-code card, and permanent placement on the regional map.
When did the app become fully operational?
The official presentation and full launch across Android and iOS was scheduled for September 13, 2020, at Villa Widmann Foscari in Mira, Venice.
How many provincial events were organized in July 2020?
Seven summer party events were confirmed across Rovigo, Venice (two locations), Treviso, Vicenza, Verona, and Belluno, with Padua’s event pending confirmation.