In June 2020, female business owners in Veneto responded to severe economic disruption caused by COVID-19 lockdowns by forming a closed support group on Facebook. The initiative emerged as entrepreneurs who suffered direct financial damage from lockdown measures sought collective solutions to navigate the crisis.
A Collaborative Response to Hardship
The Imprenditrici Venete (Veneto Female Entrepreneurs) group was created as a free, closed network restricted to self-employed women and small business owners registered in the Veneto region. Members share constructive projects and innovative solutions designed to help each other survive an exceptionally difficult economic period. Within a single month of its launch, the group had attracted over 2,000 registered members, demonstrating strong demand for peer support among the region’s business community.
Membership and Participation
Entry to the group is free and limited to Partita Iva holders from Veneto—Italy’s classification for self-employed workers and small business operators. The closed format ensures a reserved space where members can collaborate with other women facing similar challenges. The group’s rapid growth reflected the urgent need for mutual assistance during a period when many traditional business support systems were themselves disrupted by the pandemic response.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Imprenditrici Venete group?
It is a closed Facebook network for self-employed women and female business owners registered in Veneto, created in June 2020 to provide mutual support and share innovative solutions during the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Is membership free?
Yes, membership is free and available only to Partita Iva holders based in the Veneto region.
How many members joined in the first month?
The group attracted over 2,000 members within one month of its launch.