Welcome to WIBO and the official web site of the WIBO Bridgeport Alumni Association. If this is your first introduction, you're probably wondering, "What is WIBO"?

The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) is a training program that is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the basic skills required to start and successfully run, their own businesses. It was founded in Harlem, NY in 1966 by New York businessman, Walter Geier, and the late attorney Mallalieu Woolfolk. There are currently seven active WIBO programs in New York City, and our home branch in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

In 1999, WIBO was brought to Connecticut by Family Services Woodfield, Inc. one of Connecticut's oldest and largest social service agencies. The Bridgeport program began official operation in the Fall of that year. Since it's inception, Reverend Kevin D. Ginyard, Sr. has served at the helm as it's Director. Possessing 20 years of management and teaching experience, Ginyard has completed over 10 sessions/semesters; graduating over 300 participants. WIBO Bridgeport makes it possible for aspiring and current entrepreneurs in the greater Bridgeport area to obtain the start-up business skills they need, in a comfortable, accessible, productive, interactive and professional environment. The training is provided at very little cost to the student. The only expense to WIBO participants is the $96.00 each student pays for the 300-plus page workbook that they are given at the beginning of class.

We invite you to browse our web site to learn more about WIBO and our Alumni Association and ask you to feel free to contact us with any questions at: (203)368-5547 or e-mail: wibo.bridgeport@fswinc.org.