Elaine AbouAkar – President & Founding Member, CT Valley Entrepreneurs
Elaine AbouAkar is a dynamic leader, seasoned entrepreneur, and the founding force behind CT Valley Entrepreneurs. As President, she is passionate about fostering a collaborative community where business owners, professionals, and creatives can connect, grow, and thrive together. With a keen eye for strategy and a deep commitment to mentorship, Elaine has built this group to empower like-minded individuals to share expertise, develop leadership skills, and elevate their businesses.
Beyond her leadership in CT Valley Entrepreneurs, Elaine is a highly accomplished real estate professional with over 10 years of experience helping buyers and sellers across Connecticut. Known for her market expertise, sharp negotiation skills, and client-first approach, she has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Whether guiding clients through complex transactions or supporting fellow entrepreneurs, Elaine is dedicated to helping others succeed—one deal, one connection, and one opportunity at a time.
Elaine AbouAkar,
Century 21 AllPoints Realty, 476 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033
RealtorElaine212@gmail.com; 860-212-6586;
RealtorElaineAbouAkar.com; https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abouakar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-abouakar-275ba22b
Our Leadership Team
- President – Elaine
- Meeting Facilitator – Leads meetings, manages agenda, and ensures group goals are on track. Elaine & Springli
- Membership Coordinator – Focuses on recruiting new members and fostering engagement. Springli & Elaine
- Marketing Lead – Manages group promotions and social media presence.
- Education Lead – Organizes workshops, guest speakers, and learning opportunities. Greg, Mark Roy
- Accountability Officer – Tracks attendance, goal progress, and ensures follow-through. Greg
- Event Planner – Coordinates logistics for workshops, networking events, and socials. Elaine & Ryan, Jay
- Technology Coordinator – Supports tech needs, including social media tools and productivity software. Alfroz & Ryan
- Charity/Fundraising Coordinator -organizes and oversees fundraising events, campaigns, and donor relations to support a nonprofit’s financial goals and community impact. – Mark
- Treasurer – Manages finances (if applicable) and budgets for group activities. &) – this doesn’t need to be on the website specifically, unless you think it makes sense, below is the verbiage you can include on the website)
Our Members
Elaine AbouAkar, Springli Sage, Greg Andrade, Mark Townsend, Jay Mitchell, Ryan Perez, Matthew Stevens, Afroz
Matt Stevens
Bookkeeper at Matthew Stevens Bookkeeping
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented bookkeeper with a passion for helping small businesses keep their finances organized and accurate. Though I’m relatively new to the field, I’ve already gained hands-on experience with a range of bookkeeping tasks and I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices.
My goal is to make financial management straightforward and stress-free for my clients. I’m excited to bring fresh energy and a strong commitment to accuracy and reliability to every project. When my clients’ heads hit their pillows at night, I want them to sleep soundly, knowing that their financials are in good hands.
When I’m not saving businesses time and money, I enjoy acting, filmmaking, and travel.
https://proadvisor.intuit.com/app/accountant/search?searchId=matt-stevens