The Enclave, Jersey City, NJ, designed by BG Studio Regan Wood PhotographyTwenty years ago, Francesca Bucci took the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Cruise ship design was primarily done in Europe. At the time, there were only about ten firms with cruise ship design expertise in the United States. Though the firm started with expertise in cruise ship design, Bucci understood the importance of diversifying revenue streams. Her accomplishments have built her self-confidence, just as her certification as a woman-owned business built her business.

Source: Forbes May 27, 2020 11:06 UTC