Webinar>> Maximizing Your Ad Spend: A Retargeting Strategy that Works

Wednesday, September 9th, 12pm - 1pm

The holiday buying season will be here before you know it. Is your marketing ready?

Now is the time to build visibility and reach the customers most likely to buy from you. This free webinar will show you how to leverage retargeting, lookalike audiences, and awareness campaigns to grow your audience and boost results when it matters most.

Perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to make every advertising dollar work harder.

Led by Nina Hunt with Elysian Launch, you can listen to her May webinar, 'Building Your Paid Advertising Foundation' via this link.

🎟️ Tickets Are Now on Sale for the 2026 IMPACT Summit!

Mark your calendar for October 1, 2026, and join us at Premiere Theaters Oaks 10 in Melbourne for weVENTURE Women's Business Center's annual IMPACT Summit, our largest business development conference designed to help you invest in your personal and professional growth.

This year's theme, Chart Your Path, will inspire attendees to explore new possibilities, strengthen leadership skills, and connect with fellow professionals from across the Space and Treasure Coasts.

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✨ Pathways to Possibility: Lisa Crites, Inventor of the Shower Shirt and author of Beautifully Unbroken– A Life Changing Invention Born of Loss, Cancer, Courage & Faith

Join patented inventor and author Lisa Crites as she shares her journey from idea to innovation. Discover what it takes to bring new ideas to life and be inspired by the power of creativity, persistence, and entrepreneurship.

✨ Pathways to Growing Beyond Your Backyard: Kelly Seidl, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream

Learn how a beloved local business expanded beyond a single location. Kelly will share insights on growth, scaling operations, and building a brand that reaches new markets.

✨ Pathways to Leadership: Brigadier General (Retired) Irene M. Zoppi Rodríguez

Drawing from a distinguished military career, Brig. Gen. Zoppi Rodríguez will share lessons on resilience, leadership, and navigating a career journey that is rarely a straight line. Every step, challenge, and opportunity contributes to the leader you become.

Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to network with business and community leaders and cheer on the finalists competing for funding through the IMPACT Grant Program.

🎫 Tickets are on sale now! Learn more and reserve your seat. Don't miss this opportunity to chart your path toward new possibilities, meaningful connections, and lasting impact. ✨

Help your Women's Business Center! Not only does taking classes through the Verizon Digital Ready platform unlock your ability to apply for their grants and gives you valuable knowledge for your business, it also helps weVENTURE WBC!

The countdown is on!

We only need 80 more people to take a course and complete the survey at the end (10 minutes or less for many courses!) and Verizon will award weVENTURE WBC with an additional $5,000 grant! This helps us to be able to continue delivering quality free coaching and more!

You can register to take courses HERE.

Thank you!!

Current Program Offerings:



• Now accepting applications for IGNITE 360 Transitions and Advantage Programs
• The next CEO Peer Group starts in August - FULL - get on waitlist for 2027
• The next Startup Peer Group starts in September
• The next Pathways Business Launch Class starts in October
• Get on the waitlist now for the next ATHENA cohort in Spring 2027
• Are you a tech company? Inquire about the Techcelerator Program

Upcoming Events & Trainings

Applications for IGNITE 360 Mentoring Program are accepted on a rolling basis.

AUGUST:

Tue., Aug 18: Boost Your Business with IMPROV with Kelly Swartz (In Person- FULL)

Sat., Aug 22: Wine Women & Shoes Pop-up Event at Audi Melbourne (In Person)

Weds., Aug 26: Access to Capital Workshop with TD Bank (In Person. Optional: Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch - We know you are busy and this is lunch hour, so feel free to make it a lunch and learn! )

Thu., Aug 27: ATHENA Leadership Program for currently enrolled (new cohort in 2027!)

SEPTEMBER:

Thu., Sep 3: IGNITE 360 Startup Peer Group cohort begins (Virtual)

Weds., Sep 9: Maximizing Your Ad Spend: A Retargeting Strategy That Works (Virtual)

Tue., Sep 15-17: Hope2Women Small Business Summit (In Person, Denver, CO. Use code WEVENTURE for $100 off!)

Thu., Sep 24: ATHENA Leadership Program for currently enrolled (new cohort in 2027!)

OCTOBER:

Thu., Oct 1: IMPACT Summit (In Person)

Thu., Oct 15: Alternative Lending Methods (Virtual)

Fri., Oct 16: Top Methods in AI to Grow Your Business (In Person)

Thu., Oct 22: ATHENA Leadership Program for currently enrolled (new cohort in 2027!)

ONGOING: Self-paced Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Courses (Virtual)

LOOKING AHEAD - 2027 SIGNATURE EVENTS:

Tue., Mar 16, 2027: Women Who Rock Awards (In Person)

Sat., Jun 12, 2027: Wine, Women & Shoes - Westin Resort, Cocoa Beach (In Person)

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