Strong Coffee Strong Women - Pursuing Equilibrium Tuesday, January 13th 8:30-10am
Register now for our first in-person event of 2026 and start your year off with a jolt of caffeinated inspiration!
weVENTURE WBC Executive Director Kathryn Rudloff will be sharing insights on the "Work-Life Balance debate" making headlines in recent months.
Work-life conflict isn't an individual character flaw to be hacked with personal grit. Instead, we can design social and workplace policies for Equilibrium: a stable state where competing priorities coexist with less friction, so people can channel their finite time and energy with intention.
Come learn how policy and business practices can better align with how people actually live and work. Hosted at the gorgeous Cypress Bank & Trust office in Suntree, with coffee and light breakfast provided.
Space is limited, so register today!
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There are just 4 seats left for Kelly Swartz's Boost Your Business with IMPROV class on Tuesday, January 27th!
Learn how to overcome anxiety in networking and sales situations by learning how to leverage the principles of improv to respond confidently and make positive connections. |
Sip Sip Hooray! Wine Women & Shoes Space Coast is hosting a Pop-Up Event on January 31 at the beautiful Venezia Wine Veranda featuring a fabulous Thrive Local Marketplace showcasing local businesses.
Celebrate the end of Dry January with wine tastings, fun photo-ops, Best in Shoe contest, and signature raffles! Plus, every ticketed guest will be automatically entered to win 2 tickets to the 2027 Wine Women & Shoes gala - details to be announced at the event!
Event Day Agenda 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Brunch $75 per person Includes Champagne, Wine Tastings, and Decadent Buffet Brunch
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Happy Hour $40pp Includes Wine Tastings and Lite Bites
Note, these are two separate ticketed events, each limited to 100 guests. Join us for either – or both! The Thrive Local Marketplace and first floor of the Venezia Wine Veranda are open to the public 1-4pm, while the second floor, with sweeping views, fabulous photo ops and exclusive wine tastings, is limited to Wine Women & Shoes event guests.
Come Brunch Like a Boss and support weVENTURE Women's Business Center! |
Also! The HerStory Podcast is launching at the event! Stay tuned for the link to the first episodes or get it at the event! |
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Women Who Rock Awards What better gift than to tell a colleague or friend that She Rocks! Consider submitting a nomination for this unique recognition that celebrates leadership in 6 categories:
• Small Business Owner of the Year • Executive of the Year • Excellence in Mentorship • STEM Impact Leader Award • Excellence in Caregiving • Zonta Yellow Rose Award for Excellence in Community Service
Deadline to submit nominations is February 2nd. |
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Meet Your BAIL Team event on February 3rd! Meet various community partner Bankers, Accountants, Insurance Agents and Lawyers we already have vetted for you so that you can build your own 'BAIL Team'!
Every small business should have a relationship with each of these professionals to help you strategically managing your business. This is a great way to get organized in 2026 and set yourself up for success! |
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 2025 Annual Report was released in December! It is filled with client success stories and summarizes the incredible collective impact we achieved together. Thank you to all our clients for allowing us to be a part of your journey, and thank you to all our community partners for investing in the success of others.
Together, we are building a thriving and diverse small business ecosystem and that enriches our entire community! |
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Hot of the Press!! weVENTURE WBC announces nine new Advisory Board Members:
- Jessica Cartagena Assam: Philanthropy consultant with over 20 years in fund development and event planning; weVENTURE WBC Athena leadership program graduate.
- Charlene Butler (L3Harris Technologies): director, Agile Missions, Space & Airborne Systems; Athena leadership program graduate and former participant in the L3Harris GM accelerated leadership rotation program.
- Natasha Butler (Commonwealth Fusion Systems): Senior Manager of Supplier Integration with nearly 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier integration; Chair of the Building Our Economic Wealth Committee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Pi Omega Chapter.
- Lisa Crites (Inventor and Entrepreneur): Award-winning inventor of The SHOWER SHIRT®, a patented, water-resistant garment designed to protect chest surgery patients; a breast cancer survivor who recently sold her company and is writing a book to be published in 2026.
- Meeta Gandhi (Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital): Chief Operations Officer overseeing hospital operations and program development; recently relocated to Brevard County and is eager to support community impact.
- Khalilah Maragh (Florida Realty Results): Community advocate active with the Brevard Caribbean American Sports & Cultural Association and a weVENTURE WBC volunteer helping plan small business education events.
- Eyad Mubaied (Cultivate Culture LLC): Founder and CEO; author and culture strategist supporting organizations with values-driven leadership and team performance; brings extensive corporate finance and leadership experience, as well as the perspective from launching a business in 2024.
- Megan Patel (Alluvionic): Director of Human Resources and Facility Security Officer; Athena leadership program graduate with expertise in people operations and organizational leadership.
- Inez van Ravenzwaaij (Evergreen Private Care): Business development leader and recent Athena leadership program graduate; represents the Treasure Coast and is committed to elevating women’s leadership and entrepreneurship.
The new members join an all-star lineup of advisory board members continuing their service: Sandra Burge (Seacoast Bank) • Ashleigh Caswell (Rolle IT) • Susan Glasgow (Kegman, Inc.) • Iris Graham (Millefiori Aesthetics) • Melyn Joseph (Truist Bank) • Cinthia Kettering (CMK Global Consulting LLC) • Tina Lange (Hibiscus Key Realty) • Karen Montas (Montas Turner, PA) • Stacy Nicklow, Ph.D. (Florida Tech) • Linda Radencic (TD Bank) • Theodore Richardson, Ph.D. (Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Tech) • Hazel Sorensen (PNC Bank) • Betty Lou Steen-Clarke (Volunteer and women’s advocate) • Rebekah Stovall Fifer (Health First) • Kelly Swartz (Widerman Malek, PL) • Leslie Tibbetts (Community Credit Union) • Bill West (West Advisory)
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Upcoming Events & Trainings
Pathways Business Launch Classes begin in February, with cohorts for both new entrepreneurs in all industries and a cohort specific to the childcare industry. Register now!
Applications for IGNITE 360 Mentoring Program and CEO Peer Group are accepted on a rolling basis.
JANUARY: Tue., Jan 13: Strong Coffee Strong Women - Pursuing Equilibrium (In Person) Tue., Jan 27: Boost Your Business with IMPROV (In Person) Sat., Jan 31: Wine Women & Shoes Pop-up Brunch Like a Boss (In Person)
FEBRUARY: Tue., Feb 3: Meet Your BAIL Team 2nd Annual (In Person) Sat., Feb 7: Pathways Business Launch Class begins (Hybrid) Tue., Feb 10: How to Start Your Own Business (Virtual) Wed., Feb 11: Federal Government Contracting 101 with SBA (Virtual) Thu., Feb 19: Coming Soon: Community Conversation: Childcare as Economic Infrastructure (In Person - Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens) Sat., Feb 21: Pathways Business Launch Class - Childcare Industry (Hybrid)
MARCH: Wed., Mar 18: Women Who Rock Awards (In Person)
APRIL: Thu., April 23rd: 2026 Athena Leadership Development Program begins. $100 discount for early registration.
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