TWO SCHOLARSHIPS LEFT!!! ... for the IGNITE 360 Business Mentorship Program. Please inquire with your coach today to see if you might be the perfect fit!

Scholarships up to $1,500!!

In addition, Wells Fargo is funding three scholarships specifically for established childcare providers- please help spread the word and tell your child’s daycare about this great opportunity!

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 exciting chance drawings! 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 (Hurry! Almost sold out!)

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

For almost 20 years, weVENTURE WBC has been celebrating amazing local women who are a force for positive good in our community through their work and volunteerism. The annual Women Who Rock Awards are part of our mission to amplify the impact of women in leadership, because as Plato said, "What is honored in a community will be cultivated there." 



Help us inspire the leaders of tomorrow by shining a light on individuals making an impact today. The nomination deadline is February 2nd, so don't wait!

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.

Women Who Rock Awards early bird pricing is available until February 28, 2026!

Use code EARLYBIRD and get $10 off your event ticket

New in 2026, the award ceremony will be in the afternoon from 4:30-5:30pm and will end with a networking reception from 5:30pm –7:00pm. Doors open at 4:00pm for networking.

Get tickets now as this event sells out:

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!

Pathways Business Launch Class begins again in February.

Two cohort options: one for all entrepreneurs and one specific to those specializing in childcare, early childhood education, homeschool co-op businesses. 

Classes are held Saturday morning , 3 virtual and 1 in-person.  Come as you are and leave inspired. Register today! 

We are also holding a 'Community Conversation' on childcare in Port St. Lucie on February 19th- see below and join us if you can:

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 27: Boost Your Business with IMPROV (In Person- FULL)

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: Community Conversation: Childcare as Economic Infrastructure (In Person - Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens)

Sat., Feb 21: Pathways Business Launch Class - Childcare Industry (Hybrid)

MARCH:

Fri., Mar 6: CEO Peer Group New Cohort Begins (In Person)

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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