Women Who Rock 2026 Is Almost Here! 

We are excited to celebrate the remarkable women who uplift, inspire, and strengthen our community on Wednesday.

A heartfelt thank‑you to our Presenting Sponsor, W+J Construction, and all of our event sponsors whose support brings this beloved event to life. Congratulations to our outstanding 2026 Finalists, their leadership and impact make this celebration truly special.

The 2026 ceremony introduces a refreshed format designed to make the experience even more engaging:

• Award Ceremony: 4:30–5:30 PM

• Networking Reception: 5:30–7:00 PM

• Doors Open: 4:00 PM for photos and early networking

This new afternoon schedule creates more space for connection, celebration, and community building.

Guests will be treated to heavy hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of champagne or wine to kick off the evening. A cash bar will also be available throughout the reception.

$50 - 1 ticket. Sign Me Up! 

$100 - 2 tickets. Double the fun!

$150 - 3 tickets. Raise the Room Trio!

$200 - 4 tickets. Quad Squad! 

This event sells out every year—and with the new format, it’s shaping up to be our most memorable celebration yet. Secure your spot and join us in honoring the women who rock our community.

For the tenth year, weVENTURE Women’s Business Center proudly offers the transformative ATHENA Leadership Program.

Built on the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™ including Live Authentically, Act Courageously, and Advocate Fiercely, this 8-month cohort experience goes beyond traditional management training to help emerging leaders grow in confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Each monthly session is a deep dive into one principle, fostering self-discovery, meaningful connection, and real leadership growth.

The 2026 cohort meets monthly April - November and includes registration to the 2026 IMPACT Summit.

Program cost is $1,000, with a $100 early registration discount if paid by April 1; scholarships are available.

Businesses are encouraged to sponsor an emerging leader to strengthen their workforce and invest in their advancement. Join a dynamic community ready to rise and lead.

HerStory Episodes 4 & 5

Before Shark Tank. Before investors. Before scale.

Meghan Wolfgram started in her garage with her dad, building a homemade lure coursing machine so her dog Pretzel could run.

That small act of inclusion sparked Swift Paws.

What began as a backyard experiment grew through community events, grassroots testing, and steady iteration. Years of listening carefully to customers led to true product market fit and a Kickstarter that scaled production from 100 units over seven years to 1,000 almost overnight.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform and catch Part 2 as well.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

Applications for IGNITE 360 Mentoring Program and

CEO Peer Group are accepted on a rolling basis.

MARCH:

Sat., Mar 14: Bobbi's at Parkside Sweet 16 Anniversary Party (In Person)

Sat., Mar 14: SB Historical Society: Early 20th Century Women in Business (In Person)

Wed., Mar 18: Women Who Rock Awards (In Person)

Tue., Mar 31: Smart Tax Strategies for Start-Up Businesses (Virtual)

APRIL:

Wed., Apr 1: Are you Lender Ready? (Virtual)

Thu., Apr 9: Psychological Marketing Strategies with Haitian Chamber (In Person)

Sat., Apr 18: Lifestyle, Health & Wellness Expo with Palm Bay Chamber (In Person*)

Mon., Apr 20: Strong Coffee Strong Women - Profit First! (In Person coming soon)

Tue., Apr 21: Boost Your Business with IMPROV (In Person)

Thu., Apr 23: 2026 Athena Leadership Development Program begins. $100 discount for early registration.



*weVENTURE WBC is partnering with the Greater Palm Bay Chamber to support a Lifestyle, Health and Wellness Expo at the Melbourne Square Mall on Saturday, April 18th. Local wellness businesses and service providers should register now to be included: Contact Palm Bay Chamber

Also, Florida Supplier Accelerator program applications are open. Cleveland Clinic is committed to leveraging its purchasing power and resources to improve the economic health of the business community in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. The Florida Supplier Accelerator mentorship program is designed to expand the knowledge and impact of small and local suppliers in this area.

Applications are now open, and will close March 31^st on the program website: https://floridasupplieraccelerator.splashthat.com/

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