weVENTURE WBC | EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS AUGUST 31ST FOR IMPACT SUMMIT

August 29, 2025

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Thanks to the 300+ clients who took classes on the VSBDR platform, weVENTURE Women's Business Center received the full $20,000 grant to underwrite our FREE in-person business coaching program!

This is a win-win partnership with Verizon, connecting clients to a wealth of general business learning courses on the VSBDR learning platform and personalized support via weVENTURE WBC business coaches.

While the incentive period has ended, we encourage you to keep learning on VSBDR site. They will be opening another grant application period this fall, and only businesses who are active on VSBDR site are eligible to apply.

COCOA SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE:

In partnership with Cocoa Village Historic Main Street and the City of Cocoa, join us for a day dedicated to business owners and their teams. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of scaling your business, managing finances, or seeking networking opportunities, this conference is designed to provide valuable insights and connections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and expand your network!

Filled with engaging speakers as well as a keynote address by Peter Cranis from Space Coast Tourism Council and Trudy McCarthy from Economic Development Commission of the Space Coast. They will share insights on the latest trends in the economy & strategies to drive business growth in the current market.

Cyber attacks against small businesses have increased dramatically, and shocking new data indicates that 60% of those that suffer a successful attack close down within six months! Small business get saddled with potentially devastating loses or costs due cybersecurity incidents - BUT many of these attacks are preventable IF you work proactively to protect your systems and data. weVENTURE WBC is offering two FREE webinars on how to protect your small business from both financial and cybersecurity fraud.

The first is Wednesday, August 27th at 1pm with TD Bank

The next is Wednesday, September 3rd at 2pm with Rolle IT, LLC

HISPANIC BUSINESS SUMMIT:

¿Estás listo para lanzar o hacer crecer tu negocio?

Únete a nosotros para una mañana de networking, beneficiosas presentaciones, y un delicioso almuerzo.

¡Todo en español!

Los talleres incluyen:

Aumentando las Ventas a través de Estrategias de Networking y Marketing

o Javier Molinares con la Cámara Hispana de Brevard

Marketing para tu Negocio con Inteligencia Artificial

o Carolina Rojas Gee con la Cámara de Palm Bay

Conectando Emprendedores con Capital y Servicios Bancarios

o Ana Castilla con TD Bank

Aprovechando weVENTURE y Recursos Locales y en Línea para Negocios

o Sondée Lima con weVENTURE WBC

Empezando un Negocio desde el Paso Uno

o Karen Montas con Montas Turner, PA

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IMPACT SUMMIT 2025:

✨ Where Ambition Meets Action ✨

Join us October 2nd at Premier Theaters Oaks 10 in Melbourne for the 2025 IMPACT Summit—a high-energy day of inspiration, skill-building, and connection. Hear from keynote Dr. Michelle Fynan, engage in breakout sessions on leadership, wealth, and well-being, and cheer on local entrepreneurs competing for the IMPACT Grant.

Network with other ambitious women and business leaders. VIP Luncheon for event sponsors and speakers, hosted at One Oak, catered by Hemingway's Tavern.

🎟 Tickets are limited—secure yours now: weventure.fit.edu/events/impact-summit

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

CALL FOR VENDORS

We have limited spaces available for B2B vendors at IMPACT Summit. Application is now available to request a vendor table in the lobby, providing outstanding visibility to the 200+ attendees.

$250 Vendor Table - Includes two tickets to the event and luncheon, a quarter-page ad in the event program and one of a limited number of vendor tables to promote your business to attendees.

Other sponsorships begin at $150. Visit our website to view options and email weventure@fit.edu to sponsor today.

VENDOR APPLICATION

You Deserve a Seat at THIS Table

Surround yourself with women who:

⚡Challenge your thinking

⚡Expand your strategy

⚡Hold you accountable

⚡GET. STUFF. DONE.

This is not networking.

This is next-level business building—live, guided, and powered by strategic collaboration.

The next cohort of weVENTURE CEO and Executive Peer Group begins Sept 10.

2 seats left. Investment: $1500. Request an application:

Request Application

In addition, if you're thinking of starting a NEW business or just started one in last few months, you may also be interested in our Pathways Business Launch Course. This 4-week seminar style class provides hands-on support for new entrepreneurs. Registration is now open for new cohorts beginning in September. Pathways is offered in both English and Spanish. Links to learn more and register are at the bottom of this email!