weVENTURE WBC | NEW! IGNITE CEO & EXECUTIVE PEER GROUP

See below for details on an exciting new CEO Peer Group: IGNITE CEO & Executive Peer Group starting June 10th! Limited spaces available.

Call to Action: Sign On To Protect Women's Business Center Funding

We need your voice to ensure Congress keeps WBC grant funding strong. Whether you're a Women's Business Center client or just a supporter of women's entrepreneurship, your voice shows lawmakers how valuable Women's Business Centers are in serving local communities.

The letter will be automatically routed to the appropriate legislators based on the address provided. For any questions, please email advocacy@awbc.org

PLEASE and THANK YOU:

Selling Your Business 3-Part Free Webinar Series

The final session of the 3-Part series will prepare you to successfully sell your business. Parts 1 & 2 already passed but you can still join us for the last:

Part 3: 5/20 - Positioning for Success: Building Business Value for Your Exit

Presented by Bill West, Acquisition Experts With Guest Speaker: Marianne Keehan, SVP SBA Sales, TD Bank

This final session focuses on polishing your business before you go to market. You’ll learn how to spot and fix red flags, highlight strengths, and get your business prequalified for financing. With expert insights from TD Bank, you’ll understand how buyers and lenders evaluate your business — and how to make yours stand out.

You’ll learn how to:

● Prepare for buyer and bank evaluations

● Resolve common issues that can derail a deal

● Boost your business’s appeal and financing readiness

NEW! IGNITE CEO & Executive Peer Group

Has uncertainty got your down? This six-month peer group is designed for business leaders—both entrepreneurs and executives—who know that navigating change isn’t a solo act.

In today’s climate, leadership requires more than grit. It takes clarity, adaptability, new tools and a trusted circle of peers and respected Subject Matter Experts who challenge your thinking, sharpen your strategy, and hold you accountable to your boldest goals.

Space is limited to just 12 participants and begins June 10th. Inquire with Business Coach, Jeannette Kraar, to see if this program is the right fit for you:

Meet the 2025 Sole Men and enter for your chance to win two tickets to

Wine Women & Shoes Space Coast!

We do have a few tables left for purchase, $2,500 for full private table for 8 or $1,250 for half table (4 tickets). So grab your girlfriends and email winewomenshoes@fit.edu to confirm your spot at the HOTTEST event of the summer!

Have you registered yet? The Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness $10K grant is now open - but you must take at least two courses on their FREE learning platform and complete the Feedback Survey to unlock the opportunity to apply. What are you waiting for? Start learning today!

If you previously took any courses, can you please log in and ensure you completed the Feedback Survey at the end? Or you may have to take an additional course and complete all the steps. This allows you to be eligible for the grant and your work to be counted towards our goal for total clients served. Thanks!

Upcoming Events

May

Thu., May 15: Building Your Brand on a Budget (Virtual)

Tue., May 20: Understanding Sales Metrics (KPIs) (Virtual)

Wed., May 28: BACK TO WORK 50+ at CSBFV Job & Resource Fair

Wed., May 28: Access to Capital Meet & Greet Networking Event - Treasure Coast

June

Tue., Jun 10: IGNITE CEO & Executive Peer Group (In Person)

Fri., Jun 20: Strong Coffee Strong Women (SAVE THE DATE)

LOOKING AHEAD

Sat., Aug. 2: Wine Women & Shoes (In Person)

Thu., Oct. 2: IMPACT Summit Business Leadership Conference (In Person)

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