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Professional Development doesn't have to be boring. weVENTURE WBC is excited to share with you several fun new opportunities to invest in learning, and skill development to help you confidently grow your business. Read on to learn about Verizon Small Business training platform and how to leverage improv to be more confident in networking and sales.
Women’s History Month is a great time to be inspired to finally invest in your own professional development, or sponsor an emerging female leader in your organization for the ATHENA Leadership Program.
The best way to get over imposter syndrome is to recognize the unique leadership qualities YOU have and embrace your own unique leadership abilities. Join this life-changing program that will help you face each new career opportunity with confidence!
$100 discount if you complete registration before the first class begins on April 24, 2025.
Limited number of scholarships are available, thanks to support from the Zonta Club of Melbourne, Bank of America and L3Harris.
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weVENTURE Women's Business Center has partnered with Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready program! Leveraging Verizon's network of national experts, they have developed an extensive online business education platform, which covers wide variety of business topics, including:
· Financial Management and Funding Opportunities
· How to Leverage Technology
· Branding and Marketing
· Legal Essentials
· Operations and Strategy
· Cybersecurity
· Human Resources
· And More!
weVENTURE WBC is excited to share this high quality and versatile training platform with our clients. Content is available as recorded and some live trainings, and some classes are just 10 minutes long.
We are encouraging all our clients to take advantage of this fantastic program. You and your staff can register and start learning today! Please use the dedicated weVENTURE WBC referral link to register, which allows your coaches to see your progress as well. BONUS! If you take at least two classes, you UNLOCK YOUR ABILITY TO APPLY FOR A $10,000 VSBDR GRANT! Verizon opens up applications twice a year and awards 100 $10,000 grants a year to deserving local small businesses – that’s $1,000,000 a year!!
PLUS if 250 weVENTURE WBC clients register and take at least one course, weVENTURE WBC will be awarded a $20,000 grant to support our FREE local business coaching and education programs.
This is a WIN – WIN for clients and the weVENTURE WBC program! Register today and start learning! Gain access to a national network of experts, coaches, and resources that work in partnership with your local weVENTURE WBC business coaches.
But you must register using the weVENTURE referral link by either clicking the graphic above or this button:
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Join us for the inaugural Vertex Innovation Expo
Friday March 28th 2pm - 5pm
This dynamic event brings together industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, community partners, and students to explore and engage with the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Experience hands-on technologies available at Vertex, expert discussions, and valuable networking as leaders across sectors connect to shape the future. Dr. Kathryn Rudloff will lead a panel discussion on Government Contracting at 4pm, featuring three local companies who will share their experiences on getting started and leveraging contracts to grow their businesses.
Whether you’re scaling a business, forging partnerships, or seeking suppport to bring your innovative ideas to life, Florida Tech's re-branded CAMID facility, now Vertex, is your gateway to collaboration and growth.
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Your personal credit can have a huge impact on your business credit, or your ability to access capital to grow your business. Join us for the next free educational webinar with Bianca Martinez Ortiz of Fifth Third Bank and get control of your financial future!
Tuesday, April 1st at 2pm. Register here!
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Join weVENTURE Women's Business Center coach, Sondee Lima, on Saturday, April 5 at the Franklin T. Degroodt Memorial Library in Palm Bay! Sondee will be giving a presentation on How to Start Your Business in Twelve Steps. She will present this informative seminar first in English and then an encore in Spanish! Register now for this FREE essential training:
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Save the Date!
Boost Your Business with Improv
led by Kelly Swartz of Widerman Malek and Funky Dog Improv
Registration opens next week!
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.
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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
March
Tue., March. 25: Women Who Rock Awards Luncheon. SOLD OUT
Fri., March 28: Innovation Expo at Vertex Applied Innovation hub at Florida Tech (in-person. Vertex is the rebranded CAMID facility, 2495 Palm Bay road NE)
April
Tue., Apr. 1: Personal Credit with Fifth Third Bank (Virtual Webinar Training)
Sat., Apr. 5: How to Start Your Business in 12 Steps in English (In Person)
Sat., Apr. 5: Cómo Empezar Tu Negocio en 12 Pasos en Espanol (En Persona)
Thu., Apr. 10: AARP Work for Yourself @ 50+ (Virtual Workshop Training)
Thu., Apr. 17: Wine Women & Shoes VIP Sponsor Preview Party
Tue., Apr. 22: QuickBooks for Small Businesses Part 1 (Virtual Webinar Training)
Thu., Apr. 24: ATHENA Leadership Program Space Coast cohort begins (In Person)
Tue., Apr. 29: QuickBooks for Small Businesses Part 2 (Virtual Webinar Training)
Tue., Apr. 29: Improv for Business Development with Kelly Swartz (In Person)
LOOKING AHEAD
Thurs., May 8: Power Moves: Networking and Dance Party for Professional Women
Sat., Aug. 2: Wine Women & Shoes (In Person)
Thu., Oct. 2: IMPACT Summit Business Leadership Conference (In Person)
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Serving Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties.
Funded in part by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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