weVENTURE WBC | VERIZON $10K GRANT NOW OPEN!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the inaugural

Power Moves Dance Party last night!!!

We had a blast and can't wait to do it again.

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

This 3-Part series will break down the necessary steps to prepare you to successfully sell your business. Part 1 already passed but you can still join us for the rest:

Part 2: 5/13 - Navigating the Sale: A Step by Step Guide to Selling Your Business

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

Presented by Bill West, Acquisition Experts

Selling a business takes more than a handshake. In this session, you’ll get a clear roadmap of the entire sale process — from setting the right price and marketing your business confidentially to identifying serious buyers and closing the deal with confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

● Prepare your business and financials for market

● Market and present your business to qualified buyers

● Negotiate terms and navigate due diligence

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

Tue., May 13, & 20: Selling Your Business 3-Part Series (Virtual)

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

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)

weVENTURE | weventure.fit.edu | 321-674-7007



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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