Since 2012, weVENTURE WBC has hosted an annual IMPACT Summit business leadership conference. This half-day event is an opportunity for professional women and men to network and learn from experts in the fields of business management and strategy, communications, and professional development. Our theme this year is "Where Ambition Meets Action," and we have curated an outstanding line up of speakers who will inspire and equip attendees to meet their career goals. Attendees will also get to cheer on the three finalists pitching their business and vying for funding from the IMPACT Grant program.
What if your most powerful business asset wasn't your strategy, but your story?
Psychotherapist, Relationship Coach, and Sex Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care, systemic change, and community well-being. She actively advocates on a national level for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and disability empowerment, drawing on extensive experience in policy engagement, patient rights, and accessibility initiatives. Her work emphasizes empowering individuals—particularly women—to recognize their capabilities, strengthen self-advocacy skills, and access the resources needed to thrive. This keynote presentation will remind women that whether you’re quietly surviving or fiercely over-functioning, you are allowed to be both powerful and human!
Authenticity as a Growth Strategy: leading with Purpose, Not Permission
Air Force veteran Special Agent turned founder of Fire For Effect Strategies, shares her journey to reframe authenticity not as a vulnerability but as a business advantage. This talk will help attendees reject performative professionalism and lean into their unique strengths.
Harnessing Grit & Growth for Transformational Leadership
Dr. Patton shares real stories, hard-earned insights, and pointed questions to help push past burnout, lead with purpose, and grow without losing yourself.
Conquering Obstacles
As a former CIA operative Michele knows a thing or two about working under stressful conditions. This breakout session will help empower you to lead strategically through challenges to meet your mission goals.
Sustainable Success Strategies for Women Who Do It All
This session focuses on small business owners, solopreneurs, and working mothers or caregivers, highlighting research on the effects of neglecting self-care and offering practical strategies to boost well-being and performance. Attendees will learn how to optimize their health and wellbeing to unlock professional success.
Fix the Team, Fix the Business: Leading When the Sandbox Is a Mess
weVENTURE supporter, executive coach, and successful podcaster, Tammy shares practical tips to help you manage diverse teams, reduce workplace conflict, and improve communication with clients or customers. Whether you are managing hybrid teams or intergenerational teams, the key to success is effective communication.
Women & Wealth: Wealth is not a dirty word! Women lead financial decisions for the majority of U.S. households now. We want women to step confidently into the role of managing current and future finances for themselves, their families, and their businesses. We are also in the middle of a generational shift in wealth, as the Boomer generation passes on both physical and financial assets to their children. This panel brings together local experts who will share their best practices and pro tips to help attendees confidently manage their finance and become comfortable in the role of Chief Wealth Officer!
8:30 - 9:00am – Networking and breakfast. Vendor tables open
9:00 - 9:45am –Welcome, Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:15am – IMPACT grant pitches
Snacks/popcorn available between sessions!
10:30 - 11:15am – Breakout Session A
11:15 – 12:00pm – Breakout Session B
12:15 – 12:45pm – IMPACT grant winners announced and Closing Remarks
1:00 - 2pm – VIP Luncheon* at One Oak, Catered by Hemingway's Tavern
*VIP Luncheon is for Speakers, members of the League of Extraordinary Investors, Sponsors and their guests. Sponsorship begin at $150 and are still available. Email weventure@fit.edu to inquire about sponsoring today! The League of Extraordinary Investors give $1,000 annually to weVENTURE WBC. Learn more HERE.
The weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) IMPACT Grant Program was created as a philanthropic function of the League of Extraordinary Investors to support the growth and sustainability of women-owned businesses through awards of unrestricted funds.
Finalists will be pitching their business at the 2025 IMPACT Summit on October 2nd, where final funding awards will be announced. In 2023 and 2024 we awarded three grants, $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Learn more here.
All event sponsors receive recognition on social media, event signage on day of event and on screen during the program in addition to benefits outlined below. All corporate investors who donate $2,500 or more* are recognized by the weVENTURE WBC year-round as an Equity Partner-level investor on our website and during all business education and training events.
$150 - One ticket to the event and luncheon and a business-card-sized ad in the event program
$250 - Two tickets to the event and luncheon and a quarter-page ad in the event program
$250 Vendor Table - 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 (Sold out)
$500 - Four tickets to the event and luncheon, and a quarter-page ad in the event program
$1,000 Breakout Room Sponsor - Four tickets to the event and luncheon, a half-page ad in the event program and recognition as a breakout session sponsor including opportunity to introduce the speaker (one available)
The following sponsor levels include four tickets to the event and luncheon OR two tickets to the event and a vendor table, as well as a half-page ad in the event program.
$2,500 Breakfast Sponsor - Business recognized on signage at the morning coffee and breakfast display (two available; one sold)
$2,500 Lunch Sponsor - Business recognized on signage at VIP luncheon (two available; one sold)
$2,500 Step and Repeat Sponsor - Business logo included in the step and repeat banner used for photo opportunities (SOLD)
$5,000 Presenting Sponsor - Logo included on all event promotional materials, as well as the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker (available)
weVENTURE is the leading regional voice and resource for female entrepreneurs and professional women. Investment from the local community allows us to provide low/no-cost business education and training to entrepreneurs in Brevard, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. weVENTURE must fundraise to match the $150,000 annual grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Thank you for your support!
weVENTURE will be promoting this event throughout the Space and Treasure Coasts throughout August and September, in print and digital marketing campaigns.
Dr. Kathryn Rudloff, Executive Director
weVENTURE at Florida Tech's Bisk College of Business
Office: 321-674-7007
Cell: 202-306-2331
or email krudloff@fit.edu to request an invoice
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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