Training Events

weVENTURE WBC is proud to partner with the ATHENA Leadership Institute for a ninth year! Today, the ATHENA Leadership Model® can help women transform their leadership skills and empower them to step up during these times of economic turmoil, and a worldwide movement for economic and racial justice, to be the leaders we need them to be. 

Based on the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™ identified by ATHENA International, this course is designed to help emerging female leaders grow in confidence and clarity of purpose. Each class session is a dedicated deep dive into one of the principles with engaging discussion and activities that cultivate women on their personal growth journey while inspiring them to connect and share with others. 

LIVE AUTHENTICALLY -  LEARN CONSTANTLY  - BUILD RELATIONSHIPS - FOSTER COLLABORATION -  ACT COURAGEOUSLY  - ADVOCATE FIERCELY  -  GIVE BACK - CELEBRATE

Now more than ever, businesses are looking for tangible ways to diversify their workforce and equip emerging leaders with the tools they need to rise into management roles.  Traditional leadership development is focused on teaching people management. However, we know management is very different than true leadership. Management-focused programs don’t teach individuals how to foster personal growth and development in themselves and others, or walk them through the process of self-discovery. ATHENA bridges this crucial gap.

Sponsoring an emerging leader from your business is a great way to invest in her career development and connect her to the weVENTURE WBC and ATHENA International network of women. This provides supplemental ongoing  enrichment opportunities during and after participants in the ATHENA Leadership Program learn core curriculum competencies. 

The ATHENA Leadership Program is designed to create stronger female leaders. Join a dynamic cohort of women from across all industries as we study the 8 principles of ATHENA leadership.  This program is an inspiring and uplifting series that will motivate you to connect, share and grow.

8-Month program, meets one time per month on the 4th Thursday of the month. Also includes registration fee for 2025 IMPACT Summit, date TBA.

2025 dates:  Jan. 23; Feb. 27; Mar. 27; Apr. 24; May 22; Jun. 26; Aug. 28; Sep. 25; Oct. TBD

All sessions are from 1:30pm-3:30pm. 

The Treasure Coast Cohort will alternate between meeting in St. Lucie and Martin Counties, to make the program accessible to women from both communities. We are finalizing locations, but the schedule will be the following:

January 23 - St. Lucie County - optional informational session for prospective participants

February 27th - Martin County - Session One:  Build Relationships

March 27th - St. Lucie County - Session Two:  Foster Collaboration

April 24th - Martin County - Session Three:  Act Courageously

May 22nd - St. Lucie County - Session Four:  Live Authentically

June 26th - VIRTUAL - Session Five:  Advocate Fiercely

August 28th - Martin County - Session Six:  Learn Constantly

September 25th - St. Lucie County - Session Seven:  Give Back

October - IMPACT Summit and/or class date TBD - Session Eight:  Celebrate

St. Lucie County location:  St. Lucie EDC Office, 1790 SW Gatlin Blvd, fl 202, Port St. Lucie, FL  34953

Martin County location:  Palm City Community Center, 2701 SW Cornell Ave, Palm City, FL  34990

Scholarship opportunities are available.  To apply, please email weventure@fit.edu.  If you are interested in sponsoring a woman through ATHENA, or sponsoring the program, email krudloff@fit.edu to discuss how your business can help bring this fantastic program to local women. 

Cost:  $1000.  An Early Registration discount of $100 is available up to one week before first session date.

weVENTURE WBC is proud to partner with the ATHENA Leadership Institute for a ninth year! Today, the ATHENA Leadership Model® can help women transform their leadership skills and empower them to step up during these times of economic turmoil, and a worldwide movement for economic and racial justice, to be the leaders we need them to be. 

Based on the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™ identified by ATHENA International, this course is designed to help emerging female leaders grow in confidence and clarity of purpose. Each class session is a dedicated deep dive into one of the principles with engaging discussion and activities that cultivate women on their personal growth journey while inspiring them to connect and share with others. 

LIVE AUTHENTICALLY -  LEARN CONSTANTLY  - BUILD RELATIONSHIPS - FOSTER COLLABORATION -  ACT COURAGEOUSLY  - ADVOCATE FIERCELY  -  GIVE BACK - CELEBRATE

Now more than ever, businesses are looking for tangible ways to diversify their workforce and equip emerging leaders with the tools they need to rise into management roles.  Traditional leadership development is focused on teaching people management. However, we know management is very different than true leadership. Management-focused programs don’t teach individuals how to foster personal growth and development in themselves and others, or walk them through the process of self-discovery. ATHENA bridges this crucial gap.

Sponsoring an emerging leader from your business is a great way to invest in her career development and connect her to the weVENTURE WBC and ATHENA International network of women. This provides supplemental ongoing  enrichment opportunities during and after participants in the ATHENA Leadership Program learn core curriculum competencies. 

The ATHENA Leadership Program is designed to create stronger female leaders. Join a dynamic cohort of women from across all industries as we study the 8 principles of ATHENA leadership.  This program is an inspiring and uplifting series that will motivate you to connect, share and grow.

8 Month program, meets one time per month on the 4th Thursday of the month. Also includes registration fee for 2025 IMPACT Summit, date TBA.

2025 dates: Apr. 24; May 22; Jun. 26; Jul. 24; Aug. 28; Sep. 25; Oct. 23 and Nov. 20.

All sessions are from 8:30am-10:30am at Florida Tech's Center for Aeronautics and Innovation, 1050 W. Nasa Blvd, Melbourne. Breakfast and networking available at 8:00am. 

Scholarship opportunities are available.  To apply, please email weventure@fit.edu.  If you are interested in sponsoring a woman through ATHENA, or sponsoring the program, email krudloff@fit.edu to discuss how your business can help bring this fantastic program to local women. 

Cost:  $1000  - Discount for $100 OFF available up to one month before first session date.

Learn everything you need to know and more about best practices for retail as we gear up for the holiday season! Join Robert Green of Melbourne Business Advisors as he dives in to this high-demand topic!

¿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

Cuando: Sábado, 20 de septiembre 9am-1pm

Donde: Vertex Applied Innovation Hub, 2495 Palm Bay Road N.E.. Palm Bay, Florida 32905

Costo: $25 para el público – $15 para los miembros de la Cámara Hispana

Almuerzo latino incluido

¿Preguntas? Llama a Sondée Lima al 321-412-7350.

En asociación con la SBA, el Centro Hispano Brevard y Cámara Hispana de Comercio de Brevard.

Gracias a los patrocinadores L3Harris y Johnson & Montas PA.

Financial Fraud Workshop with TD Bank will help you navigate and define all aspects of financial fraud. It's important to protect yourself from financial fraud and identity theft - TD Safe Roadshow will show you how. Hear about latest scams and tips for detecting and avoiding fraud.

Únete a nosotros por 4 semanas informativas para LANZAR y HACER CRECER tu propio negocio. Curso en línea, con la primera clase presencial en la oficina de weVENTURE (2202 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL).

DÍA 1: en persona

Business Model Canvas (BMC) – un mapa visual y sencillo para aclarar la visión y la dirección.
La Mente Emprendedora – entrar en la mentalidad correcta.

DÍA 2: en línea

Requisitos para Todos los Nuevos Negocios – pasos prácticos de cumplimiento legal.

DÍA 3: en línea

Ventas y Marketing – estrategias para impulsar el crecimiento. 

Recursos – apoyo y conexiones continuas.

DÍA 4: en línea

Roles y Responsabilidades – lo que realmente significa ser dueño de un negocio en el día a día.
Fundamentos Financieros – comprender los costos iniciales, el flujo de efectivo y el punto de equilibrio.

Al finalizar el seminario, tendrás acceso a un mentor sin costo para acompañarte y orientarte paso a paso.

El evento se llevará a cabo en español.

El costo es de $40 y hay becas disponibles

El Programa Pathways cubre los fundamentos del desarrollo empresarial, desde la planificación y el diseño de estrategias hasta la gestión financiera y el marketing. Los participantes reciben instrucción en vivo, recursos, asesoría empresarial individual, acceso a expertos de la industria y una comunidad de apoyo de emprendedores con ideas afines para recorrer el camino juntos.

Así que, si estás listo para llevar tu concepto de negocio al siguiente nivel, regístrate hoy en el programa de lanzamiento de empresas Pathways. Obtendrás el conocimiento, las habilidades y la confianza que necesitas para convertir tus sueños en un negocio próspero.

El tamaño del programa es limitado, así que no esperes; ¡habla hoy mismo con tu Coach Empresarial de weVENTURE WBC!

Para más información, llame a Sondee Lima al 321-412-7350.

Este proyecto está financiado en parte por un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU (SBA por su sigla en inglés). weVENTURE WBC no discrimina por raza o género, y de hecho el 30% de nuestros clientes son hombres. Los servicios están disponibles en inglés y en español.

Do you have a great business idea but no idea where to start? weVENTURE has what you need! The IGNITE 360® PATHWAYS Business Launch Program is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their concept into a successful business. The program includes 4 weeks of intensive coaching and support. With this dual-focused strategy, you get the information you need along with the support you want to help turn your ideas into a reality and launch your start-up with greater success!  Led by weVENTURE WBC staff and featuring presentations from local subject matter experts, this is a fantastic option for entrepreneurs who want to be able to ask questions, talk through challenges and benefit from deadlines and accountability support. 

Dates:  Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18th 8:30am - 10:30am virtual except for 10/18 in-person.

The Pathways Program covers the fundamentals of business development, from business planning and strategy development to financial management and marketing. Participants receive live instruction, take-home resources, one-on-one business coaching, access to industry experts, and a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs to journey along with.

So if you're ready to take your business concept to the next level, register for the  IGNITE 360® PATHWAYS Business Launch Program today. You'll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to turn your dreams into a thriving business.

Program size is limited. Talk to your weVENTURE WBC Business Coach today!

Cost:  $40

weVENTURE Women's Business Center in the Florida Tech Bisk College of Business strives to be the leading resource for professional women on the Space and Treasure Coasts.  Each year, weVENTURE WBC hosts a leadership development conference, the IMPACT Summit, as an opportunity for individuals to invest time in personal and professional development.

The theme this year is: Where Ambition Meets Action!

All are invited to attend this half-day in-person conference where attendees will have network, be inspired, and learn tangible techniques that can be applied to their work and personal lives. This is weVENTURE WBC's largest in-person training event of the year, and a great opportunity for new clients or those unfamiliar with the weVENTURE WBC network to get connected. And yes, men are invited too!  About 20% of weVENTURE WBC clients are men or family partnerships, and we value the opportunity to connect and support our male colleagues! 

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  Final speaker/remarks, IMPACT grant winners announced!

12:45 - 2pm VIP luncheon hosted at One Oak catered by Hemingway's Tavern

View the breakout session speakers and topics on our website https://weventure.fit.edu/events/impact-summit/

General Admission is $50, and includes light breakfast and the conference. 

Sponsorships begin at $150, a limited numer of vendors tables are avaialble. The VIP Luncheon, hosted immediately after the Summit, is for event sponsors, their guests, members of the League of Extraordinary Investors, and the IMPACT speakers. 

For information about being a part of this event, visit: https://weventure.fit.edu/events/impact-summit/ or email krudloff@fit.edu

Part 1 in this 3-part free webinar series led by AI expert, Kyle Graham of Millefiori Aesthetics: 

Please register directly with AARP via this link: WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ Virtual Workshop Florida: weVENTURE Tickets, Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Part 2 in this 3-part free webinar series led by AI expert, Kyle Graham of Millefiori Aesthetics:

Part 3 in this 3-part free webinar series led by AI expert, Kyle Graham of Millefiori Aesthetics: