Training Events

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weVENTURE WBC invites everyone in our network to the annual year-end success celebration and open house. Come celebrate our program graduates, thank our mentors and investors, and meet the team! No agendas, no presentations, just networking! Stop in a for a quick hello or stay awhile and enjoy yourself! 

Open House is from 2-6pm on Thursday, December 11th at the weVENTURE WBC office, on the first floor of the Florida Tech College of Business 2202 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL. Registration is not necessary, but always appreciated! 

Thank you to Kelly Swartz and Widerman Malek for sponsoring our Open House! They have been integral to the success of our programs and we couldn't be more thankful for their support.

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.

Learn how to apply the rules of improv to energize your sales meetings—and become more confident at networking events.

Improv “rules” can help train you to approach every conversation as a positive opportunity to engage with others.

For example,

• Rule #1: Say "YES, AND" ... learn how to further the conversation.
• Rule #2: Build up, don't block conversations. Foster positive interactions!  
• Rule #3: There Are No Wrong Answers. Learn to make the best out of any conversation!
• Rule #4: Make Space For Everyone to Participate. Learn to really engage with new contacts and have meaningful interactions

Anybody interested in improving their communication skills or becoming more comfortable at networking is welcome to register.

A class for the reluctant networker!

Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 15 attendees. This is a FREE event!

Led and hosted by Kelly Swartz of Widerman Malek and Funky Dog Improv. This informal training will be located at the Widerman Malek office, 1990 W New Haven Ave #105, Melbourne, FL 32904.

Meet Your BAIL Team Event! Free to register.

Every business owner needs to have a working relationship with a Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Lawyer. Join weVENTURE WBC on February 4th and meet with local community partners who are all here to support you!  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with individuals so you can find the right BAIL team to meet your needs.

The event will feature networking with local BAIL businesses as well as two panel discussions at 9am and 10:15am.  The first panel will focus on best practices for financial management of your business and an opportunity to bring your finance and accounting questions to our panel of experts.  The second session will be a panel of attorneys and insurance agents who will review key considerations to proactively protect your business and help answer your questions!  This is an amazing opportunity to get professional advice and build relationship with local professionals who want to help YOU succeed! 

If you don't have a BAIL team yet, you won't want to miss this one-stop-shop opportunity to build your team! 

8:30 AM - Doors open, networking and coffee.

8:50 AM - Welcome remarks, sponsor recognition.

9:00 AM - Networking continues in Exhibit Hall; breakout session on Financial Management.

9:45 AM -  Each of the vendors will have an opportunity to introduce themselves. Quick 1-2 minute intros. 

10:15AM - Networking continues in Exhibit Hall; Breakout session on Protecting Your Business. 

11:00 AM - Personal Credit Management - Fifth Third leads a session for new and aspiring entrepreneurs.

11:30 AM - Event concludes, networking and table visits.

Meet other regional support programs, including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE. This is a great chance to meet your business coach or advisor in person.  

Confirmed BAIL Team participants TBA

BANKERS:

ACCOUNTANTS:

INSURANCE AGENTS:

LAWYERS:

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:  February 7, 14, 21 & 28 8:30am - 10:30am

Location: 2/7 in-person, 2/14, 21, 28 online (in-person is at weVENTURE)

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!

Your Cost: $50 (Program is $100 and partially funded thanks to Bank of America!)

weVENTURE WBC is proud to partner with the ATHENA Leadership Institute for a tenth 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 2026 IMPACT Summit, October 1, 2026.

2026 dates: Apr. 23; May 28; Jun. 25; Jul. 23; Aug. 27; Sep. 24; Oct. 22 and Nov. 19.

All sessions are from 8:30am-10:30am at Florida Tech's Enterprise Building, 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.

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:  October 3, 10, 17, 24   8:30am - 10:30am

Location: 10/3 in-person, 10/10, 17, 24 online (in-person is at weVENTURE)

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