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Small Business Tax Planning with Flavin, Nooney & Person

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.

New Year, New You, New Business with Small Business Administration (SBA)

From Resolution to Execution: Launch Strong in 2025

Time to put your Business Plan to Work. Learn about different types of business entities and how to start the business that best fits you. Learn the pros and cons of being small business ownership and the endless possibilities to success

Pathways en Español

Únete a nosotros por 4 semanas informativas para LANZAR y HACER CRECER tu propio negocio.

Día 1:

• Canvas Modulo de Negocio (BMC): Creación de tu hoja de ruta, plan para el éxito
• El Plan de Negocios: Creando tu hoja de ruta para el éxito parte dos

Día 2:

• Cómo empiezo: Requisitos para todos los nuevos negocios
• Los roles y responsabilidades de ser dueño: el trabajo del negocio

Día 3:

• La Mente Emprendedora: actitudes y habilidades esenciales para la gestión empresarial
• El dinero: Conceptos básicos financieros para los negocios

Día 4:

• Marketing y Ventas: Creciendo tu negocio
• Recursos

Después del seminario, tendrás tu propio mentor GRATIS para ayudarte y guiarte a través del proceso.

El evento se llevará a cabo en español.

El costo es de $40 y hay becas disponibles

Fechas: 1 y 15 de febrero y 1 y 8 de marzo de 9:30am – 11:30am

El Programa Pathways cubre los fundamentos del desarrollo empresarial, desde la planificación empresarial y el desarrollo de estrategias hasta la gestión financiera y el marketing. Los participantes reciben instrucciones en vivo, recursos para llevar a casa, coaching 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 321-343-7899

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:  February 1, 8, 15, 22 8:30am - 10:30am virtual except for 2/15 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

Meet Your BAIL Team Event! Free to register; sponsored by Flavin, Nooney & Person and Widerman Malek.  

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 - Panel concludes; final networking in Exhibit Hall. 

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 (subject to change before event start date):

BANKERS:

Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Cypress Bank & Trust, TD Bank, Community Credit Union, Marine Bank & Trust, Seacoast Bank

ACCOUNTANTS:

Flavin, Nooney & Person, WD Barnes CPA, Symplifi Accounting Services, Simply Blessed Books, Clarke & Associates Financial Group, LLC

INSURANCE AGENTS:

State Farm, One Group Insurance, The Wilson Group, Group One Insurance

LAWYERS:

Widerman Malek, Montas & Johnson, Robyn Hattaway Law

Join weVENTURE Women's Business center for a special Galentine's Day Strong Coffee Strong Women Purposeful networking event. Enjoy coffee and light breakfast with other ambitious women in our network. 

This event will also feature two breakout sessions. The first, led by weVENTURE WBC Business coach, Sondee Lima, will review the psychology behind effective business development, including sharing seven powerful techniques that trigger customer/client engagement.  Learn how to market more strategically and create a business plan that leverages these scientifically proven techniques. 

The second session is part of the Techcelerator Program and will discuss funding opportunities for innovative small businesses via the Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Learn more about how the government sets aside $6 billion in annual funding to help small businesses innovate, conduct R&D, and commercialize new technologies. link to https://www.sbir.gov/about

The CAMID facility is larger than our usual SCSW venues, so bring a friend! 

Thanks to the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund, this event is FREE to attend!! 

The weVENTURE Women's Business Center, located in the Florida Tech Bisk College of Business, is committed to being the leading voice and resource for women on the Space and Treasure Coasts.  Since 2012, we have proudly organized the Women Who Rock Awards in Brevard County to shine a spotlight on local women who are accomplishing remarkable feats and leading through their actions. 

• Small Business Owner of the Year
• Executive of the Year
• Excellence in Mentorship
• Women Trending in Tech
• Excellence in Caregiving
• Zonta Yellow Rose Award for Excellence in Community Service 

Nominations are due Feb. 21.

Event sponsorships begin at $150.  Table sponsorships are $1,000. 

Visit our website for more information about how to nominate a woman or sponsor the event. 

Note this registration page is to reserve individual tickets only. Event and Table sponsorships should use the link above, or email weventure@fit.edu to request an invoice. 

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.