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.

In this free webinar with TD Bank, you will learn how to run a profitable business with a healthy margin and how to analyze your company's profitability through ratios and some simple analytical procedures.

Join weVENTURE Women's Business Center for a Strong Coffee Strong Women purposeful networking event. Enjoy delicious coffee with other ambitious women in our network.  

We are excited to feature three local women-owned businesses who have participated in our inaugural Techcelerator Program.  Thanks to funding from the SBA Growth Accelerator fund, Florida Tech's weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) and Vertex Applied Innovation Hub have collaborated on this new program to combine weVENTURE's business and strategic mentorship with the equipment and engineering expertise at Vertex to help innovative companies take their business to the next level. This is part of the university's commitment to serving as growth engine for the local economy.  

Be inspired by the big vision and significant growth these companies have achieved in just 9 months.  

 Agenda:

8:30-9:10am Networking and coffee

9:10am - 9:15am Opening Remarks and update on federal and state funding for weVENTURE WBC

9:15 - 10:00am Panel Discussion, showcasing the three Techcelerator program participants

Marcy Ullom, Vitaglide

Inga Young, 8Koi

Stefanie Catania, Catania Enterprises

This event is FREE thanks to funding from the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition - awarded to Florida Tech to help create a more inclusive innovation ecosystem. 

In this free webinar with TD Bank, you will learn how to understand financial statements.

Understanding cash flow:

1. Balance Sheet

2. Income / Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement

3. Cash Flow Statement

4. Statement of Owner's / Stockholders' Equity

Forecasting operating cash flow

1. Important questions and "What If" scenarios

2. Understanding when you need access to additional capital

 Plus free resources and templates!

En este seminario web gratuito con TD Bank, aprenderá a comprender los estados financieros. 

Comprensión del flujo de caja:
1. Balance general
2. Estado de resultados
3. Estado de flujo de caja
4. Estado del patrimonio neto
Pronóstico del flujo de caja operativo
1. Preguntas importantes y escenarios hipotéticos
2. Comprender cuándo necesita acceso a capital adicional

Through weVENTURE WBC's partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, we are excited to offer you this free online training event!

To gain access to this event, please register here for the program and then once on Verizon's site, go to LEARNING >> EVENTS to locate this event and register. You must use the weVENTURE link to register with Verizon and complete the Feedback Survey after the event.

Great brand storytelling can set your small business apart and create lasting connections with your audience. In this Ask the Expert session, learn how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your customers and reflect your brand’s unique identity. Our expert will guide you through the process of identifying your brand’s story, aligning it with your values, and using it to build trust and loyalty with your audience. You’ll discover how to weave your story into your marketing efforts and use it as a powerful tool for business growth. Sign up now to master the art of brand storytelling!

Note: Log in 15 minutes before the webinar time to be ready for an on-time start. Presentation recordings will not be shared so be prepared to take notes.

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

Join weVENTURE Women's Business Center for a Strong Coffee Strong Women purposeful networking event. Enjoy delicious coffee with other ambitious women in our network. Let us fill your cup with coffee and inspiration!  

This event is FREE to attend and we're thrilled to host it at the beautiful Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling! Thank you to The Roasted Record for sponsoring and providing the coffee!

Agenda:

8:30-9:00AM Networking and Coffee

9:00AM Welcome Remarks

9:15-10:00AM Presentation

Imposter syndrome - almost every successful woman has wrestled with this inner voice. Impostor Syndrome doesn’t mean you’re weak or unqualified—it means you’re human. Let’s unpack where this voice comes from—and what it’s trying to protect. Join us for this impactful topic that many of us face and hear from the beautiful Leslie Alvarez as she shares her personal story of imposter syndrome and how she overcame it leading an impactful life.

Meet Our Featured Speaker:

Leslie Alvarez, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM

Community Association Management Leader | Author of "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tamales" & "Hot Mess Express" | Educator | Motivational Speaker

 Registration required through Career Source website - please contact coach and instructor, Sondee Lima at slima@fit.edu for registration link.

 Learn the steps to start your own business.

  Registration required through Career Source website - please contact coach and instructor, Sondee Lima at slima@fit.edu for registration link.

 Learn the steps to start your own business.

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 #201, Melbourne, FL 32904.

¿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:

• Primeros Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
  
• Seguridad Cibernética para Negocios
• Opciones de Capital y Préstamos
• Marketing con Inteligencia Artificial
• Hacer Crecer un Negocio con Networking
• Fundamentos Bancarios para Empresarios

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

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

Costo: $25 - Almuerzo latino incluido

¿Preguntas? Llama a Sondée Lima al 321-343-7899.

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.

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

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:  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

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

 Registration required through Career Source website - please contact coach and instructor, Sondee Lima at slima@fit.edu for registration link.

 Learn the steps to start your own business.

 Registration required through Career Source website - please contact coach and instructor, Sondee Lima at slima@fit.edu for registration link.

 Learn the steps to start your own business.