PROGRAMS & SERVICES

In addition to free business coaching and education seminars, weVENTURE WBC also offers a variety of high-quality fee-for-service programs to support entrepreneurs and professional women. 

Women's Business Center - Business Coaching Program

weVENTURE's Women's Business Center Program provides no cost, one-on-one consultations, no-cost and low-cost business education and purposeful networking opportunities to women entrepreneurs and business owners in Brevard, Indian River and St. Lucie Counties.

The Women's Business Center Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Women's Business Center's around the nation assist start-ups and established business owners who could benefit from one-on-one counseling sessions with experienced business coaches and trained volunteers who provide positive support, feedback and advice. 

Our Business Coaching Program follows best practices in business coaching and offers an accountability element in support of emerging entrepreneurs and start-ups. These coaching sessions are offered at no-cost and are completely confidential.

The Women's Business Center is currently looking for Volunteer Business Coaches for our programs. If you are an experienced business professional and are interested in helping start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners  move forward, we would like to hear from you. Learn more about becoming a coach and complete a volunteer application

IGNITE 360® Business Mentoring Program

Ignite 360 Mentoring ProgramThe four distinctive programs under the IGNITE 360® brand cater to the specific needs of the business and the entrepreneur, offering customized, wrap-around support for every phase of the business lifecycle, from start-up to second stage.   The IGNITE 360® program director, managers, mentors, and facilitators have extensive business and program experience to help your business achieve measurable outcomes.   Our tiered programming and customized approach to creating mentor teams ensure each company receives the appropriate support regardless of revenue, time in business or number of employees.

Learn more about IGNITE 360®

ATHENA Leadership Series

The ATHENA Leadership Series at weVENTURE focuses on capacity building sessions in which women are motivated to connect, share and grow.  The program is licensed from the internationally successful Athena women's leadership organization, whose mission is to develop girls and women, from the classroom to the boardroom, building a global pipeline of women leaders. 

Participants take a “deeper dive” and learn about ATHENA’s Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership.

Learn more about ATHENA Leadership Series

Peer Groups

CEO Peer Group

The CEO Peer Groups offered by weVENTURE help CEOs and senior staff do what they do best…better.  This program is designed for female executives who are committed to becoming more effective business leaders.   Women who appreciate that accountability leads to measurable growth will benefit from cohort learning programs offered by weVENTURE. 

Other CEO Peer Groups, also known as “mastermind groups” or “roundtables,” can cost thousands of dollars and require significant travel.  weVENTURE has partnered with experienced coaches to facilitate Peer Groups accessible to female executives in Brevard, Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. 

Learn more about Peer Groups.  

Start Up Peer Group

Led by experienced business coaches and cohorts are carefully matched to provide the time and space for female entrepreneurs to pursue ongoing personal and professional development.

  • Sessions are for 3 months
  • 3rd month participate in Pitch Panel
  • Held via Zoom except for Pitch Panel                 

Contact Kathy Register at kregister@fit.edu for more information.

 

University Resources for Businesses

Whether you are looking for continuing education certificates for you or your staff, pursuing an MBA or DBA, or interested in academic research and support for your business, the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Tech has resources you can take advantage of.  

 Florida Tech has a global vision to educate and empower students to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and navigate increasingly complicated challenges to become great business leaders. Driven by core values including innovation, ethics, leadership and diversity, we strive for greatness in all areas of business.