About Us
weVENTURE's mission is to accelerate sustainable business growth for women entrepreneurs.
We aim to be the leading regional voice and resource for igniting the economic power of women through leadership and entrepreneurship.
Contact weVENTURE today and get a partner who is committed to your success.
weVENTURE offers targeted, highly-effective programs to start-ups, emerging businesses, and second-stage growth-oriented companies, that are designed to establish a strong foundation for business growth and success.
Our Women's Business Center Program offers:
- No-cost and low-cost workshops to enhance your business skills
- No-cost 1-1 consultations with a business specialist
- Business coaching programs
- Purposeful networking with other small businesses owners and professionals
Our IGNITE 360® Mentoring Program:
IGNITE 360® is the signature mentoring program of weVENTURE at Florida Tech's College of Business and equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources and relationships required to solve critical business problems and develop effective strategies to outperform the competition while advancing to the next level of sustainable growth. Three distinct programs:
- IGNITE 360® Transitions - Created especially for organizations that need strategy before growth or change.
- IGNITE 360® Advantage - For companies that are committed to growth.
- IGNITE 360® Premier - For large companies that are focused on transformational activities.
Our ATHENA NextGen Women's Thought Leadership Program:
ATHENA NextGen® is a collaborative forum where participants enhance their professional and personal development skills through a series of eight sessions, one morning per month. Participants take a "deeper dive" into ATHENA's eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership. This program is for emerging female leaders and mid to early career professionals.
Networking at weVENTURE is comprised of special interest groups sharing experiences, good practices, and lessons learned. weVENTURE hosts events such as Strong Coffee Strong Women and support local business events. This environment brings together individuals and small businesses with mutual interests. It strengthens community bonds, enhances individual careers and builds bridges between businesses.
Special conferences and events are held throughout the year. These conferences, such as the Impact Summit, focus on a variety of topics whether it be business and leadership, marketing or networking.
weVENTURE depends on corporate and private sponsorships to support the delivery of our innovative mentoring programs and award-winning training curriculum that builds local businesses and the communities they serve.
weVENTURE is part of the Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology's campus. Our offices are located on the first floor of the Babcock Oaks Building, 2202 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL.
Contact us at (321) 674-7007 or weVENTURE@fit.edu
weVENTURE is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.