November 1, 2016 – weVENTURE, the Central Florida-based organization launched at Florida Institute of Technology and focused on accelerating sustainable business growth for entrepreneurs, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from SunTrust to benefit its IGNITE 360® Business Mentoring Program. IGNITE addresses finance management as a core component to business sustainability and expansion. It was developed as a proprietary program … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE BLOG: The Value of Joining Professionals Organizations
Do you see the value in participating in various professional organizations? Most of us just can’t find the time, although it is more valuable and important than you may think. Membership and participation in professional organizations can enhance your career. Most employers are very supportive of their team members being a part of professional organizations because it teaches and demonstrates leadership, … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE BLOG: Women in History Who Paved the Way for Independence
As we celebrate Independence Day, we also reflect on those women in history who were game-changers for those of us in business today. Throughout the years, there have been revolutionary women who led the way for equality in the workplace and in society as a whole. Could you see yourself as one of these women in history? Where would you … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE BLOG: Did You Celebrate National Employee Wellbeing Month?
June is National Employee Wellbeing Month. Did you know that there is a direct correlation between employee morale and job performance? In addition to wanting your employees to be happy in their positions, this month gives you a good reason to focus on their overall health and wellbeing. This week’s weVENTURE FLORIDA TODAY EDGE columnist Kristin Woodling is a weVENTURE IGNITE 360 … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE BLOG: Negotiating Your Way to a Deal
Many of us find negotiations intimidating and awkward, but it doesn’t have to be that way. When you negotiate, it is important to know your audience. You know what your end goal is, but do you know theirs? Research and transparency are two key components to being a good negotiator. Research prepares you and gives you a bit of a … Read More
weVENTURE Receives $5,000 in Funding from Bank of America
Donation Will Fund Scholarships for IGNITE 360® Business Mentoring Program MELBOURNE, FLA. (June 9. 2016) – weVENTURE Melbourne, a Central Florida-based organization launched at Florida Institute of Technology and focused on accelerating sustainable business growth for entrepreneurs, received $5,000 in funding from Bank of America to assist in providing partial scholarships for the weVENTURE IGNITE 360® Business Mentoring Program. weVENTURE’s … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE Blog: Making the Most of Industry Conferences
Many of us are obligated to go to a few conferences a year, but do we make the most of them? Conferences can be cumbersome and may not always directly correlate with your workplace responsibilities. However, there are other objectives you can pursue while at a conference. Don’t forget, networking can often be even more powerful than the knowledge you … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE Blog: Rejoining the Workforce, Stay Relevant While Taking Time Off
It is common for women or men to take some time off from their careers, whether it be for personal or family matters. That decision can result in stress when it’s time to rejoin the workforce. Many worry about having to take a few steps backward in their career to get back into the swing of things. Regardless of why you … Read More
Competitive Women in the Workplace
I was sitting amongst a group of local female leaders recently having a glass of wine and chatting about issues that affect us in our own businesses on a regular basis. The topic of women competing in the workplace came up, and memories of just about every corporate position I’ve ever held started flashing before my eyes. I used … Read More