Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Polk County

you are welcome here.

Where connections are real, support is strong, and success is shared.

Polk County Women Mean Business is more than just a networking group — we’re a sisterhood of women business owners who believe in the power of community over competition.

Founded by Samantha Avila, our mission is to create a safe and inspiring space where women come together to connect, collaborate, and grow — both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re launching your dream or scaling your empire, you belong here.

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More Leadership Roles Coming Soon!

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Will you join us and network your business with women who truly get it?


We gather every two weeks — usually Thursday mornings at Tienda Studio in Lakeland — to connect, collaborate, and grow. Sometimes we switch things up and meet at special member-hosted locations to support one another in new ways. You’ll also find member-only events sprinkled throughout the calendar and fun evening socials every other month to unwind, laugh, and build deeper relationships. There’s always something happening, and there’s always room for you.

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Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, Polk County Women Mean Business is the place for you. We’re building a community where women support women, share knowledge, and grow together.

Become Part of Something Bigger:

Join us at our next meeting and see how Polk County Women Mean Business can help you and your business thrive. Together, we can build a stronger community and make Polk County the best place for women entrepreneurs.

Member Testimonials

...A wonderful group of women who come together to help each other find solutions; make connections. We network, we learn, we eat, we have presentations...definitely a positive outcome...

Dori

...This group has changed my life in so many ways. As soon as I started getting plugged in, every member was welcoming and supportive. I was never a huge fan of networking and now I love it...

Jessica