PCWMB Event & Meeting Tickets

Looking to connect with other women entrepreneurs in Polk County?

Join us for a biweekly networking meeting designed specifically for women business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to grow their business and build real community.

Polk County Women Mean Business is a networking community for women who are serious about growth, collaboration, and showing up consistently.

If you own a business or are building one, this is for you.

📍 NEW LOCATION – COhatch Downtown Lakeland

211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

We have officially moved our meetings to COhatch in Downtown Lakeland.

👉 When you arrive, we are located right inside the café as soon as you walk in the front doors.

🕗 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Come early, grab coffee, and start connecting.

We will have coffee and snacks.

🚗 Parking Details (Important)

✔ Street parking is FREE until 9:00 AM

✔ You receive 2 hours free total, so you are covered until 11:00 AM

✔ Full parking map here: https://downtownlkld.com/parking/

🚫 Do NOT park in:

• The bank lot across the street unless you want to pay

• Anywhere marked “717 Parking” unless you want to pay

Those lots require immediate payment.

✨ What Happens at These Meetings?

• Structured networking with other local women business owners

• Intentional introductions and conversation prompts

• Opportunity to share about your business

• A featured guest speaker

• Community that values collaboration over competition

This is not a sit-in-the-back-and-hide event.

It’s interactive, professional, and welcoming.

🎤 Featured Speaker for March 26th:

Melanie Vadzemnieks, CFRE, Director of Development, SPCA Florida: Melanie serves as Director of Development at SPCA Florida in Lakeland, overseeing fundraising and marketing efforts including individual and corporate philanthropy, grants, events, website, and social media communication. Originally from Pittsburgh and Erie, PA, Melanie relocated to Lakeland with her husband David. She has two grown children and two beloved dogs, Daisy the Pug and Dobie the Pekingese.

🎟 Ticket Information: All attendees must reserve a ticket in advance - the website will have the different ticket types to choose from:

✔ FREE for paid members + 1 guest

✔ FREE for first-time attendees

✔ $10 drop-in for returning non-members

✨ PCWMB Disco Night ✨

March 16th | 6:00–8:30 PM

Nana Lulu's Cookies' House!

📍 403 Willow Run, Lakeland, FL 33801

We will have limited spots so snag your ticket. Everyone is required to have a ticket even if you are a paid member. There will be a paid member option when buying your ticket.

We’re turning networking into a night you’ll actually look forward to.

Join Polk County Women Mean Business for an evening of games, connection, laughter, and real conversations with women who are serious about growing, but also know how to have fun.

There will be food.

There will be networking.

There will be disco energy.

🕺 Disco dress optional. Come dressed up or come comfortable. No pressure!

🎟️ Who Can Attend?

• FREE for Paid Members

  • Paid members may bring 1 free guest.

  • You still need a ticket!

• $10 for Returning Non-Members

• If you’ve attended PCWMB before but are not a paid member, your ticket is $10.

• First Time? It’s Free. If you’ve never been to a PCWMB meeting before, you can use this as your free night. Snag your free ticket on our website.

This isn't just about handing out business cards, this is a fun way to meet new people and share about your business! :D

🍀 Come Celebrate St. “Patsy’s” Day with PCWMB! 🍀

We are switching things up and taking our meeting on the road for a special St. Patsy’s Day celebration hosted at Patsy’s home!

This is going to feel cozy, intentional, and a little festive 💚

✨ Thursday, March 12

8:30–10:00am (we will likely go until 10:30, so plan accordingly)

📍 Patsy’s House

716 W Shady Lane

Lakeland, FL 33803

What to Expect:

• Intentional networking with powerful local women

• Breakfast provided by Patsy (come hungry!)

• A tour of her in-home microgreens lab 🌱

• A fun St. Patsy’s theme (wear green if you’d like!)

Our location sponsor is My Tiny Greens – Locally Grown Microgreens, and Patsy will be giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how she grows everything right from her home. You do not want to miss this.

Important Details:

• FREE for paid members & 1 guest

• FREE for first-timers

• $10 drop-in for returning non-members

• We only have 35 seats available, please RSVP on this event

🚗 Parking:

Please park on Patsy’s side of the street only and feel free to use her driveway as well.

These smaller, hosted meetings always create deeper connection and stronger conversations. If you’ve been meaning to plug in more intentionally, this is your morning.

Grab your seat and come ready to grow 🌱💚