Women Business Owners Biweekly Networking Event – Polk County

💗 Coffee & Connections: Working Moms & Caregivers Panel

Open To All Polk County Professional Women!

Building your dreams while caring for the people who matter most?

Looking to connect with other women entrepreneurs in Polk County?

Join us for a special edition of our biweekly Coffee & Connections networking meeting designed for women business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders who are building careers, businesses, and big dreams while also caring for others.

Whether you're raising children, caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one, or balancing multiple roles, this conversation is for you.

At Polk County Women Mean Business, we believe your calling doesn't have to end because someone needs you. Sometimes it simply changes how you get there.

📍 Our Community Hub:

COhatch Downtown Lakeland

211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

👉 When you arrive, we're located right inside the café as soon as you walk through the front doors.

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

🕗 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Come early, grab coffee, enjoy some snacks and start connecting before we begin.

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🚗 Parking Details (Important)

✔ Street parking is FREE until 9:00 AM

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

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

🚫 Please do NOT park in:

• The bank lot across the street (paid)

• Any lot marked "717 Parking" (paid immediately)

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✨ What Happens at These Meetings?

• Structured networking with local women business owners and professionals

• Intentional introductions and conversation prompts

• Opportunity to share about your business

• A featured panel discussion

• Community that values collaboration over competition

This isn't a sit-in-the-back-and-hide event. It's interactive, encouraging, and designed to help you build meaningful relationships.

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🎤 Featured Panel: Working Moms & Caregivers

This meeting will feature five incredible women from different backgrounds, industries, and seasons of life.

Together, we'll have an honest conversation about balancing business, careers, caregiving, motherhood, family responsibilities, and everything in between.

We'll discuss topics like:

• Building a business while raising children

• Managing career goals while caring for loved ones

• Boundaries, burnout, and balance

• Letting go of perfection

• Finding support and community

• Pursuing your purpose without feeling guilty

No two journeys look the same, and that's exactly what makes this conversation so valuable.

Whether you're currently in a caregiving role, hope to be one someday, or simply want encouragement from women who've walked different paths, you'll leave inspired and reminded that your dreams are still worth pursuing.

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🎟 Ticket Information

All attendees must reserve a ticket in advance.

✔ FREE for paid members

✔ FREE for first-time attendees

✔ $10 drop-in for returning non-members

Reserve your seat here:

https://www.pcwmbusiness.com/meetings/p/biweekly-meeting-august-13-2026

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🖍️ School Supply Drive

We're still collecting school supplies for our August 15th Indoor Market!

If you're able, please bring any new school supplies you'd like to donate to help local children start the school year strong. 💗

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👗 The Confidence Closet Will Be Open

The Confidence Closet will be available during this meeting!

Browse gently used professional clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and business attire donated by women in our community. Whether you're preparing for an interview, refreshing your wardrobe, or simply supporting the mission, we invite you to stop by.

We're currently accepting donations of:

✔ Business and professional clothing

✔ Blazers, dress pants, skirts, and dresses

✔ Professional shoes

✔ Handbags, briefcases, and accessories

🚫 Please bring BUSINESS ATTIRE ONLY. At this time, we are not accepting casual clothing, children's clothing, or household items.

The Confidence Closet exists to help women show up with confidence—no matter what season of life, career, or business they're in.

We can't wait to see you on August 13th! 💗