A Networking Community for the business women of Polk County, Florida
Where connections are real, support is strong, and success is shared.
Polk County Women Mean Business is a welcoming and powerful community for women entrepreneurs across Polk County Florida. We bring together driven business owners from Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Haines City, Davenport, Mulberry, and beyond.
Our goal is simple. Build real relationships. Support each other. Grow businesses together.
We are professional, welcoming, and just the right amount of spicy. Around here we celebrate wins, share resources, laugh a lot, and hold each other to a higher standard.
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211 E Main St
Lakeland, FL 33801
This space has become our business hub and meeting place for women entrepreneurs throughout Polk County.
Most of our meetings take place here unless otherwise listed.
Where We Meet
Our home base is COhatch in Downtown Lakeland, located at:
Upcoming events
Will you join us and network your business with women who truly get it?
We gather every two weeks — Thursday mornings at COhatch in Downtown 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 monthly fun evening socials 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.
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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.
Confidence Changes Everything.
A NEW PCWMB INITIATIVE
The Confidence Closet provides professional attire, accessories, and bags to women in need because we understand how deeply appearance can impact confidence, self-worth and the way we show up in life’s biggest moments.
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
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.
📍 Our Community Hub: COhatch Downtown Lakeland
211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
👉 When you arrive, we are located right inside the café as soon as you walk in the front doors.
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
🕗 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.
🎤 Meet Our Featured Speaker: Lyndsey Bechard with Bechard Bookkeeping
🎤 Featured Speaker: Wendy Bergin
BIO & TOPIC COMING SOON
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🎟 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
👗 The Confidence Closet Will Be Open
Browse gently used professional clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and business attire donated by women in our community. Whether you're looking for something new-to-you or simply want to support the mission, we invite you to stop by and take a look.
Have items to donate? We'd love to accept them!
✔ 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 or business they're in.