Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – August St. Petersburg Chapter Happy Hour

Join the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) St. Petersburg Chapter for a Happy Hour at Green Bench Brewing Company!

Tap into the vibrant energy of St. Pete with fellow women founders, tech innovators, and local changemakers for an evening of relaxed connection and great conversation. This isn’t a workshop or panel—it’s a laid-back social hour where you can unwind, meet inspiring new people, and build meaningful relationships with the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship community in one of St. Petersburg’s favorite local gathering spots.

Set beneath the sprawling oak trees and welcoming beer garden at Green Bench Brewing Co., this meetup is the perfect place to swap stories, share ideas, and make new connections over award-winning craft beer, cider, or non-alcoholic options. Whether you’re celebrating a recent win, brainstorming your next big venture, or simply enjoying a summer evening with like-minded women, you’ll find an atmosphere that’s authentic, welcoming, and built around community. Come as you are, bring a friend, and help us continue growing the incredible network of women shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Tampa Bay.

What to Expect:

Warm Welcome: Come as you are, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late, over dressed, underdressed – whatever – at a WTE event. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive, ambitious women who want to meet you!

Better Networking: We think differently at Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We want to connect about ideas, industry disruptions, personal passions, and big audacious dreams. We keep our events simple so we can focus our energy on authentic connections, and the culture we’ve created leads to better connections and deeper relationships for our members.

Interesting People at Every Stage of Their Journeys: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, there’s someone here for you. We’re proud to be 3X more diverse than the tech sector as a whole and we’re all on unique journeys – which means we all offer out-of-the-box perspectives to help every member breakthrough and level up.

Venue Spotlight: Green Bench Brewing Company

This month, our St. Pete Chapter Happy Hour is heading to the iconic Green Bench Brewing Co., one of the city’s most beloved gathering places in the heart of the Edge District. Inspired by St. Petersburg’s historic green benches—once designed to bring neighbors together—this welcoming brewery is built around the same mission: creating community, fostering conversation, and making everyone feel at home.

Set beneath the shade of towering oak trees, Green Bench features a spacious beer garden, relaxed indoor taproom, and an inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for meaningful conversations and new connections. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for a laid-back place to meet fellow founders, professionals, and innovators, this is the perfect setting to unwind, network, and grow together over exceptional local brews and great company.

In recognition of Black Business Month, we’re intentionally highlighting and supporting local Black-owned businesses that help shape the vibrant entrepreneurial community we all benefit from. By gathering at Green Bench’s neighboring Black-owned taproom, Webb’s City Cellar, and celebrating the collaborative spirit that defines this destination, we’re proud to use our events to support inclusive economic growth while creating space for meaningful connections across our community.

Parking:
The closest parking is available at Edge Lot Parking, located just a few doors down from Green Bench Brewing Co. This is a public paid lot, with parking available through the ParkMobile app.

✨ PS: To keep our membership and events FREE, food and drinks at this event will be self-pay. Interested in sponsoring (and treating the crew)? Reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network!

Meet Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)

A groundbreaking organization focused on advancing women in technology and entrepreneurship sectors, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) operates on a unique, dues-free, member-led model with local chapters across multiple cities and one unifying, virtual hub for member networking and connection. WTE offers a dynamic platform where women can access educational content, business resources, industry insights, and near-peer mentorship with other ambitious leaders, all without the burden of membership fees.potlig

You can learn more about us here