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SUMMARY:Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - Ft Myers Chapter Voter Education Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and make your voice count! Join the Fort Myers WTE chapter for drinks\, connection\, and nonpartisan voter resources.\n\n\nJoin Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters for a nonpartisan Voter Education Happy Hour in Ft. Myers. This relaxed community gathering is designed to help women and allies feel more informed\, prepared\, and confident heading into election season while connecting with founders\, technologists\, business leaders\, advocates\, and local changemakers across the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm Welcome: Come as you are\, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late\, over dressed\, underdressed. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive\, ambitious women who want to meet you! \nNonpartisan Voter Education: This happy hour is designed to help our community feel more prepared\, informed\, and confident heading into election season. In partnership with the League of Women Voters\, we’ll share practical\, nonpartisan resources around voter registration\, election readiness\, and how to find trustworthy information before you cast your ballot. \nBetter 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. \nInteresting 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. \n\n\n\nVenue Spotlight: Swamp Cat Brewing Company\nWhere bold flavors\, good vibes\, and community come together. Swamp Cat Brewing Company is a Fort Myers gathering place just steps from downtown\, serving Florida-inspired craft beer brewed in-house alongside bold flavors from two onsite kitchens — all inside a beautifully redone old church with a large patio area. More than just a brewery\, Swamp Cat is a destination for community connection — with weekly trivia\, live music\, and a welcoming atmosphere where everybody’s welcome and nobody’s watching the clock. \nPS: To keep our membership and events FREE\, food and drinks at this event will be self-pay. Want to sponsor this event (and treat the crew)? Reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network! \n\n\n\nAbout League of Women Voters\nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan civic organization focused on empowering voters through education\, advocacy\, and access to reliable voting information at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nWe’re excited to welcome the League of Women Voters to this month’s Happy Hour to help make voter information and registration resources more accessible to our community. \nFind your local League of Women Voters Chapter here. \n\n\n\nAbout Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA 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. \nLearn more about us here.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/women-in-tech-entrepreneurship-ft-myers-chapter-voter-education-mixer/
LOCATION:Swamp Cat Brewing Company\, 1943 Fowler Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - Tampa Chapter Voter Education Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and make your voice count! Join the Tampa WTE chapter for drinks\, connection\, and nonpartisan voter resources.\n\n\nJoin Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters for a nonpartisan Voter Education Happy Hour in Tampa. This relaxed community gathering is designed to help women and allies feel more informed\, prepared\, and confident heading into election season while connecting with founders\, technologists\, business leaders\, advocates\, and local changemakers across the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm Welcome: Come as you are\, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late\, over dressed\, underdressed. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive\, ambitious women who want to meet you! \nNonpartisan Voter Education: This happy hour is designed to help our community feel more prepared\, informed\, and confident heading into election season. In partnership with the League of Women Voters\, we’ll share practical\, nonpartisan resources around voter registration\, election readiness\, and how to find trustworthy information before you cast your ballot. \nBetter 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. \nInteresting 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. \n\n\n\nVenue Spotlight: Redneck Wine Company\nWhere world-class wine meets zero pretension. Redneck Wine Company is Tampa Bay’s refreshingly unpretentious answer to fine wine — a genuinely knowledgeable crew of wine fanatics who want to share their love of the grape without sticking their noses in the air. From a curated Cold Room stocked with high-end selections to the laid-back L.F.G. Bar where you can sip and stay awhile\, this is the kind of place that proves great wine doesn’t need a dress code. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine\, you’ll feel right at home here — glass in hand\, no judgment. \nPS: To keep our membership and events FREE\, food and drinks at this event will be self-pay. Want to sponsor this event (and treat the crew)? Reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network! \n\n\n\nAbout League of Women Voters\nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan\, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy\, education\, and litigation\, at the local\, state\, and national levels. Find your local League of Women Voters Chapter here. \n\n\n\nMeet Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA 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. \nLearn more about us here
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/women-in-tech-entrepreneurship-sep-tampa-chapter-voter-education-mixer/
LOCATION:Redneck Wine Co\, 3225 South MacDill Avenue\, #123\, Tampa\, FL\, 33629\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - St. Petersburg Voter Education Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and make your voice count! Join the St. Petersburg WTE chapter for drinks\, connection\, and nonpartisan voter resources.\n\n\nJoin Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters for a nonpartisan Voter Education Happy Hour in St. Petersburg. This relaxed community gathering is designed to help women and allies feel more informed\, prepared\, and confident heading into election season while connecting with founders\, technologists\, business leaders\, advocates\, and local changemakers across the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm Welcome: Come as you are\, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late\, over dressed\, underdressed. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive\, ambitious women who want to meet you! \nNonpartisan Voter Education: This happy hour is designed to help our community feel more prepared\, informed\, and confident heading into election season. In partnership with the League of Women Voters\, we’ll share practical\, nonpartisan resources around voter registration\, election readiness\, and how to find trustworthy information before you cast your ballot. \nBetter 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. \nInteresting 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. \n\n\n\nVenue Spotlight: 3 Daughters Brewing\nWhere a dream\, a big question\, and a whole lot of craft beer built something extraordinary. 3 Daughters Brewing was born from a simple question a wife asked her husband: “How many beers do we have to sell to put our three daughters through college?” That question launched one of Florida’s largest independent breweries right in the heart of St. Petersburg — and they never looked back. From award-winning craft beers\, ciders\, and seltzers to a massive live entertainment venue that welcomes over 250\,000 visitors a year\, 3 Daughters is more than a brewery — it’s a community gathering place with heart. They give back\, they show up\, and they brew with passion. And honestly? That’s our kind of people. \nPS: To keep our membership and events FREE\, food and drinks at this event will be self-pay. Want to sponsor this event (and treat the crew)? Reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network! \n\n\n\nAbout League of Women Voters\nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan civic organization focused on empowering voters through education\, advocacy\, and access to reliable voting information at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nWe’re excited to welcome the League of Women Voters to this month’s Happy Hour to help make voter information and registration resources more accessible to our community. \nFind your local League of Women Voters Chapter here. \n\n\n\nAbout Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA 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. \nLearn more about us here.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/women-in-tech-entrepreneurship-sep-st-petersburg-voter-education-mixer/
LOCATION:3 Daughters Brewing\, 222 22nd Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
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SUMMARY:reFOCUS with AIGA: Sean Walsh’s Lessons from the Swamp
DESCRIPTION:AIGA Orlando's reFOCUS dives into the swamp with Sean Walsh\, sharing 20 years of design lessons\, career gators & glow-ups. ✨\n\n\n🌞 Beat the heat and wade into another cool\, inspiring guest lecture from Orlando’s own design darling: Sean Walsh of Secret Society Goods\, and Principal Graphic Designer and Creative Director at AOA\, via AIGA Orl’s reFOCUS 2026 series. \n \nJoin us as Sean shares Lessons from the Swamp: Two Steamy Decades of Graphic Design\, spilling the tea on topics such as: \n💗 Stumbling into doing what you love; \n↪️ Pivoting into experiential design and working with some of the biggest IPs in the world; \n🧘 Making peace with creative humidity by finding balance between your professional career and your mental health; \n🐊 Creating opportunities and turning career gators into glow-ups; \n🍊 And working alongside local flora and fauna here in Orlando! \n \nIf we’re lucky\, he may share some Central Florida birdwatching tips… because inspiration lurks where least expected! \nCurious about our featured lecturer? Let’s introduce you! Sean finds inspiration everywhere – old signs\, vintage advertisements\, product labels\, analog technology\, architecture\, theme parks\, matchbooks\, luggage tags\, posters – but he is constantly amazed at the creativity sparked in him by spending time in nature. He sees his personal voice and sense of humor as a through line in his work. You can check out his portfolio at secretsociety.work. \n🦉 It’s sure to be a hoot! Free\, fun\, and mosquito repellent not needed! A huge thanks to our venue\, the Melrose Center at the Downtown Orlando Library. \n \n🗓️ Sunday\, Sept 13\, 2026 \n⏰ 1 – 4 PM \n📍 The Melrose Center @ OCLS Downtown – 101 E. Central Blvd.\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \n🎟️ Limited seats available\, so RSVP today! \n🚗 Downtown street parking is free on Sundays \n \n\n\nPlease Note\nWe are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your ticket and donation support AIGA Orlando and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier\, please contact president@orlando.aiga.org. \n \nCode of Conduct\nAIGA Orlando expects that all attendees treat each other with respect\, openness\, and in adherence to the guidelines specified in AIGA’s Code of Conduct\, which you can find here: AIGA Code of Conduct \n \nTerms of Participation Agreement\nBy registering and attending/participating in this event\, you grant AIGA Orlando permission to capture photo/audio/video of the event and the right to use any image\, photograph\, voice\, or likeness\, without limitation\, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media from this event will become the property of AIGA Orlando. Media may be displayed\, distributed\, or used by AIGA Orlando for any purpose.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/refocus-with-aiga-sean-walshs-lessons-from-the-swamp/
LOCATION:Melrose Center\, 101 East Central Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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