Name: Women Mean Business: LeadHER Lunch Series
Start: 2025-11-14T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-14T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Grand Lagoon Yacht Club

The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a new event series, the Women Mean Business: LeadHER Lunch Series — a quarterly luncheon designed to connect, inspire, and empower women in business. This “power hour” style event is your opportunity to network with other professionals and hear from dynamic local leaders who are making an impact in our community. Event doors will open for 11:00AM and Secretary Griffin will begin speaking at 11:30AM.
Meet Our Speaker -
Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. is the Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is a Florida State University triple-graduate with a degree in Finance, MBA, and JD. She spent fifteen years practicing corporate law, during five of which she was an Equity Shareholder and the Tampa Office Managing Partner. Currently, she is the Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation where she was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to lead Florida’s regulation of more than 1.7 million licensees across more than 30 fields of industry.
Secretary Griffin brings a wealth of business and legal knowledge to the role, with more than 15 years of experience as an attorney handling commercial litigation, employment law, contracts, real estate and more. She is deeply invested in the Tampa and Tallahassee communities, currently serving as a member of the Florida State University Student Affairs Development Council as well as the College of Business Board of Governors, College of Law Board of Visitors, and even previously serving as a member of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority.
Grab a friend or colleague, bring your business cards, and join us for this exciting and uplifting luncheon. You won't want to miss the chance to hear from our area's inspiring women leaders while making meaningful connections with others who are just as passionate about growth and leadership as you are. Seats are limited, get your tickets now and be part of something powerful!
Lunch Menu: Heirloom Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Crostini & Dessert
About the Women Mean Business Committee
The Women Mean Business Committee brings together women in the Perdido area to empower, support, and uplift one another through meaningful connection, collaboration, and community involvement. Our mission is to empower women by sharing professional experiences, building lasting business relationships, and supporting women-focused philanthropic efforts. Each quarter, WMB tries to host a variety of events designed to foster connection and personal growth while keeping things fun, fresh, and meaningful. Events typically range from structured networking to relaxed social gatherings, with something for everyone!
All sales are final and non-refundable. The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce will not be responsible for reselling your booth space if you are unable to attend.
By attending this event, you consent to photography, video recording, and its/their release, publication, or reproduction to be used by the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce for promotional purposes, including on social media, websites, and other marketing materials.