About this Event
Join Us For A One-Day Business Strategy Retreat
In partnership with the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
Theme: Crossing the Threshold - Embracing the Power of Change and Creating the Future We Envision.
A Retreat for Women Stepping into Clarity & Success
During Women's Fashion and Design Week (WFDW) and as part of our Women's History Month events, we partner with the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council and a powerhouse of industry leaders to present a day of:
Strategic Masterminds: Define or refine your vision and unlock the next level of success.
Expert Guidance: Gain invaluable insights from top entrepreneurs and innovators.
Skill-Building Panel Discussions: Sharpen your business acumen and master essential skills.
Funding & Certification Pathways: Explore opportunities to secure funding and achieve key certifications through the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council.
Networking: Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded women.
Creative Inspiration: Ignite your entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial spirit and spark your next big idea.
Showcasing Your Brilliance: Pitch your ideas and gain expert direction for your business growth.
Together with the FSMSDC, we leverage the combined strengths of our organizations to provide powerful insights and resources for women entrepreneurs in Florida and beyond. Together, we'd create a lasting legacy of female entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
Timeline/Duration:
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Retreat Activities
- Grounding Exercises
- The "Emerge" Mastermind Interactive Workshop & Panel Discussions featuring a powerhouse of business leaders.
- Exclusive Skill-Building Panel Discussion and Workshop presented by the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council.
- Funding & Certification Pathways
Presentation by the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council.
- Networking Reception.
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: (Optional) Exclusive Influencer Engagement & Gifting Session.
ABOUT WFDW:
As the Wonder Woman Initiative continues to amplify the voices of women around the world, we recognize the crucial importance of individual and collective mental transformation towards positive change - for the benefit of future generations.
Women's Fashion and Design week is a groundbreaking event that merges creativity with humanitarianism, providing a platform for change-makers to tell impactful stories with their voices and with design. We go beyond the boundaries of the fashion and design industries, using our platform to promote social change that elevates women today and tomorrow. Our event brings together creativity, inspiration, and transformation in one physical space, and we proudly honor the voices that are driving positive change in our communities.
The theme for WFDW 2025 is “THE THRESHOLD”
"Threshold" – a word imbued with both anticipation and potential. It signifies the liminal space where beginnings take root, and where the ripple effects of change begin to unfold. A point of both arrival and departure, it represents the delicate balance between stasis and transformation.
At the 2025 WFDW Miami, we embrace this potent theme. We recognize the unexpected beauty that can emerge from disruption – the calm that follows the storm, the fertile ground nurtured by a creative "crash." As with design, life itself is a series of thresholds. Recognizing when we stand on the cusp of the next level fosters the resilience and determination to push beyond boundaries, to embrace the unknown and create the future we envision.
This year, WFDW Miami invites you to explore the transformative power of design and design-thinking. Join us as we delve into the essence of "the threshold," redefining the possibilities of design and design thinking in a holistic and inspiring way.
ABOUT THE FSMSDC:
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) was established in 1975 and has grown to be the leading connector of Corporate and Government Members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in a business. The FSMSDC has certified thousands of MBEs connecting them to Corporations focused on Diversity & Inclusion. These connections have resulted in over $50 billion in MBE Sales and countless successful partnerships.
The mission of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is to link corporate and government members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business. The FSMSDC's purpose is to foster the development of minority-owned businesses throughout Florida by building networks and relationships between minority businesses and corporate and government buyers to build more successful business partnerships.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, United States
USD 113.89
