# Event Details - **Event Name**: ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women – Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: 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. ? NEW LOCATION – COhatch Downtown Lakeland 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801 We have officially moved our meetings to COhatch in Downtown Lakeland. ? When you arrive, we are located right inside the café as soon as you walk in the front doors. Thursday, June 18th, 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. ? Featured Speaker: Susan Garcia ✨ Special Guest & Experienced Business Owner ✨ Join us as we welcome a truly inspiring businesswoman, leader, and adventurer! Throughout her career, Susan held leadership positions with several major corporations and built a wealth of experience in business and leadership. Even after retirement, she embraced a new challenge by purchasing her own business, proving that it's never too late to pursue a new dream. Susan has traveled the world, embraced new opportunities, and lived with a spirit of courage and adventure. Along the way, she has inspired others to take chances, step outside their comfort zones, and pursue the life they were created for. Whether you're just starting your business journey or are a seasoned entrepreneur, you'll be encouraged by Susan's stories, lessons learned, and perspective on what it means to keep growing, learning, and saying "yes" to new opportunities. We can't wait for her to share her wisdom and inspiration with the women of Polk County Women Mean Business! ? ? 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 https://www.pcwmbusiness.com/meetings/p/biweekly-meeting-june-18-2026 ? The Confidence Closet Will Be Open The Confidence Closet will be available during this meeting! 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/biweekly-networking-for-professional-women-ft-special-guest-susan-garcia/200030221321554 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business, contests, trips-adventures, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 19 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lakeland - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4628, United States - **lat**: 28.04401 - **long**: -81.95569 - **full address**: 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4628, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women – Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/28c48d7353ee9e2ddbee9513071464af52fed8f70b3ce5fec3d9bccf6a17b3d6-rimg-w1200-h676-dcffffff-gmir?v=1781158253 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women - Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia being held? - **A:** ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women - Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4628, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women - Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia? - **A:** ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women - Ft. Special Guest, Susan Garcia is organized by Polk County Women Mean Business. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ? Biweekly Networking for Professional Women - Ft. 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