Innovative Community Advancement Network

04/29/2026

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: Free Courses, Coaching & Grant Opportunities!

Small businesses are the backbone of our community and thanks to our partnership with Verizon, weVENTURE WBC clients can access the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) platform: a full library of free business courses, live trainings, expert-led sessions, and practical tools designed to help you grow.

When you register through the weVENTURE WBC referral link and complete just two courses, you become eligible to apply for monthly $10,000 small business grants with Verizon awarding 10 grants every month throughout 2026.

Even better: if 250 local clients complete two courses, weVENTURE WBC earns a $15,000 grant to support free coaching and in‑person programs for our community. It’s a win‑win for small business owners across the Space Coast.

New this year, Verizon and weVENTURE WBC are also expanding support for Veteran-Owned Businesses and Military Spouses, including dedicating one of the 2026 IMPACT Grants specifically to this community.

In order to be eligible for any IMPACT Grants, you must be registered and learning on VSBDR and be an active weVENTURE WBC client that has participated in coaching or other program in the last two years. IMPACT Grant applications open June 1st so we advise you complete your two VSBDR courses now.

Courses are quick with some as short as 10 minutes and cover essential topics like financial management, branding, technology, legal basics, HR, cybersecurity, and more. Learn at your own pace and start leveling up your business skills in minutes.

Ready to grow your business and get grant‑ready?

Register through the weVENTURE WBC link on our homepage, take two courses, and start unlocking new opportunities today.

04/21/2026

04/16/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Jovi Ramos

Meet Jovi Ramos, a relationship-driven business development leader dedicated to connecting builders, businesses, and communities across Florida’s Space Coast. Through her work with Spectrum Business, she partners with developers, contractors, and property managers to support new construction and commercial projects with scalable connectivity solutions that keep businesses moving forward.

Beyond her professional role, Jovi is known throughout the community as a true connector. She founded The Space Coast Connector and The Space Coast Social, initiatives designed to bring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners together to collaborate, promote their work, and strengthen the local business ecosystem.

Jovi also serves as an Ambassador for the Space Coast Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of NAWIC Space Coast Chapter 355, supporting engagement, opportunity, and growth throughout the region.

Her passion for building relationships and empowering local businesses continues to make a meaningful impact across the Space Coast.

04/15/2026

New in 2026, Verizon and weVENTURE want to focus efforts to support VETERAN Owned Businesses and Military Spouses, so we will be collaborating with local Veteran Service Organizations to promote VSBDR support AND dedicate one of the 2026 IMPACT Grants to be for a Veteran or Military Spouse-Owned Business!

It’s free to Support and the benefit for you as Veteran Business Owner is Priceless!!!!

04/15/2026

Raffle Prize Spotlight 🍷

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! One lucky guest at the Blooming Social Garden will win a Luxury Wine Tasting for Four at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

Enjoy an elevated tasting experience featuring a curated selection of Cooper’s Hawk wines, guided by their knowledgeable wine team. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, explore exceptional flavors, and share a memorable moment with friends.

Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible experience while supporting a great cause. 🌿✨