City of St. Petersburg Highlights Women's History Month with Two Women-Focused Events

City of St. Petersburg Highlights Women's History Month with Two Women-Focused Events

March 11, 2026 - In celebration of Women's History Month, the City of St. Petersburg is proud to present two special events designed to celebrate, empower, and connect women across the community.

Blooming Business: Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 25, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Hammock Hall at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
3010 31st St. S

Blooming Business is centered around celebrating, connecting, and empowering women entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, engage in insightful "table talk roundups," and hear from a keynote speaker who will share her journey and experiences in business. Exhibition space will be available for businesses to showcase their products and services.

This event is free; registration is required. For more information, contact Kourey L. Hendryx-Bell at 892-5351 or visit https://www.stpete.org/OSD.

Her Story, Our Future: Women Leading the Way

Tuesday, March 31, at 1 p.m.
Sunshine Senior Center
330 5th St. N

This special event will spotlight five accomplished women who have made an impact in their respective fields. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of their professional journeys, gain insight into what inspires their leadership, and take part in an afternoon dedicated to empowerment, recognition, and community connection.

Panelists

• Keynote speaker: Melissa Seixas, State President, Duke Energy Florida

• Lynn Harrell-Johnson, President, National Council of Negro Women St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section

• Stephanie Morge, Vice President of Learning & Development, Power Design, Inc.

• Rita Wesley, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City of St. Petersburg

• Jeannine Williams, Chief Assistant City Attorney, City of St. Petersburg

The event is free and open to public. For more information, contact the Sunshine Senior Center at 893-7101 or visit https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/Events.