BPW/FL - Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women upcoming events

Book Club - The Indigo Girl - BPW MEMBERS ONLY (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BPW BOOK CLUB

APRIL 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

BPW MEMBERS ONLY

Our Book Club Mission: This book club will focus on stories written by women, about women, and for women. Our aim is to create a space where pages come alive with conversation, where every chapter sparks reflection, and where words become tools for growth, empathy, and action.

We will select a book that either highlights women’s journeys, is authored by women, or offers wisdom and guidance for women in all walks of life.
Selections will span genres—memoir, fiction, self-development, and beyond—ensuring our reading list is as diverse and dynamic as the women in our group.
We have developed a list of suggestions provided by previous Book Club members and we all agreed these are great books. If you have books you’d like to suggest we add to this list, please email BPW/FL and we can add to the master list.
Our gatherings will foster thoughtful discussion, mutual encouragement, and the sharing of personal insights, forging bonds among members and igniting new perspectives.
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 22 from 6-7 pm.
For our next reading: The Indigo Girl.

April Book:

The Indigo Girl

In this incredible story of ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice, an extraordinary sixteen-year-old girl in Colonial South Carolina defies all expectations to achieve her dream.

The year is 1739. Eliza Lucas is sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family's three plantations in rural South Carolina and then proceeds to bleed the estates dry in pursuit of his military ambitions. Tensions with the British, and with the Spanish in Florida, just a short way down the coast, are rising, and slaves are starting to become restless. Her mother wants nothing more than for their South Carolina endeavor to fail so they can go back to England. Soon her family is in danger of losing everything.

Upon hearing how much the French pay for indigo dye, Eliza believes it's the key to their salvation. But everyone tells her it's impossible, and no one will share the secret to making it. Thwarted at nearly every turn, even by her own family, Eliza finds that her only allies are an aging horticulturalist, an older and married gentleman lawyer, and a slave with whom she strikes a dangerous deal: teach her the intricate thousand-year-old secret process of making indigo dye and in return-against the laws of the day-she will teach the slaves to read.

So begins an incredible story of love, dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice.

Based on historical documents, including Eliza's letters, this is a historical fiction account of how a teenage girl produced indigo dye, which became one of the largest exports out of South Carolina, an export that laid the foundation for the incredible wealth of several Southern families who still live on today. Although largely overlooked by historians, the accomplishments of Eliza Lucas influenced the course of US history. When she passed away in 1793, President George Washington served as a pallbearer at her funeral.

This book is set between 1739 and 1744, with romance, intrigue, forbidden friendships, and political and financial threats weaving together to form the story of a remarkable young woman whose actions were before their time: the story of the indigo girl.

BPW/FL Virtual Lounge - April (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BPW/FL Virtual Lounge
April 28, 2026
6:00 P.M. via Zoom

BPW MEMBERS ONLY

Step into the BPW Florida Virtual Lounge—a welcoming online space designed for members to come together, spark meaningful conversations, and build lasting connections. Here, you can engage in lively discussions about topics that matter, share your insights and experiences, and easily network with fellow BPW Florida members. Whether you want to exchange ideas, seek advice, or simply get to know new people, the Virtual Lounge offers a friendly and inclusive environment for every member to feel at home.

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BPW FLORIDA
WEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&A
May 7, 2026

6:00 P.M., via Zoom

Join Business Manager Chandra Tracy for an informative session on the valuable resources available through the BPW Florida website. Take this opportunity to have your questions answered about updating your member profile and connecting with fellow BPW Florida members!

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

105th Annual State Conference - BPW/FL (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

105th ANNUAL BPW/FL STATE CONFERENCE
June 12 - 14, 2026
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Full Conference Registration (ALL EVENTS) - $170

Friday ONLY - $50

June 12th, 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lunch Included

Saturday ONLY - $120

June 13th, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lunch & Dinner Party

Saturday NIGHT ONLY - $60

June 13th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner Party

Saturday Business Meetings ONLY - Complimentary for MEMBERS ONLY

June 13th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No meals included

Registration is for Conference Attendance only, hotel accommodations must be made separately.

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL
PALM BEACH GARDENS

RESERVE YOUR ROOM HERE!

$169.00 Double Occupancy plus applicable tax

Double Queen Rooms.
All rooms feature a Garden View.
Full breakfast included for each room guest.
Complimentary on-site parking

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BPW FLORIDA
WEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&A
August 4, 2026

6:00 P.M., via Zoom

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BPW/FL - Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women upcoming events

Book Club - The Indigo Girl - BPW MEMBERS ONLY (April 22, 2026)

BPW BOOK CLUB

APRIL 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

BPW MEMBERS ONLY

April Book:

The Indigo Girl

BPW/FL Virtual Lounge - April (April 28, 2026)

BPW/FL Virtual Lounge April 28, 2026 6:00 P.M. via Zoom

BPW MEMBERS ONLY

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (May 07, 2026)

BPW FLORIDAWEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&AMay 7, 2026

6:00 P.M., via Zoom

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

105th Annual State Conference - BPW/FL (June 12, 2026)

105th ANNUAL BPW/FL STATE CONFERENCE June 12 - 14, 2026 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL PALM BEACH GARDENS

RESERVE YOUR ROOM HERE!

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (August 04, 2026)

BPW FLORIDAWEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&AAugust 4, 2026

6:00 P.M., via Zoom

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

BPW/FL Website Training | Q & A (October 27, 2026)

BPW FLORIDAWEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&AOctober 27, 2026

6:00 P.M., via Zoom

ALL MEMBERS are INVITED!

BPW/FL Virtual Lounge
April 28, 2026
6:00 P.M. via Zoom

BPW FLORIDA
WEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&A
May 7, 2026

105th ANNUAL BPW/FL STATE CONFERENCE
June 12 - 14, 2026
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL
PALM BEACH GARDENS

BPW FLORIDA
WEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&A
August 4, 2026

BPW FLORIDA
WEBSITE TRAINING AND Q&A
October 27, 2026