As we kick off another impactful decade of the Brazil-Florida Business Council, we also celebrate Women’s International Month. We are excited to announce the launching of our Women of Impact series, dedicated to honoring extraordinary women making a profound difference in our community.
This isn’t an event for women’s only. Men are not only welcome but essential allies in recognizing, celebrating, and fostering women's achievements by attending this special program, as their support is critical for accelerating progress toward gender equality.
Date: March 10th
Location: The Tampa Club
Program:
12 pm: Welcome Reception and Strategic Networking
1 pm: Program and Luncheon
Attire: Business. Jacket is required
Join us for the Annual Membership Luncheon: Celebrating this phenomenal lineup of bold visionaries, trailblazers and changemakers:
✅Woman Impact Tech Honoree
Linda Olson is the CEO & founder of Tampa Bay Wave, Florida’s #1 Accelerator for tech startups. Tampa Bay Wave runs the only Florida-based accelerator accredited by GAN, the Global Accelerator Network, and has supported 450 startups since 2013. Collectively, these startups have raised $650+ million and created 4,000 jobs.
A Tampa Bay native, Linda began her career managing software implementation projects for Fortune 500 companies and has worked with tech startups and venture capital since 1999. She has Masters and BS degrees from Florida State University, and an MBA from Columbia University.
✅Woman Impact Music Honoree
Loren Oliveira, Co‑founder of Brazilian Voices (South Florida) will join us to share insights about BV’s impactful projects and the role of music in healing. Brazilian Voices brings music and joy to hospitals, ICUs, pediatric units, and senior communities—providing comfort and cultural connection to patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, especially within diverse and underserved populations. Their work beautifully illustrates the transformative power of the arts.
✅Woman Impact Sport Honoree
With the FIFA World Cup approaching this summer and Orlando having been named the USA Sports Capital in 2025, this year’s Annual Membership Program will highlight the influence of women in sports and leadership in our community. Kay Rawlins, Founder of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride will join us at the luncheon to accept the Women Impact Sports Award and to share your experience in pioneering women’s soccer and shaping Orlando’s sporting landscape.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experience, and inspire one another.
Space is limited. At this moment, we’re accepting reservations for BFBC members and special guests only.
