PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — In honor International Women’s Day, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is shining a light on its women-owned businesses.
On March 6, the retail center will host EmpowHER from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Strand for a day of free, female-empowered activities to commemorate the cultural, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
The lifestyle shopping center has 10 shops and boutiques run by women, including Blessed Boutique, Clay Haus, Craft Haus, Lickstein Plastic Medical Surgery Spa, Lola Chiq, Pineapple Kidz, Style So Chic, Tipsy Salonbar, Vagabond Apparel Boutique and What's Cooking Kids.
“At ShopCore Properties and Downtown Palm Beach Gardens we are proud of our women-owned businesses,” said Regional Marketing Manager Alexis Brock. “We value diversity, inclusion and equality and respect our tenants in the same manner as our employees - not only on International Women’s Day, but 365 days of the year.”
In addition to the planned activities, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens will be accepting donations for Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches. Items requested include gently used shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves and belts.
Below is the list of EmpowHER events scheduled for March 6:
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Caffeination Station (near the Interactive Water Feature in The Strand)
- Enjoy floral lattes and get caffeinated for a day of entrepreneurship and entertainment
- 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Self-Care Hour (Downtown Park)
- Bring your own mat or towel and join us for an hour of reflection and relation
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - The Breakdown: Panel Discussion with Local Boss Babes (in front of Lola Chiq)
- Lola Chiq and special guest influencer give you the skinny on being a successful female-prenuer.
Downtown Palm Beach GardensLola Chiq Boutique in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens.
- Lola Chiq and special guest influencer give you the skinny on being a successful female-prenuer.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - The Breakdown 2.0: Panel Discussion with Local Boss Babes (in front of Vagabond Apparel Boutique)
- Vagabond Apparel and special guest influencer give you the skinny on being a successful female-prenuer.
Downtown Palm Beach GardensVagabond Apparel clothing store in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens.
- Vagabond Apparel and special guest influencer give you the skinny on being a successful female-prenuer.
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Headshots for Her (near the Interactive Water Feature in The Strand)
- Come get creative shots for your brand with our guest photographer. Bring your laptop, props and coffee for a curated mini shoot.
- 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The Power of Community: Building a Brand Powered by Community (near the Interactive Water Feature in The Strand)
- oin special guests Holland Smith, The Social Hummingbird, Berkley Sweetapple and more as they share how they built their community-powered brand.