Women's Professional Collective

What Women's Professional Collective does

Women's Professional Collective (WPC) and its affiliated 501c3 nonprofit, the Women's Professional Network (WPN), together operate a Tampa Bay-based women's professional networking organization founded in 2021 by Jacqui McCray and Coreena Breazeale. The organization serves women at all career stages, from solo entrepreneurs to established executives, via a tiered membership model: a free tier providing Facebook group access and basic directory listing; Emerald Affiliate Membership at $75/month offering elevated visibility, social spotlights, and member-only events; and Diamond Partnership at $3,500/year granting executive-level benefits including quarterly social media spotlights, GoHighLevel sub-account access, CEO dinners, leadership roundtables, and an affiliate referral program with commission earnings. The Gem Community concept curates a subset of high-impact women for intentional mentorship and immersive workshops, reinforcing the brand's collaboration-over-competition positioning.

The organization generates revenue through recurring paid memberships, event ticket sales (e.g., Cocktails & Connections, golf tournaments, the 40 Women to Watch awards), affiliate commissions, and tax-deductible donations to the nonprofit arm. GoHighLevel serves as the core operational platform for subscription management, event registration, and checkout funnels; no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, with a 11,000-13,000+ member Facebook community as the primary funnel and signature events at venues such as Ulele, The Colonial at Sunset, and Saddlebrook Resort serving as in-person conversion points. The hybrid WPN/WPC structure separates philanthropic impact from paid commercial operations, allowing donations to remain tax-deductible while paid memberships are processed through the for-profit entity.

Name

Women's Professional Collective

Legal name

Tampa Bay Women's Professional Network

Website

https://thewpn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Women's Professional Collective, operating with its 501c3 nonprofit arm WPN, runs a Tampa Bay-based women's professional networking organization founded in 2021. It offers tiered memberships (Free, Emerald at $75/month, Diamond at $3,500/year), signature events, and a 15-industry directory serving 11,000-13,000+ members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meet & Invitational Organizers (MPAKADAC), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Women professional networking
• Membership community
• Professional development events
• Women business collective
• Mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Diamond Partnership Membership: Premium annual membership tier at $3,500 per year providing executive-level visibility, strategic partnerships, exclusive leadership roundtables, speaking opportunities, and VIP event recognition. Includes quarterly social media spotlights, monthly newsletter features, affiliate referral program with commission earnings, GoHighLevel sub-account access, and priority access to partnerships.
2. Emerald Affiliate Membership: Paid monthly membership at $75/month providing elevated visibility, two social spotlights per year, monthly group welcome emails, access to exclusive member-only events including plated dinners and workshops, discounted event tickets, and complimentary marketing consultation.
3. Free Membership: Free tier providing basic networking access, Facebook group access, public event invitations, and basic directory listing. Serves as a funnel to paid tiers.
4. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for events such as Cocktails & Connections (May 14th, $?), and annual awards ceremonies. Limited tickets available for premium networking experiences.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to WPN (501c3) supporting programs, resources, and events for women entrepreneurs and professionals in the Tampa Bay community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women's Professional Collective operates a tiered women's professional networking and membership community serving the Tampa Bay region. The organization sells Free, Emerald Affiliate ($75/month), and Diamond Partnership ($3,500/year) memberships, complemented by signature events such as Cocktails & Connections, golf tournaments, workshops, Leadership Roundtables, CEO dinner parties, Spotlight Wednesday live sessions, and the annual 40 Women to Watch showcase. The Women's Professional Network (WPN) operates as the 501c3 nonprofit arm that hosts public events and accepts tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

The Women's Professional Network (WPN) is a 501c3 non-profit networking organization for women professionals in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Women's Professional Collective (WPC) serves as the for-profit elite membership arm containing the Gem Community. The organization operates a tiered membership model with four levels: Free Membership (basic networking access), Emerald Affiliate ($75/month - enhanced visibility and events), Diamond Partnership ($3,500/year - executive-level benefits including GoHighLevel sub-account access), and community events including Cocktails & Connections networking events, Golf Tournaments, Spotlight Wednesday live sessions, and Leadership Roundtables. Additional offerings include an online member directory filterable by 15 industries, newsletter subscription, and blog content. The WPN and WPC together form an ecosystem supporting professional development, mentorship, and leadership growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamond Partnership Premium annual paid membership at $3,500/year providing executive-level visibility, strategic partnerships, exclusive leadership roundtables, speaking opportunities, VIP event recognition, quarterly social media spotlights, monthly newsletter features, affiliate referral program with commission earnings, GoHighLevel sub-account access, and priority access to speaking engagements. Designed for established women business leaders seeking executive-level visibility and growth.
• Emerald Affiliate Membership Mid-tier paid monthly membership at $75/month providing directory listing with photo, business, and mission; two social spotlights per year; monthly group welcome emails featuring new members; access to exclusive member-only events including plated dinners and workshops; discounted event tickets; co-working session, book club, or peer-led gathering hosting opportunities; access to private member communication portal; and complimentary consultative lead-gen meeting with internal marketing team. Designed for women in business seeking elevated visibility and networking.
• Free Membership Free gateway membership providing access to the networking Facebook Group, invitations to public and donation-based events, basic networking opportunities, access to the public-facing directory of paid members, and a pathway to deeper engagement through volunteering. Designed as a funnel to the paid Emerald and Diamond tiers.
• Cocktails & Connections Events Ticketed signature networking events bringing together professionals for curated bites, cocktails, and meaningful connection. Example event: May 14th event at Ulele rooftop fireside patio. Limited ticket availability creates urgency and drives acquisition. Designed for women professionals seeking curated networking experiences.
• Golf Tournament Annual sponsored golf tournament with multiple local business sponsors (Saddlebrook Resort, The Posture Lab, Top of the Town Marketing, Be Younique Events, DFCU Financial, Evergreen Links & Leisure, CRA American Lightscapes, Aligned Business & Sports Counsel, KNK Photography, Nutritional Frontiers, BFit Holistic Health & Wellness). Designed to combine networking with event sponsorship revenue.
• Spotlight Wednesday Live session feature exclusive to Diamond Partners where members showcase their businesses to the WPC network. Designed as a visibility and authority-building benefit within the Diamond Partnership tier.
• Leadership Roundtables and CEO Dinner Parties Private executive gatherings and CEO dinner parties exclusive to Diamond Partners, designed for high-level conversation, strategic networking, and peer learning among established women business leaders.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Saddlebrook ResortminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golf tournament sponsor providing venue for WPN's golf tournament event. Demonstrates community support from local hospitality businesses.
• The Posture LabminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golf tournament sponsor. Local wellness business supporting WPN events and community initiatives.
• Top of the Town MarketingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Marketing company owned by WPN co-founder Jacqui McCray; provides marketing services to the organization. Golf tournament sponsor and active board member company.
• Be Younique EventsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Event planning company; golf tournament sponsor supporting WPN events.
• DFCU FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Credit union; golf tournament sponsor supporting WPN community initiatives.
• Evergreen Links & LeisureminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golf tournament sponsor; local business supporting WPN events.
• CRA American LightscapesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golf tournament sponsor; local business community supporter.
• Aligned Business & Sports CounselminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Legal/business counsel firm; golf tournament sponsor and Diamond partner.
• KNK PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Photography services; golf tournament sponsor supporting WPN events.
• Nutritional FrontiersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Nutrition company; golf tournament sponsor supporting WPN wellness-focused community.
• BFit Holistic Health & WellnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Wellness business led by Dr. Cristy Berry; Emerald member and event sponsor.
• The Mug CreativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite design agency owned by Diamond member Nicole Waters. Created and maintains the WPN/WPC website. Demonstrates member-provided services benefiting the organization.
• Novera Sports AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports agency co-founded by WPN co-founder Jacqui McCray; represents aligned business interest within the organization ecosystem. Diamond partner providing sports and entertainment industry connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Women Who Tech: Nonprofit community mobilizing women in tech through virtual events, hackathons, and grants. Comparable as a women-focused professional/community organization with virtual events and nonprofit status, but narrower vertical (tech) and largely virtual rather than local-meetup model.

Direct peers

• Athena Alliance: Membership organization focused on advancing women to C-suite and board roles through executive peer groups, mentoring, and leadership resources. Closely comparable to WPC Diamond tier's emphasis on leadership roundtables, CEO dinner parties, and executive visibility.
• Chief: Private members club for women executives offering peer group meetings, leadership development, and curated networking. Directly comparable to WPC's Diamond/Gem Community tier in business model (paid membership for executive women) and target customer (established women leaders), though operating nationally at much larger scale.
• The Assembly: Invitation-based membership community for women in media, entertainment, and adjacent industries offering curated programming, dinners, and salons. Directly comparable to WPC's Gem Community in invitation-only/curated access model and women-leader focus.
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): Long-running national association for working women providing networking, leadership development, and recognition awards. Comparable as a women-focused professional association with chapter-based networking events and recognition programs analogous to 40 Women to Watch.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): National 501c6 trade association for women business owners with local chapters, advocacy, and member benefits. Closely analogous to WPN in nonprofit trade-association model, local-chapter structure, and women-business-owner focus, though operating at national scale.
• Female Founder Collective: Community and membership organization for women-founded businesses offering networking, peer support, and visibility. Comparable in customer base (women business owners), membership-driven GTM, and emphasis on collaboration over competition.
• Ellevate Network: Established women's professional networking organization with membership tiers, local chapters, virtual events, and mentorship programming. Closely comparable to WPN/WPC in mission (women's professional advancement), tiered membership model, and event-driven community engagement.

Emerging players

• Tory Burch Foundation: Nonprofit foundation supporting women entrepreneurs through capital, education, and community programs. Comparable in mission (women entrepreneurs/business owners) and nonprofit structure, though program design leans toward fellowship/capital rather than local chapter networking.
• Female Quotient: Community and movement focused on closing the gender equity gap, with activations at conferences and corporate partnerships. Comparable in mission (women's professional advancement) and event-led engagement, but with a corporate-partnership GTM rather than tiered memberships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/womensprofessionalnetworktampabay
• Instagraminstagram.com/thestylishchick
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tampa-bay-women-s-professional-collective

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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