She Means Business Expo: Queens Edition

Join us in Queens for She Means Business Expo—a fun, inspiring day all about women entrepreneurs!

Join us for the first-ever She Means Business: Long Island Queens Expo on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Vetro Restaurant in Howard Beach, Queens!

We're bringing together women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals from Queens and Long Island for an evening of networking, inspiration, local business discovery, and meaningful connections.

Whether you're growing your business, building your professional network, launching a new venture, or looking to meet like-minded women, this is your opportunity to get out of your usual routine, make new connections, and invest in yourself.

Come for the connections. Leave inspired, empowered, and ready to grow!

✨ What to Expect

• Three Featured Speakers: Hear from inspiring women sharing practical insights on business growth, personal well-being, leadership, and healing.
• Networking: Meet female entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
• Women-Owned Businesses: Discover local brands, products, and services while supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Mocktails & Light Bites: Enjoy refreshments while mingling with fellow attendees.
• Photo Booth & Professional Photographer: Capture the evening with photos you'll want to share.
• Event Backdrop: Take photos, promote your business, and make memories.
• FREE Event T-Shirts: Take home a complimentary event T-shirt.
• Raffles, Giveaways & Prizes: Participate in exciting opportunities to win prizes and discover offerings from local businesses.
• Permanent Jewelry & More: Explore special experiences and discover what our participating businesses have to offer.
  

🎤 Meet Our Featured Speakers

Bilinda Blume | Blume Communities

Topic: The Queen Who Does It All: Leading Without Burning Out

Women in business are often balancing countless responsibilities while trying to keep everything moving forward. Bilinda will explore how constantly operating in problem-solving and execution mode can drain your energy and impact your ability to lead effectively.

She'll share practical tools to help women entrepreneurs balance action with ease, protect their energy, and lead with intention without sacrificing their ambition or results.

You'll leave with fresh perspective on how to pursue your goals without burning yourself out in the process.

Samantha Farella | Mindbodysoul Nutrition

Topic: Fuel Yourself to Show Up Fully

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's essential. Samantha will discuss the importance of prioritizing nutrition and self-care so you can show up as your best self in business, relationships, and everyday life.

Discover how nourishing your body and making your well-being a priority can support your energy, focus, and ability to manage everything on your plate.

Because building a business is important, but taking care of the woman behind it matters, too.

April Day Garcia | Speaker & Author of The Room to Be Brave

Topic: Breaking Patterns & Finding the Courage to Heal

Through her personal journey of trauma, recovery, loss, and growth, April will explore how confronting difficult chapters of our past can help us break generational cycles, reclaim ourselves, and move forward with greater courage and self-acceptance.

Her talk offers an opportunity to reflect on the patterns that may be holding us back and consider how personal growth and healing can create space for a different future.

An inspiring conversation about finding the courage to move forward, both personally and professionally.

🤝 Who Should Attend?

This event is for women who want to grow, connect, and discover new opportunities, including:

• Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to increase visibility and build strategic relationships.
• Professionals interested in expanding their networks and meeting like-minded women.
• Women launching a business, developing an idea, or exploring their next chapter.
• Women who want to discover local businesses, products, and services.
• Anyone looking for a supportive community of ambitious women who understand the challenges and rewards of building something of their own.
  

Coming alone? You're absolutely welcome! You don't need to know anyone before you arrive. Come as you are, introduce yourself, and let the conversations begin.

Sometimes, one conversation or introduction can open a door you didn't even know existed.

🎟️ Tickets

• She Means Business Members: $16
• Non-Members: $20
  

Please note: Tickets will not be sold at the door. All attendees must have a confirmed reservation, as we’ll be checking registrations and providing name tags upon arrival.

Your ticket includes access to the expo, featured speakers, networking, mocktails and light bites, photo opportunities, a complimentary event T-shirt, and opportunities to participate in raffles and giveaways.

All vendor tables have been claimed, but attendee tickets are still available! Come meet the incredible women behind the participating businesses and enjoy an evening dedicated to connection, inspiration, and growth.

💳 Want to Avoid Eventbrite Fees?

You can pay directly via Venmo or Zelle instead of checking out through Eventbrite.

Please include your full name + “11/17” in the payment note so we can identify your registration.

Zelle: 516-880-2554
Venmo: @alexandra-marchione

Please confirm ticket availability and registration details before sending direct payment.

Dress Code: Business casual or dressy. Come dressed to network, feel confident, and enjoy the evening!

💜 Proudly Presented by Tax & Relax

She Means Business: Long Island was created to help women build meaningful relationships, increase their visibility, discover opportunities, and support one another in business.

We're excited to bring our community to Queens for the first time and welcome new faces into the network. This expo is about more than exchanging business cards—it's about creating connections, sharing knowledge, celebrating women-owned businesses, and reminding each other that we don't have to build our businesses alone.

Bring your business cards. Bring a friend. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

✨ Reserve your attendee ticket today and be part of our first-ever Queens Expo. We can't wait to see you there!