Join VBP CEO Lynn Lowder and Roll Call Chicagoland at Cantigny Join us April 7 at Cantigny for Roll Call Chicagoland’s 9th Anniversary event: From Service to Startup: Forging Your Own Path. The program begins with a speaker series focused on veteran business ownership, followed by an evening of networking and connection. If you’re exploring a transition, considering business ownership, or supporting others in that process, this is a great opportunity to engage. Event Details Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm CDT Location: Cantigny Park, 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, USA Cost: FREE (Parking is also free, and no DoD ID is required) Why Attend? Guest Speakers: Hear directly from VBP CEO Lynn Lowder, Southland Development Authority's Sergio Anariba, and Johnny Rodriguez from the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion Register Today To see the full schedule of events and secure your spot, please visit the official registration page: https://givebutter.com/RCC_April2026 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

Join the VA in Chicago The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is bringing the National Financial Literacy Month Celebration to Chicago. Guest speakers will be sharing insights to help Veterans and their families achieve post-military entrepreneurial and financial success. This in-person outreach event is designed to help the military community take charge of their financial journey through expert workshops and resource sharing. Event Details Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm CDT Location: The Study Hotel at the University of Chicago, 1227 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637 Cost: FREE (Parking is also free, and no DoD ID is required) Why Attend? Workshops: Access financial wellness bootcamps and retirement roadmaps. Resources: Learn about financial benefits specifically for Veterans and transitioning service members. Register Today To see the full schedule of events and secure your spot, please visit the official registration page: Register via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 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