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IJF 2023 Annual Summit

Hilton Chicago/Northbrook 2855 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

We are thrilled to announce that several members of our VBP team will attend the Operation Connect Illinois Summit at the Hilton Northbrook on April 19, 2023. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and veteran service providers, collaborate, and learn about the latest developments in the field.

Free

Christ and Combat: a Vietnam Veteran Shares His Story

Knox Presbyterian Church 1105 Catalpa Ln, Naperville, IL, United States

Mr. Lynn Lowder is a Vietnam veteran, business owner, attorney, author, keynote speaker, and board member with for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He owns the recently opened Rosie's Home Cookin' restaurant located at 1567 North Aurora Road in Naperville. Rosie's is committed to supporting veteran patrons and purveyors. Lynn will share his combat experience with those in attendance and what convinced him that Christ is undoubtedly who He professed to be...the Christ. Lynn will reflect upon the behavior of his disciples both before and after Christ's resurrection.

$10

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Fair

Brookfield Conference Center 325 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI, United States

Join us at the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Fair and connect with the Veteran Business Project! Date: Thursday, May 25 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Brookfield Conference Center 325 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005 Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to network with professionals, access valuable business resources, and gain insightful knowledge. Register for the event using this link. We invite you to come and be a part of this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you there!

IOWA VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA, United States

Register now for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference on June 1-2, 2023, where Veterans and supporters will learn more about navigating entrepreneurship. Join us at this incredible event, co-hosted by Home Base Iowa, America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. The conference will offer workshops and resources for Veterans and their families considering starting a business, wanting to grow an existing business, or simply hoping to learn and connect. The conference helps participants acquire powerful new skills to achieve new levels of entrepreneurial success. Attendees leave with an all-new community of friends, supporters, and valuable connections. When you're there, stop by the VBP booth! When: Pitch Workshop (included, optional) June 1, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Reception (included, optional) June 1. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Conference June 2, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Who: Veterans, military personnel, and their families and business partners, as well as those who support veteran entrepreneurs Cost: $30 Learn about topics such as: Legal Aspects of Running a Business Banking Basics Marketing Your Business Time Management Exiting a Business Financing Options Social Media Marketing Taxes And so much more! Get complete details on the event on the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship website.