Week of Events
IOWA VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE
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.
Women Veterans’ Conference – Sisterhood of Service
See VBP at the Women Veterans' Conference - Sisterhood of Service Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago 2815 Jorie Boulevard Oak Brook, IL 60523 The first Illinois Women Veterans' Conference will be held on June 2-4 at the Hyatt Oakbrook, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oakbrook IL. The Women Veterans' Conference, Sisterhood of Service is in partnership with AllenForce. There are rooms available at the Hyatt Oakbrook - please mention the Women Veterans' Conference or AllenForce for the block rate. To make your reservations, please click here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHILO/G-ALLE. This event is for those who identify as female Veteran and presenters also identify as female. SPEAKERS UPDATED!!! SATURDAY SPECIAL FOR $25 AGENDA: Friday: Check in and Meet and Greet Social, 3-6pm Saturday: Educational Sessions, Wellness Room, Keynote SpeakersLessons for Life Balance, Generations of Women in the Military, Identity of a Female Veteran, The Science and Power of Yoga, Confidence/Solar Plexus Lessons in Leadership, SAVE Training, Claim ALL your Benefits as a Woman, and more! Sunday: Closing Brunch Join us! Registration checks can be mailed to AllenForce, PO Box 481, Plainfield, IL 60544 All proceeds help to support the mission of AllenForce. Register Online