Events
OCT 10, 2024 | Arlington, TX Your battlefield may have been in a distant or foreign land. Starting and growing a business may feel just as distant and foreign. But, you can live the American dream of business ownership.
Traditionally, Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference has spanned three days, providing a comprehensive platform for networking, education, and collaboration. However, after careful consideration and feedback from our community, we have decided to pivot to a more focused format-Business Beyond the Battlefield 2024 will be a one-day summit!
This one day business-to-business educational summit, networking event, and small business showcase for military connected entrepreneurs, collaborative resource partners, military influencers, and decision-makers dedicated to growing the US economy by empowering the military connected entrepreneur community.
This event will keep you engaged with dynamic business development networking, inspirational speakers, panel discussions, subject matter expert breakout sessions and expos to get you in front of the resources that your small business needs.
Spot are limited-secure your ticket, today!
Veteran Contracting Opportunities July 18, 2024 | 1800-1730
Did you know that every year the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by veterans? Also, small businesses owned by veterans may be eligible to purchase surplus property from the federal government.
In this workshop you'll learn about federal programs that help veteran-owned small businesses access federal contract awards and surplus personal property to include the veteran small business certificaiton (VetCert) program and how certification with SBA allows service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government. Certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) have additional opportunities to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the VA’s Vets First program.
Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators! Don't miss the EpICMavs weekly speaker series presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development at the University of Texas at Arlington. This power-packed event series brings together leaders from business and tech to share their stories, insights, and advice.
Mark your calendars to join every Thursday where you'll hear from founders, CEOs, investors, and inventors engaged in technology innovation and entrepreneurship. They’ll be dishing on everything from raising venture capital and scaling a startup to pioneering new platforms and leveraging AI.
Secure your spot now for a front-row seat to the strategies, secrets, and success stories.
Boots to Business
Boots to Business is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a training track within the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. This course is open to Servicemembers (including members of the National Guard + Reserves) and their spouses. Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.