Conference to Provide Help for Veterans who own Businesses
By CRA News Service
Veterans interested in starting or expanding small businesses can get help at a free conference on April 11 at Palm Beach State College.
The Florida Veteran Business Conference takes place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Palm Beach State College, HT 103, 3000 Saint Lucie Ave., Boca Raton.
“We are committed to bringing more Veteran-owned small businesses into a public-private partnership to help them grow and succeed,” said Joseph Franklin, executive director of the National Disabled Veteran Business Council. “This event is a unique opportunity for veteran-owned small businesses to connect directly with government procurement decision makers and business partners.”
This is the NDVBC’s premier government event designed to help veteran entrepreneurs compete for — and win — new business.
By attending, veteran-owned business owners will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect directly with representatives from several government agencies and commercial companies.
The sessions will be tailored for all stages of business growth.
Participants will receive information, tools, tips, techniques and how-to instructions to start, build and expand a small business into a life-changing reality. Networking opportunities include business requirements sessions and networking roundtables.
Finally, veterans will learn about getting the veteran-owned business certification needed to compete for federal contracts, outreaching to veteran communities, and targeting networking to discuss government procurement and contracting requirements.
Contractor growth rates are down as the U.S. emerges from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. However, contracting for service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses is increasing at an annual growth rate of 15 percent, organizers said.
There are 26 million small businesses in the United States. Of these, 3.6 million are owned by Veterans and service disabled Veterans. They employ over 1.8 million workers and generate over $1.6 trillion in revenue. VA assists Veteran-owned businesses with everything from small business start-ups to large defense contracts.
To register, visit https://clients.floridasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=700340042.
For more information, email fmg.1249@gmail.com or call 561-350-9351
