VetBiz

Happy Friday #LinkedIn #leaders, 🎉 We're Celebrating 20 Years of Impact! 🎉 Today marks a significant milestone for VetBiz as we commemorate our 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, we've had the honor of assisting thousands of veterans and their families, providing the support they need to thrive in their post-military lives. Our journey wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our incredible #staff, #boardmembers, and the entire #community of veterans we proudly serve. Your commitment and hard work have been the #backbone of our mission, and we are deeply grateful. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our efforts to support and empower more #veterans and their #families. We invite you to learn more about how you can join our mission and make a difference. Learn more at (https://www.vetbiz.com) Here's to many more years of service and impact! 🇺🇸

🚨Incoming opportunities to launch or grow your business 🚨 Check out the upcoming opportunities and registration links below ⬇️ Ace$$ to Money presented by KC SCORE (in person event): On May 31st get inspired by 3 Keynote Speakers, 5 panel discussions, 6 interactive workshops, and 3 levels of pitch competitions facilitated by more than 30 experts in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our own Mitch Fitzpatrick will be presenting a breakout discussion all about funding programs for veteran and military spouse business owners! Brandie Schmidt will also be in attendance to answer all of your questions about how we can help you take your business to the next level! https://lnkd.in/g85g67DX IRS Resources for Small Business (online event): On May 15th from 1-2pm CST learn from IRS Senior Stakeholder Krista Sullivan about how the IRS supports small businesses and can make doing your business taxes less stressful! https://lnkd.in/eZg9_zSA VetBiz Activate Cohort V (online event): Kicking off on May 30th from 6pm-8pm CST. We are super proud of this in house program targeted for business owners who are in the ideation/beginning phases of their business venture! We have a great lineup of expert presenters who will provide you with actionable steps to make your business dream a reality at no cost to you! https://lnkd.in/gqUTDB_h STL BizConnect Linking Entrepreneurs to Resources (in person event): If you are in the STL area on May 14th from 1pm-3pm CST, you won't want to miss this chance to connect with so many small business support organizations in one place at the same time! Come see us and many others who will be in attendance https://lnkd.in/gJ5YvWCv Pathway to Success Connecting the Dots with SBA: If you are a military spouse looking to start or grow your business, check out this free webinar on May 9th from 11am-3pm CST that will be full of no cost resources and actionable steps to grow your military spouse owned business venture! https://lnkd.in/etuWg4Hi

🥳Happy National Small Business Week🥳 Over the past week, the VBOC at VetBiz has been celebrating in the way we know best. Spreading the good word about all of the no cost resources and training available to veteran and military spouse business owners to launch or grow 🚀their business venture. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is the Boots to Business training we host at 6 different military installations across Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois. In two days of training, current service members, military spouses, and veterans hear from experts in the field and put tools in their business ownership toolbox 🧰🔨. A heartfelt thank you to our resource and community partners who lend their time and expertise to help our military community launch and grow their business ventures ⬆️. #vetbiz #veteranownedbusiness #militaryspouses

SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Program is a 6-month, no-cost, business executive development program for owners of existing businesses (3+ yrs old) in the Salina-Manhattan-Topeka region. The goal of the T.H.R.I.V.E. Program is for each participant to develop a Strategic Growth Plan for their firm. Per the attached overview, the hybrid (virtual and in-person sessions) program is scheduled to start in June and end in December of this year. A business coach has been contracted to serve the Manhattan Cohort this year: Kelbe McGill of KM Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Get more info here: https://lnkd.in/gJUJ2TTJ

It's safe to say Spring is upon us 🌺🌻and the training opportunities are heating up at VetBiz. We have been fielding a lot of questions related to funding 💵 and funding opportunities. The first step to acquiring funding is getting funding ready ✅. These programs below are a fantastic place to start and connect with local change makers 📈 in the entrepreneurship community. Links to register and full details below ⬇️ Virtual Reboot: Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? If so, this is the place for you. This one day crash course training will be held online via zoom on April 9th, 2024. Link to full details and registration here https://lnkd.in/gTJjZPVs . VetBiz Activate Cohort V: VetBiz Activate will be launching again on May 30th, 2024, virtually from 6pm-8pm! It will run every Thursday evening through June 27th, 2024. To get on the sign-up list and receive all information prior to the course, follow this link to apply https://lnkd.in/gqUTDB_h . Midwest “Path to Prosperity” Regional Economic Development Series: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have partnered to present a series of regional events across America entitled, “Path to Prosperity”. The series provide small businesses, including agriculture enterprises (farmers and ranchers), communities, and individuals useful information, tools, resources, and the opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions intended to create economic progress. Link to register is here with options to attend in person in Maryville, MO or online via zoom on April 24th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/ghfrPmAz We are looking forward to connecting with you all at these events!

🌟 **Empowering Our Heroes in Business** 🌟 Good day, #LinkedIn #leaders, In the journey from service to entrepreneurship, our veterans carry forth a legacy of dedication, resilience, and leadership. As they transition into the world of business, they're not just starting companies; they're revitalizing our communities, creating jobs, and bringing innovative solutions to our most pressing challenges. 🚀 Veteran entrepreneurs come from a rich tapestry of experiences that uniquely equip them for the trials and triumphs of business ownership. Their ventures span across industries, yet all share a common thread: the embodiment of courage and the spirit of service. 🇺🇸 However, the road to entrepreneurship is fraught with hurdles. From accessing capital to finding the right support network, these brave men and women often face formidable barriers. Yet, if history has shown us anything, it's that veterans excel when overcoming obstacles, especially when they have the right support. 🤝 This is where we can make a difference. By donating as little as $10 a month to vetbiz 501(c)(3), we can help provide the essential resources, mentorship, and community that veteran entrepreneurs desperately need. Your contribution could be the catalyst for a veteran-owned startup's success story. 💡 Let's honor their service by supporting their dreams. Together, we can empower our veteran entrepreneurs to continue serving our nation, not in uniform this time, but through their businesses and innovations. Every donation lights the path for a brighter future, not just for our veterans, but for our communities as a whole. ✨ Join me in supporting this noble cause. Donate today at https://vetbiz.com/donate/ and let's help our veterans build, grow, and succeed. Because when they thrive, we all do. 🌱 #VeteranEntrepreneurship #SupportVetBiz #CommunityImpact #Innovation #Leadership #DonateToSupport

🌟 Attention Growth Stage Veteran and Military Family Entrepreneurs! Elevate your entrepreneurial journey at our upcoming CEO Roundtable featuring Tim Petron, Founder of TSP Edge, LLC! 🚀 🗓️ Mark your calendars for this upcoming Monday, February 5th, as we gather for an insightful discussion that promises to inspire, empower, and fuel your business growth. Tim Petron, a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader, will share invaluable insights from his journey with TSP Edge, LLC. 👥 This is also a great opportunity to network with fellow veterans, military family entrepreneurs, and like-minded professionals who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of building businesses within the veteran and military community but space is limited so secure your spot now! 🌐 Click the following link to register: https://lnkd.in/g7Mqjic9 Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Let's build a thriving community of veteran and military family entrepreneurs together! 🚀💼 #CEORoundtable #VeteranEntrepreneurs #MilitaryFamilyBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingOpportunity #EntrepreneurialJourney

📣Tomorrow @6am: A Must-Watch Collaboration on KSDK - 5 On Your Side When #ChallengeUnlimited and VetBiz crossed paths at Filament LLC for #Thinksgiving, it seemed fate had a hand in bringing old friends together again! 🤝 See how this partnership will empower veterans in their journey to civilian careers. Here's a look: #BehindTheScenes! 📺 Be sure to watch "Today in St. Louis at 6 AM" Live stream available here: https://lnkd.in/gzEwCFgu #MilitaryEmployment #VeteranSupport #NonProfitImpact #KSDK #STLMade #WeAreCU Charlotte Martin Hammond Seth Miller Rene Knott SourceAmerica U.S. AbilityOne Commission

🚨 St. Louis area entrepreneurs 🚨 If you have a business idea, or side hustle you are looking to grow, check out the amazing opportunity from The BALSA Foundation below. 1k 💸and 5k 💰 grants available. Applications are now open until Jan 24th⏳Full details and link to application on the link ⬇ #vetbiz #veteranowned #militaryspouses #grant #stlouis

Another one! 🔑 Check out the article below ⬇ for the latest installment in our VetBiz Insights end of year series from our very own Mitch Fitzpatrick.