This unique event is dedicated solely to veteran and military spouse business owners and the ecosystem that supports them. Over the course of four days, stakeholders, IVMF program graduates, and veteran and military spouse business owners from around the country gather to network, and learn about the latest opportunities, best practices, and resources available to their growing companies.
Participants (ten total) will be nominated to participate in a series of activities and workshops to assess the barriers confronting their business and best prepare them to leverage the resources of the conference. They will be eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding for their company.
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This year provided opportunities to connect with representatives from Fortune 500 companies, multimillion-dollar businesses, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurship experts and providing opportunities to connect with those in your industry
Individual consultation and office hours are available with many subject matter experts throughout the event. These exclusive learning opportunities help business owners to maximize their growth potential by pinpointing challenges and finding solutions.
Product-based business and military community resource and service providers are able to showcase their business offerings to attendees at a dedicated event. With the opportunity to sell products and services on-site, the value add for participating businesses is top-notch!
In addition to casual conversations, attendees can mix and mingle with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and fellow veteran and military spouse business owners throughout the conference with multiple networking-focused opportunities. Many successful business partnerships have started as a result of networking receptions at Veteran EDGE!
Attendees can engage with and learn from fellow business owners within your industry during Industry Night. At Veteran EDGE, other participants are not competitors but instead are resources and battle buddies for one another as we all seek business growth and success opportunities.
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families is working with Inc. 5000 to celebrate the third annual Vet100 Awards Ceremony and dinner powered by Fiserv. This event will honor the 100 fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses in the nation and recognize the hard work and commitment they have put into their entrepreneurial dreams. Learn more about Vet100.
Integrated into the Veteran EDGE Conference, this procurement-focused initiative seeks to connect veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses with Fortune 500 companies and executives to help them gain valuable resources, information, and best practices related to procurement opportunities. Learn more about VetSource.
The Veteran EDGE Conference is a 3+ day training event that connects veteran and military spouse business owners with breakout sessions, business experts, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. They will be able to manage the growth of their businesses by finding mentors, connecting with networks, and accessing resources.
This conference is designed to accommodate actively scaling businesses. Participants must be a veteran, active duty service member, National Guard, Reserve, or military spouse business owner who have been operating their business for at least one year as of January 1, 2023. Participants must be able to provide proof of their service or their spouse’s service, along with proof of business ownership.
Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, TX.
March 22-25, 2023
“I love the Veteran EDGE Conference because it’s a great time to catch up with familiar faces, network, and resharpen your skills. You go back home to your business refreshed and ready to conquer the world.”
Otis Thomas
Noah’s Ark Child Care Academy
