2016 Veteran's Entrepreneurial Boot Camp 

When

Thursday November 10, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM CST
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Where

Governors State University 
Center for Perfoming Arts
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
 

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Contact

IL SBDC @ GSU 
Illinois Small Business Development Center at Governors State University 
708-534-4929 
sbdc@govst.edu 
 

 

Veterans have learned many useful skills during their military service that make them uniquely qualified to be successful business owners. This day is centered around providing Veterans learning opportunities to translate their specific skills apply them in business.

Plenty of opportunities to network with other veteran business owners as well as civilian business owners looking to connect with veteran owned businesses.

PROGRAM AGENDA:

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Breakfast & Opening Ceremonies

9:45 - 10:00 a.m. Vendor Expo / Networking

10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Finance Panel Discussion

11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Vendor Expo / Networking

11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Keynote:  Paul Jenkins of Veteran Beer Company

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Vendor Expo / Networking

1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Break Out Sessions (see details below) 

  • Government Contracting 101
  • Kickstart Your Business
  • Legal Challenges Facing Business Owners
  • Tools, Opportunities, and Advantages for Veteran Businesses

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Dessert Networking & Client Thank You - Farewell Reception