Veterans, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses are invited to attend this free two-day entrepreneurship workshop. Whether you are exploring a business idea, preparing to launch, or looking to grow an existing company, this session delivers practical guidance for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Free two-day Boots to Business (B2B) - Reboot Workshop. A basic entrepreneurship education and training program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Register at: https://sba.my.site.com/ Also, there is a scan code on the attached flyer. 📅 Monday, September 28 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET (both days) - Lunch break: 12:30–1:30 p.m. each day Please bring a laptop or a tablet if possible. 📍 COL Ralph Puckett Jr. VECTR Center - Columbus Technical College - 2329 Fort Benning Road, Columbus, Georgia 31903 Host / Point of Contact: Kate Vogel, Major (Ret.), Director, The Puckett Center - Workforce Development Center, Columbus Technical College VECTR Center | Office: 706.905.8473 | Email: [email protected] No cost. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) partially funds this program. Conducted by: Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center (GA VBOC) - Instructor: Reginald Thompson, Director, Georgia VBOC Expert speakers: Monday, Sept. 28 | 12:00 p.m. — Gerardo Arias-Chong (AC), GT APEX Accelerator Counselor, Columbus, Georgia Monday, Sept. 28 | 1:00 p.m. — Tommie Beth Willis, South Georgia Regional Director, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 12:00 p.m. — Scott Chamlee, Executive Director, Jani-King of Macon Topics include: Module 1 · Introduction to Business Ownership Module 2 · Opportunity Recognition Module 3 · Markets and Competitive Space Module 3a · Economics of Small Business Start-Up Module 4 · Legal Considerations Module 5 · Introduction to Business Planning

On this day, August 26th, we celebrate the progress women have made and recommit to the work still ahead. For women veterans, that work looks like making sure every woman who has served knows exactly where to turn. For advocacy, for career support, for community, for recognition, and so much more. But that landscape can be hard to navigate. That's why today, we're proud to introduce the Women Veteran EcoSystem, a first-of-its-kind functional landscape mapping the organizations, programs, and initiatives advancing women veterans across advocacy, research, careers, community, government, and more. From government programs to grassroots networks, from research and data to legacy and recognition, this is your guide to the full picture of support available to women who have served. This is your resource. Bookmark it, download it, and share it. Explore the Women Veteran EcoSystem: www.womenveteransalliance.com/women-veteran-ecosystem We built this because we believe that when women veterans are connected, they are unstoppable. The work of advancing women veterans is a team effort and now you can see exactly who is on the team. Share this with every woman veteran and supporter in your network. The more we connect, the stronger we become. Download Flyer Warm regards, Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran

I am honored to serve as a panelist at the upcoming Fearless Fundraising for Your Small Business, hosted by the Georgia Secretary of State's Financially Fit Program. I look forward to sharing insights on access to capital, business growth, and funding strategies alongside an outstanding group of entrepreneurs, investors, and lenders. If you are a small business owner looking to grow and strengthen your business, I encourage you to attend this valuable event. Register Free Today @ https://lnkd.in/eUw4dDAd #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AccessToCapital #BusinessGrowth #UGASBDC #KennesawStateUniversity

Join this summit to network, gain valuable insights, and learn from experts across a variety of business topics. To learn more and register, click here: https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0852-001-gwi-veterans-summit-2026/

Dear Friends and Supporters of VETLANTA, This email is to announce that our Q3 Summit will be hosted at The College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 8th from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. (Personal challenge**** Invite Ten People and Bring at least Five Attendees!!!! I have attached a flyer for you to push out on social media, internal emails, and put on announcement boards. The more people we invite, the better it is for everyone.) The focus of this summit is America's 250th Anniversary and will feature the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and a performance by The Washington Tattoo Fife and Drum in period Revolutionary War uniform, led by J. Mark Reilly, former Corps Sergeant Major and Acting Commander of the U.S. Army "Old Guard" Fife and Drum Corps. Vendor Registration: https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q3-2026/ Please register for a table under Vendor Registration. Select the "+" to select one table. Then, click the Get Tickets box. Fill out the information and include your Company Name in the Name box. Click the "Checkout Now" box. Additional attendees can use the Free Admission link to register. NOTE**** The link is the only way to secure a table space. Coordinating Instructions: Vendor setup begins at 4:00 PM, but NO EARLIER. CFHOF is located at 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. There will be free parking for the first 200 attendees in the Green Deck Parking Structure, located next to the CFHOF. As always, thank you for your continued support of VETLANTA and the veteran community. Sincerely, Keara and Patrick Keara Miller 5705 Commerce Blvd, Ste. 100 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Tele: 404-751-6307 | Email: [email protected]