Will food be provided?

Yes. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided

Wednesday, June 11

Connect with VETS

Join VOBRT's "Connect with VETS" networking event on Wed, June 11th, 2025 at The Detroit Club.Connect, collaborate, and grow your business!

By Veteran Owned Business Roundtable

Date and time

Wednesday, June 11 · 5:30 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

The Detroit Club

712 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48226

Agenda

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Registration & Check-In

6:30 PM - 6:35 PM

Welcome Remarks

6:35 PM - 6:45 PM

Introductions

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Special Remarks

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mission Match-Up Networking Activity

7:30 PM - 8:20 PM

Open Networking

8:20 PM - 8:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Announcements

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours

Step into one of Detroit’s most iconic and elegant venues for this month’s Connect with VETS, hosted by the Veteran Owned Business Roundtable (VOBRT). This signature networking event brings together veteran entrepreneurs, corporate allies, and community leaders for an evening of relationship-building and business growth.

Speakers:

Bruno Olvera, Director – Head of North America Diversity Supplier Development at Stellantis and the VOBRT Chairman
Tawnya Rose, Vice President and Community Economic Development Manager at Fifth Third Bank

📍 Location:
The Detroit Club – A historic private club offering old-world charm and modern luxury in the heart of downtown Detroit. Learn more: TheDetroitClub.com

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Cover + Complimentary Valet with RSVP

Why Attend?

Connect with veteran-owned businesses and supplier diversity champions
Explore new contract, mentorship, and partnership opportunities
Build meaningful relationships in a supportive, upscale setting

Event Features:

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
Cash bar
Powerful networking in a historic and sophisticated atmosphere

🎖️ Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank
We proudly recognize Fifth Third Bank for their continued support in empowering veteran-owned businesses and fueling economic inclusion.

RSVP Now – Space is Limited!
Secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable evening that supports those who have served and now lead in business.

👉 www.veteranroundtable.org/connectwithvets

We look forward to seeing you there!

Organized by

Veteran Owned Business Roundtable

The Veteran Owned Business Roundtable is dedicated to “Serving those who have Served” by helping Veteran Owned Businesses (VOB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) succeed. Our efforts are dedicated to the benefit of all Veteran Owned businesses.

The Roundtable was formed in 2005 in response to State of Michigan legislation establishing a goal of 3% of state contracts to be awarded to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. The Roundtable is standing guard to monitor compliance with that promise of state contracting ( now 5%) with SDVOB. Having enlarged our mission today, however, the Roundtable serves ALL veteran owned businesses and our advocacy has succeeded in persuading large, private corporations to pledge similar goals for inclusion of VOB in existing supplier diversity initiatives.