Thursday, June 20

MILITARY & VETERAN BUSINESS OWNERS EXPO

Connect with successful like-minded Military and Veteran Business Owners at our Expo to network, learn, and support each other in person.

By NABVETS/MVPG

Date and time

Thursday, June 20 · 10am - 4pm EDT

Location

South Carolina National Guard Armory

1225 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open with First 10 Vendors who will showcase their products and/or services.

Entertainment/Dance

Fashion Show/Line Dance

Jazz Band/DJ

During Intermission we will provide a catered Lunch with drinks and desserts for our Military & Veteran Vendors, VIP and & MVP Guest.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Second 10 Vendors will provide info and showcase their products or service.

Raffles/Door prizes

Silent Auction

Guest Speakers

Close out with final words and network exchange for the next event.

About this event

6 hours

MILITARY & VETERAN BUSINESS OWNERS EXPO

Come join us at the South Carolina National Guard Armory for a day filled with networking and opportunities! This expo is perfect for "Military and Veteran Business Owners", looking to showcase their products and services. To connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, while they grow and invest in themselves, as well as in sharing their skills and talents with other Veteran in the Veteran Business Community Space. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!

Note: All attendees are requested to bring a gift card from any local Veteran Owned or Veteran friendly commercial contracting, materials or hardware stores or establishment for the minimum amount of $10. Ex: Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Capital Supply, The Restore or RoseTalbert Painters. Any contracting supply vendor who sell paint brushes etc.

This will assist to defray any additional cost for materials and supplies needed to complete our "Veteran Plaza Project". All proceeds will go to the assistance of Resources, Referral and affiliate services for local and surrounding counties of South Carolina. If you are so inclined to assist in the remodling efforts, with skills, in-kind donations, resources, venture capitalist, philanthropist or sponsorships; give us a call at: (844) 458-1041 or email us at: MilitaryVeteranPersonnelCSC@gmail.com.

Additionally, for those Veteran interested in setting up as a vendor, please contact the toll free number at (844) 458-1041 Ext. 701; for our Administration team to inquire! hurry spaces are limited.

Note: VendorTable request are by invitation only . Contact Carol the administration coordinator for details and additional information and consideration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost for this event?

There is no charge to attend however, this is a fundraising event and we request a contribution of service, resources, or in-kind donations for support to our cause. All attendees are requested to give something from any Veteran Owned or Veteran friendly company who sells gift cards $10 min.

What do we bring with us to the event?

All attendees must bring a valid ID, a gift card and a copy of the receipt printed or on the cell phone from event bright to registration and enter the event.

What is the purpose of the gift cards or contribution?

The gift cards will assist with the purchase of materials and other supplies needed to complete the renovation project at the Veteran Plaza. An alternative to the gift card would be to donate handyman or contractor skills, time, and/or resources, as well as any donated materials will be accepted.

Organized by

NABVETS/MVPG

NABVETS IS A NATIONAL VETERAN SERVICE NON-PROFIT 501 (3) C ORGANIZATION. THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY: THE NABVETS COLUMBIASC CHAPTER & SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COMMAND HEAD QUARTER GROUP AND SPONSORED BY: MILITARY VETERAN PERSONNEL GROUP (MVPG), SERVING ALL VETERAN, WITH A FOCUS AND PRIMARY DEDICATION AND PASSION FOR VETERAN ALL RED BLOODED AMERICANS WHO SERVED ONE DAY OR 30 YEARS AND ANY WAR OR CONFLICT.

OUR MISSON - PURPOSE IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY FROM SOLDIER...TO...CIVILIAN LIFE STYLE TO INCREASE THE LIVING QUALITY OF LIFE AS WE KNOW IT AS A VETERAN. TAG LINE: VIP..."VETS IN POSITION" THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN COLUMBIA, SC.

PLEASE COME SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AS WE HIGHLIGHT OUR MILITARY VETERAN PERSONNEL- BUSINESS OWNERS PLATFORM.