Small Business Conference and Networking Conference
U.S. Small Business Administration and American Legion Networking conference on August 25, 2025 from 8:30am to 5pm.
Date and time
Location
Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water Street Tampa, FL 33602Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Coffee Networking
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Veterans In Manufacturing, Exporting & the Industrial Base (Moderated by SBA)
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Procurement & VETS First Policy (Moderated by SBA)
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Veteran Transition Support-Support & Capital Access for Veteran Entrepreneurs
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Entrepreneur Spotlights (Moderated by FAVOB or Florida Commerce)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Afternoon Breakout Roundtables
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Session: Veteran Entrepreneurship as a National Growth Strategy
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes
During the conference, you will learn proven strategies for veteran entrpreneur success, including branding, mentorship, policy, procurement - all led by industry experts and veteran business leaders.
Small Business Administration's (SBA) participation in this cosponsored activity is not an edorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminitory basis. Reasonable arangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Frequently asked questions
*Find out how veterans are driving innovation support to launch and grow a successful business. *Learn how to access funding and transition support to launch and grow a business. *Discover how to advocate for your business and access government contracting opportunities.
Business professional dress is recommended. You will be meeting business leaders, industry experts, and other veteran business leaders.