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Business Beyond the Battlefield Virtual Conference


Dallas/Fort Worth District Office

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Business Beyond the Battlefield Virtual Conference!

BBB

October 6-8, 2021

 

Presented by UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center

UTAVBOC is a Resource Partner with SBA

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Time is ticking to register for the 2021 Business Beyond the Battlefield Virtual Conference!

Your battlefield may have been in a distant or foreign land. Starting and growing a business may feel just as distant and foreign. But, you can live the American dream of business ownership!

BBBVirtual provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including inspirational keynotes, subject matter expert breakout sessions, opportunities to develop connections with experienced coaches and mentors, expert referrals and dynamic business development networking activities.

This 3-Day virtual business-to-business networking & educational event, trade show & conference is for military connected business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who is interested in starting, growing or empowering military connected small businesses!

Enjoy 20+ hours of content:

Access to Capital

Success in the Government Marketplace

Leadership and Influence for Business Success

SBA resources for Veterans

and much more!

 

Wednesday, October 6, 7:30am-3:00a.m. CST – “Accessing Capital for Your Small Business”

Sessions include:

  • Exhibitor and Business ShowcaseShowcase your veteran-owned and military-spouse owned products
  • Value Added Financing for Small Business
  • Profit Mastery: Understanding Your Financials
  • SBA Funding Programswith SBA Lender Relations Specialist, Derenda Fisher
  • Access to Capital Panel Discussion with Q&AGet answers to your critical questions from an expert panel, including our speakers, the SBA, lenders, and VOSB colleagues who have been there and done that.
  • Networkingbuild your network and share your business card with fellow attendees who are part of the military connected entrepreneur community
  • Get Local Assistance with Your Business- Meet with SBA Resource Partners and get local assistance for your business. The SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses. Learn how SBA initiatives help small businesses succeed and empower future leaders.

 

Thursday, October 7, 7:30am-3:00am CST – “Success in the Government Marketplace”

Sessions include:

  • Exhibitor and Business ShowcaseShowcase your veteran-owned and military-spouse owned products
  • A Proven and Consistent Approach to Secure Government Contracts
  • Networkingbuild your network and share your business card with fellow attendees who are part of the military connected entrepreneur community
  • Exploring the Government Marketplace For Your Veteran Owned Business Breakout Session
  • Federal Market Penetration Strategies –  with Head of 8(a) Business Development Program at the SBA, Dallas/Ft. Worth District Office- Nancy Alvarez
  • Government Contracting Panel Discussion with Q&A Get answers to your critical questions from an expert panel, including our speakers, the SBA, lenders, and VOSB colleagues who have been there and done that.
  • Meetup with National Medal of Honor Museum Prime Contractors seeking Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Military Spouse Owned Small Business subcontractors, vendors and material suppliers to help build the National Medal of Honor Museum.

 

Friday, October 8, 7:30am-12:00pm CST – “Impact and Influence your Small Business for Success”

Sessions include:

  • Exhibitor and Business Showcase- Showcase your veteran-owned and military-spouse owned products
  • Live2Lead with John MaxwellLearn from elite leaders, including the #1 leadership expert in the world, John C. Maxwell, and gain leadership principles and personal growth techniques for you and your small business
  • Networking build your network and share your business card with fellow attendees who are part of the military connected entrepreneur community
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For more information and to participate in the conference, please visit https://bbbc.uta.edu/. All sessions will be virtual and will use the event hashtag #BBBCV21.

Cosponsorship Authorization #21-21-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement 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 nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance, by contacting smallbusinessweek@sba.gov. UTAVBOC services are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.