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SUMMARY:Beyond the Call Networking - Action Zone
DESCRIPTION:Action Zone and Colony Grill have teamed up to bring you a powerful networking series designed for military and first responders. Whether you’re a business owner\, aspiring entrepreneur\, or supporter of veteran\, military spouse\, first responders\, first responder spouses and their businesses\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and grow.\nTo kick off the New Year we would like to welcome our nonprofit partner Tampa Bay VetNet. VetNet is a premier networking forum dedicated to fostering authentic\, face-to-face connections for service members\, veterans\, and military spouses. By bridging the gap between the military community and influential local business leaders\, VetNet provide a space to share transition success stories and cultivate meaningful relationships. Whether virtually or in person\, VetNet empowers our members to expand their personal and professional horizons through the power of community.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/beyond-the-call-networking-action-zone/
LOCATION:Colony Grill – Tampa Midtown\, 3640 Midtown Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Veterans Business Council - Tax Tips for Veterans Workshop - SWFL\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:This training session provides veterans with valuable insights into navigating tax considerations unique to their personal and professional circumstances. A certified public accountant will share practical tax strategies and best practices designed to help veterans maximize savings\, maintain compliance\, and plan more effectively for the future. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly during an open Q&A session\, ensuring their individual questions are addressed and they leave with actionable knowledge tailored to their needs.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/veterans-business-council-tax-tips-for-veterans-workshop-swfl-inc/
LOCATION:SWFL Inc.\, 20041 South Tamiami Trail\, Estero\, FL\, 33928
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Tampa Veteran Beer Club - Action Zone
DESCRIPTION:Join Action Zone and Tampa Veteran Beer Club for a relaxed networking social bringing together veterans\, first responders\, entrepreneurs\, employers and supporters. Connect over great beer\, meaningful conversation\, and shared experiences while building relationships that extend beyond the event.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/tampa-veteran-beer-club-action-zone/
LOCATION:Bad Monkey Ybor\, 1717 East 7th Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:January Pitch Event - Florida Gulf Coast University
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Cohort participants have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges for a chance to receive non-equity seed funding. Community members\, family\, friends\, and university students will be invited to attend and cheer on the Veterans as they showcase their ideas.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/january-pitch-event-florida-gulf-coast-university/
LOCATION:Florida Gulf Coast University – Lucas Hall\, 10501 FGCU Blvd. South\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:VEI Storytelling Retreat: 2 Day - Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is a powerful business tool and a skill that every entrepreneur should seek to master. Unfortunately\, most of us struggle to communicate our business ideas\, visions\, and values when it comes to telling our stories. This lack of story cohesion confuses clients and prevents them from establishing an emotional connection with you and your brand. \nThis doesn’t have to be the case. \nOur Business Storytelling Retreat is a 2-day experience designed to teach you the power of storytelling and inspire you to confidently communicate the value you deliver to others. You’ll shape your experiences and ideas into engaging narratives and learn to deliver them with absolute clarity. \nBy attending our retreat\, you’ll learn how to: \nCraft stories that connect with others\nImplement a repeatable storytelling framework in your business\nCommunicate with other entrepreneurs about your ideas and experiences\nGain the confidence needed to share stories effectively\nApply your stories in real-world business scenarios\nYour story can make or break the relationships you build with your clients. Register now for a chance to tell your story the right way. Open to veteran-led companies.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/vei-storytelling-retreat-2-day-veterans-entrepreneurship-initiative/
LOCATION:National Entrepreneur Center\, 3201 E. Colonial Drive\, Suite A20\, Orlando\, FL\, 32803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:The Florida SBDC Network will host a special showcase event on the Capitol Courtyard featuring network small business clients\, stakeholders\, and community partners. The purpose of the event is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and to provide an opportunity for business owners to share their insights and experiences while showcasing products and services to our legislative officials.  The Florida SBDC Network will also provide tours of its mobile assistance center\, which is deployed following disasters to provide on-site assistance to business owners.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/florida-small-business-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:The Florida State Capitol\, Tallahassee\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mission:  Collab & Connect - Florida Atlantic University
DESCRIPTION:A casual networking event for Florida Atlantic’s Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program community:  veterans\, mentors\, partners\, and local business leaders.  Come swap resources\, make warm introductions\, share what you’re building\, and leave with a least one new connection (and one new next step) to move your venture forward.  We’ll also be sharing information about the Getting Started Cohort which begins Feb. 12\, 2026.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/mission-collab-connect-florida-atlantic-university/
LOCATION:Tap 42 Boca Raton\, 5050 Town Center Cir.\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33486\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:MacDill AFB & USCG Air Station Clearwater SkillBridge Career Fair
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URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/macdill-afb-uscg-air-station-clearwater-skillbridge-career-fair-2/
LOCATION:St. Pete College Epicenter\, 13805 58th St N\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:SkillBridge
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