Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University are proud to announce the upcoming Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference on June 2 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames.
A welcome reception on the evening of June 1 will be held at the ISU Research Park Core Facility. The conference is open to Veterans, military personnel, their families and business partners, and community members who support Veteran entrepreneurs and business owners and will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs in Iowa. The conference is for attendees who have their own business but also for those considering an entrepreneurial venture and want to learn.
The Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference offers education, resources, and networking opportunities to Iowa’s veteran community. The conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a business pitch workshop. Business partners are invited to exhibit at the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from successful veteran entrepreneurs, learn from industry experts and connect with other veterans.
New in 2023, attendees of the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference are invited to participate in a pitch competition to be held during the conference. A pitch workshop will be held on June 1, prior to the opening night reception, for those who may want assistance crafting their pitch.
“This event provides a great opportunity to bring together Veterans, military personnel, and their families and business partners to connect with entrepreneurial experts and resource providers for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration,” shared Jathan Chicoine of Home Base Iowa, one of the conference co-hosts.
Organizations or companies serving veterans that are interested in sponsoring the conference, want to book an exhibitor table or sponsor registration costs for attendees of limited means may visit the conference website for information.
Registration for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference is available at https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-veterans-entrepreneurship-conference/ or by contacting Jean Walsh, Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, 515-294-2776 or info@isupjcenter.org.
