Everyone who has fought to protect the American dream should have a fair shot at living it through careful planning, hard work and a healthy dose of luck. For those who have strived, struggled and even bled for each other in uniform, come break bread together in continued service to the Veteran community and to the next generation of transitioning Veterans.
AGENDA
Event Emcee - Ed Sheffey, Rowan Tree Care (veteran-owned)
11:00 AM | Check-in and Lunch provided by Main Street Pizza Company (veteran-owned)
11:30 AM | Stephanie Hernandez, Kingsport Chamber - "Getting Connected"
11:45 AM | Sam Jones, Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council - "What is TC-MAC?"
12:00 PM | Madison Smith, KOSBE TSBDC – "Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps"
12:15 PM | Mark Bays, TSBDC & ETSU - “Introducing STRIVE"
12:30 PM | Jutta Bangs, PTAC - "PTAC Overview" (video)
12:45 PM | Valentina Gonzalez, Beyond Engagement - "Social Media Strategies for Veterans"
1:00 PM | All Attending Veteran-Owned Businesses - “Successes and Challenges"
1:30 PM | All Attendees - Open Networking
2:00 PM | Adjourned
Co-Sponsor(s): Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE); Kingsport Chamber; TSBDC, East Tennessee State University, TCMAC, Tennessee PTAC
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Madison Smith - mvsmith@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Fee: No Cost