VEI - Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the SPEAR Accelerator: Health Tech Cohort 2025! These veteran-led companies will drive innovation in #AIinHealthcare, #NeuroTech, & #DigitalHealth. Interested in joining as a mentor, speaker, or investor? Learn more at 👉 hubs.ly/Q02Z7_bT0

🚀 Whether you're just starting your EOS journey or refining your current strategy, this workshop will help you gain clarity, focus, and the tools to grow with confidence. 📅 March 26 from 6-8:30pm via Zoom 👉 Reserve your spot today: hubs.ly/Q0466SrC0

📣Join us tomorrow! Date: February 18, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Rock and Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 Register to save your drink ticket: hubs.ly/Q042XLTk0

Join us for a workshop on Access to Capital designed specifically for new and early-stage business owners. ✔️ Steps to microloans ✔️ Qualify & strengthen your application ✔️ Difference of credit union & bank financing ✔️ Right funding option for goals 🎫hubs.ly/Q042Xzy60

VEI Boost is an in-person educational cohort designed exclusively for veteran entrepreneurs who are serious about their businesses. You’ll receive guidance to identify where to focus your time, energy, and strategy by using the GrowthWheel platform. 👉 hubs.ly/Q042WWT90

Join our Access to Capital Workshop & learn practical steps to choose the right financing for your business. Learn how to: ✅ Qualify for funding ✅ Apply with confidence ✅ Compare credit union vs. bank financing ✅ Make smarter decisions for growth 👉hubs.ly/Q040NvWY0

Ready to move from idea to action? This BOOST cohort helps identify where to focus energy, strengthen strategy, & build momentum using the Growthwheel platform. Classes are: Sat, Mar 7 Sat, Mar 14 Sat, Mar 28 ⏰ 10am–3pm 📍 National Entrepreneur Center 👉 hubs.ly/Q040NPpj0

Join us for Business and Brews in Oviedo and connect with fellow entrepreneurs in a relaxed, fun setting. 📅 Wednesday, Feb 18 | 📍 Oviedo Rock and Brews. | ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM ✅ RSVP today and bring a friend at hubs.ly/Q040NpQJ0

Happening next week! 🚨 Join us to connect with fellow alumni & allies! 💬🌟 📅 01.20.2026 ⏰ 12–1 PM (Zoom) 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03Zh90x0 Let’s keep building community through insightful convos and collaboration. #VEIConnections #AlumniCall #VeteranEntrepreneurs #IamVEI

📣Veteran Entrepreneurs: Don't forget to register for our Storytelling Workshop coming up this Friday and Saturday! Hear from our experienced facilitator, Stan Miller, on why you should attend: hubs.ly/Q03-DwS80 Register here: hubs.ly/Q03-Dt-C0

⏳ Just a few days left! Don’t miss your chance to join Florida’s top Veteran-led companies at our 2-Day Business Storytelling Retreat: happening January 16th &17th at the National Entrepreneur Center. Open to qualified Veteran-led companies at NO cost 👉 hubs.ly/Q03Zdxy30

If you want to clearly articulate your value, engage your audience, & confidently tell your business story, then this workshop is for you. Come experience why participants keep asking for more. 📅 Storytelling Workshop | Fri & Sat, Jan. 16–17 Apply at hubs.ly/Q03YTfrZ0

Why Join the VEI Launch Cohort? • Validate your business model • Get focused time to work on your business • Learn when and how to pivot • Strengthen sales & revenue strategy • Gain practical finance insights • See real business results Apply now: hubs.ly/Q03YmJNX0

We congratulate our colleague Rafael Caamano on being named Professional of the Year at the 2025 Don Quijote Awards. This award recognizes Hispanic leaders who exemplify excellence, leadership, and impact. We are honored to have him on the VEI Team! #DQawards #IamVEI

🚨 Important Update 🚨 The Veteran Business Summit has a new date! Be sure to update your calendars. 📅 Moved from May 7th to May 14th 2026 at the GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona, FL. 🔗 Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03YmVmK0

🚀 Ready to turn your business idea into a viable startup? Validate your business model, uncover customer needs, and rapidly test and refine your ideas by applying today to the VEI Launch cohort starting Jan 15, 2026. 👉 hubs.ly/Q03XxKPZ0 Let’s launch your vision together!

Today is #GivingTuesday, help us empower Florida’s veteran #entrepreneurs. VEI has supported 800+ veterans to launch and grow their businesses. Support #Veterans: 👉 Donate today: hubs.ly/Q03VYSby0 👉 Sponsor the 2026 Veteran Business Summit: hubs.ly/Q03VYSDG0

🚀 Seeking Sponsors! The 2026 Veteran Business Summit is May 7! Support veteran entrepreneurs & get your brand in front of 200+ founders, business & community leaders. Learn more & secure your sponsorship: hubs.ly/Q03VqP1M0 #VeteranBusinessSummit #SupportVeterans #IamVEI

📣Save the Date! The Veteran Business Summit returns May 7, 2026. Join veteran entrepreneurs, innovators & leaders from the region as we connect, collaborate, & strengthen the veteran business community. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03Vphh_0 #VeteranBusinessSummit #VeteranEntrepreneurs

⏳ Tomorrow’s the Day! 🇺🇸 Join us Nov 11 at Johns Hopkins Univ. for Veterans for the Future: Innovation in Service of the Public Good. Hear VEI Co-Founder Ricardo Garcia & SPEAR alumni driving veteran-led innovation. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03QPZYk0 #VEI #VeteransDay #Innovation

We’re just 1 week away! 🇺🇸 Join us Nov 11 at Johns Hopkins Univ. for Veterans for the Future: Innovation in Service of the Public Good. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03QPXLY0 #VEI #VeteransDay #Innovation