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Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference
军事和国际事务
Ames，Iowa 83 位关注者
Workshops and resources for Veterans and their families who are pursuing or considering entrepreneurship.
关于我们
Co-hosted by America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference offers workshops and resources for Veterans and their families who are considering starting a business, want to grow an existing business or simply hope to learn and connect. The conference helps participants acquire powerful new skills to achieve new levels of entrepreneurial success. Attendees go away with an all-new community of friends, supporters, and valuable connections.
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https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-veterans-entrepreneurship-conference/
Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 军事和国际事务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Ames，Iowa
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2022
- 领域
- Veterans Affairs、Small Business、Startups、Business Planning、Marketing、Finance、Exit Strategies、Business Model Canvas、Financing和Taxes
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US，Iowa，Ames，50010
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One of the best parts of the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference is the opportunity each participant has to pitch their business idea for a chance to win money to put towards their business! For the second year in a row, we were able to offer two pitch competitions to our attendees. The first was hosted by the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the Iowa SBDC, and those who pitched had the chance to win up to $2,500 for their business. The second pitch competition was generously hosted by the 11/11 Veteran Project. The prize for this competition was the opportunity to have your business logo on the side of Colin Garret's race car, with additional promotional opportunities provided (a $10,000 value). This year's pitches were extremely competitive, and we applaud all those who participated. In the business pitch competition, Jake Bruggeman (Work Truck) took first place ($2,500), Jathan Chicoine (Native Prairie Bison) took second place ($1,500), and Eric Polky (Kevo Fantasy Arts and Crafts) took third place ($1,000). In the 11/11 Veteran Project pitch competition, Jake Bruggeman was awarded first place and will have his logo placed on the side of Colin Garret's race car. Congratulations to all those who participated!
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What a pleasure to have attendees like Burkensnacks, LLC join us for the 2024 Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference. We are so happy to hear you gained new insight into your business. We hope to see you next year!
I cheated. After a half day of driving from Davenport to Ames, Iowa for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference , I was ready to take no prisoners. The conference was yesterday, but there was a pitch competition on Friday that was the real motivation to make the long drive. Getting to tell people about cookies and why we do what we do is something I am very passionate about. And with the opportunity to win a cash prize in the mix, I could not pass up this opportunity. There would also be a second pitch back to back with the first (literally) for the opportunity to partner with the 11/11 Veteran Project in their mission to support veterans. After my history, this is very close to my heart. There were about a dozen other veteran entrepreneurs in the competition with me and I was ready to take no prisoners. After all, the US Marine Corps taught my "the only unfair fight is the one you lose" so I came ready with a good story and better cookies. Our fresh chocolate chip cookies were a huge hit and my unorthodox presentation really got their attention. Unfortunately for me, the US Marine Corps also taught me that my opponents also make plans. So they were ready as well. The top three winners had better stories and proposals and I fully support their missions. We didn't "win" the competition but I plan to compete again next year and will prepare even better next time. Yesterday, we were also presented with great strategies to market and promote our business as well as some great general tips for gaining knowledge in our market and how to grow along the way. Thank you to all I met this weekend and had the opportunity to share our traditional chocolate chip cookies with. I hope to stay in touch. God Bless, Michael
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It was a pleasure to kick off the 2024 Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference with keynote speaker Allen Lazard (Wide Receiver for the New York Jets). He shared about his foundation, At the Top for Veterans, and provided inspiration and encouragement to veterans and military personnel who are reintegrating into civilian life. “Pursue something that you love and don’t get emotionally tied to the results of it. Transitions are great because they allow for growth. Have the courage to lean into the opportunity.” “Lean into the uncomfortable, ask for help. A lot of times, we get in our own way of success.” Thank you, Allen, for spending your morning at the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference!
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TODAY IS THE DAY!!! We are excited to kick off the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference. **PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE CHANGED THE CONFERENCE LOCATION! The conference will now be held at Pivot Bio Customer Success Building (2600 S. Loop Drive, Ames, IA 50010), just down the road from the original location. There is free parking on site. **This building is so new that a building icon doesn’t even appear on Google Maps – but it is there!?We will have a large flag/banner (like those used at car dealerships) at the driveway – so you can’t miss us!! See map below.
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ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! We can't wait to host the third annual Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference this weekend, May 3 - 4, 2024! Here is a lineup of what's in store this Saturday for those registered. Details on sessions are below: ??Breakout Session 1: Getting a Lender to Say "YES!" to Funding Your Business with Michael Wampler (America's SBDC Iowa) ??Breakout Session 2: Brand Basics: Building Your Purpose and Values with Gwen Friedow (Gwen Friedow Consulting, LLC) ??Breakout Session 3: Successful Veteran Business Panel featuring Patric Bergstrom, CultureKey, Jennifer Crowl, Valor Insurance, Dustin Rhoades, Ability Tech ??Breakout Session 4: Legal Issues when Forming a New Business and Accounting for Small Business with Joe Wallace (Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP) and Kyle Woiwood (UHY Advisors Inc.) ??Breakout Session 5: Getting Started: Marketing Strategies for a Small Business with Peg Mattison (Mattison Web LLC And Your Roof Doctor) ??Breakout Session 6: An Intro to Business Insurance with Scott Lawrence (American Family Insurance) Also available during these sessions are 1:1 advisor meetings where you can address your specific business-related questions with experienced mentors! Register here -->https://lnkd.in/gtQnXgbF
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ONLY 10 DAYS UNTIL THE 2024 IOWA VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE ?? There's still time to register! Don't miss the opportunity to connect with small business resources, on-site advisors, peers, and experts in various fields, ensuring entrepreneurship education and networking opportunities. Another perk: the event is completely free to attend! ??Save your spot today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gbiZhqZC
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Last year, Aniekanabasi White and Gerald Young were winners of the 11/11 Veteran Project pitch competition held during the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference! Not only did they get to see their business logos on the side of professional race car driver Colin G. race car, but they were invited to attend one of his races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 11/11 Veteran Project is hosting a pitch competition again this year so YOU can have a chance to win your logo on the side of Colin Garret's race car! Sign up for the conference today! --> https://lnkd.in/gcSAK-TR
Entrepreneur - Military Family Advocate - Non-Linear Thinker - Complex Puzzle Solver - Disruptor
Thinking about attending the Iowa Veteran Entrepreneur Conference next year…? These two showed up at the 2023 conference, and found themselves at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway a few months later, with racing champion Colin Garrett. Never miss an opportunity to expand your network and partnerships. Aniekanabasi White and Gerald Young are partnering with Colin and his 11/11 Veteran Project in an extremely innovative project, all because they took the time to learn and grow at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Lisa Kipps-Brown
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Why should you register for the Iowa Veteran Entrepreneurship Conference happening in just 2 weeks? You could get YOUR logo on THIS car! Present your business idea at the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference as part of the 11/11 Veteran Project Pitch Competition. One lucky winner will receive a prize worth $10,000, featuring their business logo as a decal on Colin G. race car for a whole race weekend, complete with promotional photos. Thanks to the 11/11 Veteran Project for sponsoring the conference and providing this great opportunity for military affiliates to grow their businesses and learn more about entrepreneurship! About the 11/11 Veteran Project: "11/11 Veteran Project is a for-purpose for-profit B2B strategic consulting firm.?We help clients solve their big picture problems, and use profits to promote access to existing resources that help improve the lives of veterans, military families, and those with special needs. Pro race car driver & 2023 TC America TCX Champion?Colin Garrett?provides the national platform required for effective promotion." For more information and to register for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference, visit https://lnkd.in/gcSAK-TR
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