Entrepreneurial Development Training for Veteran Women

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Entrepreneurial Development Training

for

Veteran Women (V-WISE)

Main Event:  10-12 January 2013

Q & A for V-WISE Conference in Jacksonville, Florida

First of 2 Teleconference calls is Wednesday, November 28 at 10 a.m. ET

JACKSONVILLE – Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) is a unique entrepreneurship training program, and is coming to Jacksonville on January 10-12, 2013.  It was designed specifically by Syracuse University with the Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, to encourage and support female veterans with an interest in exploring careers/ opportunities in small business ownership.  V-WISE is committed to helping female veterans interested in pursuing careers as small business owners and entrepreneurs. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with Natalie Hall, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Meghan Conroy Florkowski, Program Manager, V-WISE and Operation Endure & Grow of Syracuse University and Kimberly Bynum, Deputy Director Military Affairs, Veterans & Disable Services, Office of Mayor Alvin Brown.

WHEN:             Wednesday, November 28^th 10 a.m. EST:

                                                                 or

Wednesday, December 5^th 10 a.m. EST:

DIAL:                (888) 858-2144 Access Code:  6959700

Please dial in on either day to find out if this conference is for you, or to get your questions and concerns answered!

The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, to provide veteran women with a unique training opportunity to start or grow a business. This training is open to current veteran women, active-duty women who are transitioning out of the military in the next 24 months, and a spouse or female partner of a Veteran.

Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-Wise) is a three phase training program.

In the first phase, participants will complete a self-study 15 day online course, which is focused on the basic skills of entrepreneurship and the language of business. The start date for this program will be December 18, 2012.

The second phase of the training will be a three day conference to be held at the Jacksonville Omni Hotel and Resort, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 from January 10-12, 2012. All hotel and conference fees will be paid for by the Small Business Administration; however participants are responsible for a one-time registration fee of $75 and transportation to and from the conference location.

Phase three of this program will provide on-going support to veteran women through a comprehensive network of mentors and partners.

Those interested in this highly energized and exciting program should apply no later than December 14, 2012. Please apply online at www.whitman.syr.edu/VWISEApplication2.

For questions related to the V-WISE program, please contact Syracuse University at (315) 443-4629 or Natalie Hall, SBA North Florida Veteran’s Representative, at (904) 443-1902.  

SBA: South Florida Nominations for 2013 Small Business and Advocates of the Year Awards

South Florida District Office

Nominations Sought For South Florida 2013 Small Business and Advocates of the Year Awards The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for South Florida's 2013 Small Business Person of the Year and nominations in seven other award categories recognizing excellence in small business and small business advocacy. "The South Florida Districts awards are part of the National Small Business Week (SBW) celebration," said South Florida District Director Francisco "Pancho" Marrero. "There are many outstanding entrepreneurs and small business advocates within our 24-county district. This annual awards program is our way of recognizing that excellence." The winner of the South Florida Business Person of the Year winner will go on to compete at the state and national levels. The national winner and competitors will be honored during SBW in Washington, D.C. South Florida District winners will compete against the winners from SBA's North Florida District for state honors. The South Florida District will judge nominations in the following award categories: Small Business Person of the Year; Small Business Exporter of the Year; Veteran Business Owner of the Year; Minority Business Owner of the Year; Woman Business Owner of the Year; Small Business Advocate of the Year; Financial Services Advocate of the Year; and Small Business Media Advocate of the Year. Nominations can be made by any individual or organization dedicated to the support of the small business community including trade and professional associations and business organizations. The deadline to submit a nomination to the South Florida District Office is Jan. 3, 2013. The 2013 award nomination guidelines can be found online at: www.sba.gov/content/2013-south-florida-district-office-small-business-week-awards-nominations-guidelines. For more information, please call SBA South Florida District Public Affairs at: (305) 536-5521 ext. 104. Date: 11/21/2013 Author Information: James Brooks, South Florida District Public Affairs