Welcome To Freedom Summit II
American River College
4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Saturday, June 15th, 2019
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Network with other Active Duty, Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and Subject Matter Experts; Select from 8 breakout sessions on: Starting or expanding your business – Business Terms/Image: Presenting yourself for Success • Financing a Business through debt or equity and Fund raising • Food and Beverage Industry • DVBE Certification & doing business with the government • Buying or selling a business, Business Valuation • Advertising & Marketing using Social Media and SEO • Legal, Taxes, Accounting, Book Keeping • Human Resources & using a Professional Employment Organization • Franchising • Business Plans 101 and Pitching your Business
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Join Us for 2019 Veteran Entrepreneur Freedom Summit II
The Largest NorCal Gathering of Veteran and Military Business Owners
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-bubble-comment-streamline-talk” title=”About Us”]Hosted by the American River College and supported by sponsors, Freedom Summit II is presented by Veteran Launch, the Rosie Network, and National Veterans Transition Services (REBOOT), in collaboration with CalVet, SBA and other Veteran Service Organizations.[/cth_featurebox]
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-home-house-streamline” title=”Business Ownership”]9% of U.S. businesses are owned by veterans. Approximately 25% of transitioning service members elect to start their own business, and 49% of military spouses are already self-employed. The 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses together generate $1.14 trillion in annual revenue, employing over 5 million, with a payroll of $195 billion.[/cth_featurebox]
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-speech-streamline-talk-user” title=”Veteran Entrepreneurs Summit”]The 2019 Freedom Summit presents an opportunity to network, meet business leaders and connect with subject matter experts at this groundbreaking event. And, introducing two new features this year: connect with mentors through Focus and participate in the “Pitch- Session” where selected Vetrepreneurs have the chance to “pitch” their business to real angel investors.[/cth_featurebox]
Don’t Miss This Great Opportunity to Connect and Learn from the Best!
LAST YEAR’S SPEAKERS
THE SCHEDULE
Check-in / Registration / Networking / Continental Breakfast
0800 - 0845Color Guard Ceremony to Open Summit / Welcome Remarks
0845 - 0910Keynote Speaker
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Panel I
Access to Capital
Determining Your Career DNA
Morning break / Exhibitors
1010 - 1030Morning Sessions A (Choose 1)
Advertising & Marketing using Social Media and SEO
Legal, Taxes, Accounting, Book Keeping
Human Resources & using a Professional Employment Organization
Franchising
1030 - 1110Morning Sessions B (Choose 1)
Buying or selling a business, Business Valuation
Business Plans 101/ Pitching your business
Food and Beverage Industry
DVBE Certification & doing business with the government
1120 - 1200Lunch & Networking with Sponsors, Exhibitors, Experts
1200 - 1300Panel II
Marketing Your Business Effectively
1300 - 1330Afternoon break 1 / Exhibitors
1330 - 1350Afternoon Sessions C (Choose 1)
Advertising & Marketing using Social Media and SEO
Legal, Taxes, Accounting, Book Keeping
Human Resources & using a Professional Employment Organization
Franchising
1350 - 1430Afternoon Sessions D (Choose 1)
Buying or selling a business, Business Valuation
Business Plans 101/ Pitching your business
Food and Beverage Industry
DVBE Certification & doing business with the government
1440 - 1520Afternoon break 2 / Exhibitors
1520 - 1540Pitch Competition – The Finals
1540 - 1700Trade Show Break Down
1700WHAT TO EXPECT
[cth_featurebox title=”Great Speakers”]Ten unique perspectives on business ownership. No war stories from large corporations with experience and budgets that doesn’t apply to small enterprise. All the selected speakers have hands-on pragmatic, real-world knowledge and realistic useful insight to share.[/cth_featurebox]
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-cocktail-mojito-streamline” title=”Network with peers”]Rub elbows with other vetrepreneurs, franchisors, government contracting managers, and subject matter experts who have been there and can advise you on the best practices to insure your success.[/cth_featurebox]
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-map-pin-streamline” title=”Five Transition Tracks”]Covering everything from startup to building your gang, certification and diversity supplier tips, and essential real-world skills, we give you the chance quickly pick up what you need to know.[/cth_featurebox]
[cth_featurebox icon=”icon-armchair-chair-streamline” title=”Stimulating and Exciting Environment”]Enjoy a place to RETHINK. RETOOL. TAKE CONTROL. Where everyone wants to support your success and is there to mentor and sustain your vision.[/cth_featurebox]
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