Registration desk will remain open through the end of the evening Networking Reception.

Visit our Sponsors during the event and learn about what they offer. Be sure to thank them for supporting military and veteran families!

Networking time is available during the entire Expo. Get started when you arrive.

Greetings! Join everyone in the Main Hall for the event kick-off.

Beautiful beaches, the nation’s 3rd largest veteran population, and a robust economy and entrepreneurship network — Florida combines an unbeatable lifestyle with limitless opportunities to work and operate a business. Meet veterans who are proof of what you can accomplish in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.

Networking is something not everyone is good at, but it’s something everyone must do. Simply attending the Expo will greatly expand your professional career network. While you’re here, learn additional proven methods to grow your network both online and offline.

Selling the benefits of your product or service to your customer is more important than simply listing off all the features. Veterans tend to be too technical or literal, when their marketing needs to show a solution to the customer’s problem. Reach customers with the right message using the latest tools and tips from marketing professionals and other entrepreneurs.

The hottest industries and job markets in Florida might not be what you think, and we’re here to help you find out more. Also, discover veteran specific state benefits and learn about quality of life amenities for you and your family that make Florida the most sought after.

Sole proprietorship, LLC, franchise, acquisition, etc. – what’s the best for you and your business idea or plan? Strike out on your own, buy and improve an existing business, or research franchising opportunities. Learn about all the options available to you.

It’s an age-old phrase that survives the test of time. Find out what resources in Florida can help your veteran owned business succeed. Funding, training, professional networks and contacts? Our experts answer these questions and more.

The last stop before the Career Fair the next day. Get prepared and learn how to stand out and make a lasting impression with employers that leads to interviews after the Expo is over.

Receive one-on-one Career Fair preparation with staff from Veterans Florida and CareerSource.

Open to all! Grow your professional network and meet speakers, sponsors, employers, exhibitors, and other attendees

Thank you for joining us. Safe travels!