Meet the Speakers & Panels
Get to Know Central Florida
Beautiful beaches, a large veteran entrepreneur network, and the Space Coast’s booming aerospace industry. Central Florida combines an unbeatable lifestyle with limitless opportunities to work and operate a business. Meet veterans who are proof of what you can accomplish there.

Omar Fuentes
AccelEQ

Diana Tamayo
Alluvionic, Inc.

Troy Underwood
Tampa Steel & Supply
It’s Who You Know
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.

Pete Blum
eRemede

Rebecca Fior
Bank of America

Kim Lott
CareerSource Palm Beach County

Gene Moran
Capitol Integration
Roger That
Having potential customers receive your message is important for your revenue and growth. Reach the right customers with the right message using the latest tools and tips from marketing professionals and other entrepreneurs. Out.

Dan Barrow
Veterans Florida

Ricardo Garcia
Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative

Dawn Jensen
Brand Manifest

Doc Wright
Vets2PM
Florida, it’s Different Here
The hottest industries and job markets in Florida might not be what you think they are, and we’re here to help you find out more. Also, discover veteran specific state benefits and learn about Florida’s quality of life for you and your family.

Samantha DeArmond
Veterans Florida Agriculture Program Participant

Terrance McCaffrey
Enterprise Florida

Steve Murray
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Alex Adames
Legends Airways

Greg Tudor
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Knowns and Unknowns
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.

State Representative Mike Giallombardo
Iris Tech

Paul Huszar
VetCor Services

Rob Kirila
Black Powder Partners

Chuck Wheeler
Florida’s SBDC
Line of Departure
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 an interview after the Career Fair is over.

Justin Dal Colletto
Legends Airways

Wilfredo Quiles
CareerSource Brevard County

Joe Roberts
CareerSource Flagler County
Location, Location, Location
It’s an age old phrase that survives the test of time. Find out what resources can help your veteran owned business succeed in Florida. Funding, training, professional networks and contacts? We’ll answer these questions and more.

Troy Bolivar
Florida Gulf Coast University

Rafael Caamaño
Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative

Kevin Cox
Florida Atlantic University

DeSheun Hines
Hillsborough Community College