It’s here VWEC’s
Navigating the Nation: 2026 Small Business Expo
Join VWEC as we CONNECT, COLLABORATE & CELEBRATE entrepreneurial women associated with the military from across the nation!
Now in our seventh year collaborating with the Small Business Expo, VWEC continues to engage Veteran Women Entrepreneurs locally and nationally—connecting with over 1,000+ entrepreneurs and expanding a powerful community of military-connected business leaders.
This year, VWEC is raising the bar, bringing back our Bold Business Booth, standing-room-only live workshop on Strategic Growth, and a NEW FREE online webinar designed to reach even more female veteran entrepreneurs nationwide.
Join VWEC at one of America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade shows, conferences, and networking events of the year. The Small Business Expo is your gateway to resources, mentorship, and meaningful connections that help move your business forward.
Volunteer with VWEC to spotlight your business and compete for $100 in grant funding. You really DON’T want to miss this opportunity, to be seen, engage other entrepreneurs to develop new B2C & B2B relationships!
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CELEBRATE. 🎉
For nine years, the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) has witnessed—and contributed to—the powerful evolution of entrepreneurship in communities across the country.
As a national initiative, VWEC is committed to empowering entrepreneurial women associated with the military—including veterans, active duty, reservists, and military spouses—helping them scale their businesses and build lasting economic impact.
Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with VWEC
VWEC’s specialized programs support both emerging and established businesses, equipping entrepreneurs with the strategic frameworks needed to grow, scale, and compete in today’s evolving marketplace.
Through our work, we’ve identified a series of critical growth gap that prevents many entrepreneurs from fully maximizing their opportunities, including:
Leveraging mergers & acquisitions to accelerate expansion
Entering international trade and reaching global markets
Understanding their true business valuation for smarter strategic decisions
Developing growth strategies aligned with their personal and professional vision
VWEC bridges this gap by providing entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build stronger, scalable, sustainable businesses that last!
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build camaraderie with your sisters-in-arms at one of our upcoming stops:
📍 Boston, MA | May 27
The Westin Boston Seaport District – Booth #: 316
📍 San Francisco, CA | June 25
Ohio Expo Center – Booth #: 425
📍 Las Vegas, NV | September 10
Plaza Hotel & Casino Convention Ctr. – Booth #: 224
📍 Phoenix, AZ | November 18
Phoenix Convention Center – Booth #: 226
We are strengthening a nationwide network of entrepreneurial women associated with the military—from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises.
Ready to design your Strategic Growth Plan?
Whether you're launching a startup or scaling a multi-million-dollar enterprise, sustained success in today’s fast-moving marketplace requires a strategic growth plan.
Join us for Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Scaling Successfully, where you’ll discover proven methods to create measurable value—not just for your bottom line, but for your customers, employees, and stakeholders.
This is your opportunity to position yourself as an industry leader while building sustainable, long-term growth.
At VWEC, our vision is clear:
To empower women entrepreneurs—especially women associated with the military—to build scalable, innovative businesses that dominate their industries, strengthen communities, and set a global standard for entrepreneurial excellence.
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