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VWEC NAVIGATING THE NATION: 2026 SMALL BUSINESS EXPO TOUR

  • The Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 United States (map)

We’re Back—JOIN US IN BOSTON!

As we kick off our 2026 Tour to Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate women entrepreneurs associated with the military across the nation!

ON THE HARBOR

Now in our seventh year collaborating with the Small Business Expo, VWEC continues to engage Veteran Women Entrepreneurs, gaining invaluable insights from New York City, to Pasadena, Houston, Atlanta, DC, Chicago, Columbus; and of course, here in Dallas—connecting with over 2,500+ entrepreneurs and

This year, we’re back, continuing with our engaging booth, standing-room-only live workshop, and now we’ll be presenting a webinar for the Small Business University!

Join VWEC at one of America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade shows, conferences & networking

events of the year.

The Small Business Expo is your gateway to resources, mentorship, and connections to take your business to the next level.

Volunteer with VWEC to spotlight your business and compete for $100 in grant funding. You really DON’T want to miss this opportunity!

CONNECT, COLLABORATE 🎉CELEBRATE🎉

For nine years, the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) has witnessed the dynamic evolution of entrepreneurship—both in our communities and across the nation.

As a national initiative, VWEC is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs associated with the military—including veterans, active duty, reservists, and military spouses—empowering them to scale their businesses and achieve lasting success.

Join VWEC for our Navigating the Nation: Small Business Expo Tour

2026

We’re strengthening our nationwide network of entrepreneurial women associated with the military—from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build camaraderie with your sisters-in-arms at one of our upcoming stops.

  • San Francisco * June 25th * South San Francisco Conference Center

  • Las Vegas * September 10th * Plaza Hotel & Casino Convention Center

  • Phoenix * November 18th * Phoenix Convention Center, South Building

Are YOU ready to grow?

Take your business to the next level?

Whether you're launching a startup or scaling a multi-million-dollar enterprise, sustained success in today’s fast-evolving market requires a strategic growth plan. Join us for Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business, where you'll discover proven methods to drive measurable value—not just to your bottom line, but to your customers, employees, and stakeholders.

This is your opportunity to position yourself as an industry leader and achieve long-term, sustainable growth.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with VWEC!

At VWEC, our specialized programs are designed to support both emerging and established businesses, equipping entrepreneurs with the strategic growth strategies they need to scale successfully.

We’ve identified a critical gap in business growth—one that prevents many entrepreneurs from:

  • Leveraging mergers & acquisitions for expansion

  • Exploring international trade to reach global markets

  • Understanding their business’s true value for smarter decision-making

  • Developing strategic growth plans that align with their personal and professional vision of success

VWEC is here to bridge that gap and empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and connections to elevate their business to the next level.

#Smallbusiness #StrategicGrowth #VeteranEntrepreneurs

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