Upcoming events.
First Mondays Group Mentoring
November 2nd First Monday Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Turn Your Vision into Action with SMART Goals
Successful businesses don't grow by chance.
They grow because their leaders establish clear priorities and execute them consistently.
SMART Goals provide a framework for transforming ideas into measurable action.
During this mentoring session, participants will learn how to develop goals that are:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
More importantly, participants will learn how to write goals that actually move their businesses forward—not simply fill a planning document.
Through group mentoring, entrepreneurs receive valuable feedback that helps strengthen their goals and uncover blind spots before implementation
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
VWEC DALLAS SMALL BUSINESS EXPO TOUR & VR’s STRATEGIC GROWTH WORKSHOP
Join VWEC for a VIP Small Business Expo Experience
This year, VWEC is doing the Dallas Small Business Expo differently, and we’re inviting our members to experience it with us!
Instead of spending the day behind a booth, we’re stepping onto the Expo floor together for a VIP experience designed to connect, engage, learn, and build relationships.
Join VWEC as we experience the full energy of the Small Business Expo and discover firsthand why we participate in SBE events across the nation. Visit exhibitors, attend workshops and keynote presentations, participate in speed networking, and connect with entrepreneurs and businesses from across the DFW area.
This is your day to make connections, explore opportunities, and expand your network. Let’s experience the Expo together!
Interested in joining the VWEC VIP group?
Email info@veteranwomensec.org with the subject “Join VWEC at the Dallas Small Business Expo” for group details.
A Salute to Female Veterans: Your Stories Matter
A Salute to Female Veterans: Your Stories Matter
Educate. Validate. Commemorate.
Women have served our nation across generations, caring for the wounded, supporting critical missions, and leading military operations. Their service has strengthened our armed forces and expanded the paths available to those who followed. Understanding this history allows us to honor their contributions with greater awareness and gratitude.
Their impact continues beyond the uniform. As entrepreneurs, employers, professionals, and community leaders, women veterans create jobs, deliver solutions, and strengthen local economies. Validating their impact means recognizing the expertise, discipline, and servant leadership they bring to their workplaces, families, and communities.
This salute honors their service and the grit and resilience required to overcome the challenges of being a woman in the military. Rooted in gratitude, this gathering creates space to listen, reflect, and celebrate women whose commitment to serving others continues to shape our communities. Whether you own a business, pursue a career, care for your family, volunteer, or are exploring your next chapter, this gathering is for you. Your service matters, and your story belongs here.
Join the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) for this pre-Veterans Day gathering.
We will also recognize our Financial First Bootcamp, Summer Series Graduates.
Small Talk with VR Small: Smashing Survival Statistics
Small Talk with VR Small: Smashing Survival Statistics
What does it take to move beyond survival and build a business that lasts? Join VR Small and Hyacinth Tucker, Founder of The Laundry Basket, for a conversation about her entrepreneurial journey and the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shape sustainable business growth. Available for viewing November 11 at 6 PM CST, this edition of Small Talk brings the mission of Smashing Survival Statistics: Building Businesses That Last into focus through the experience of a woman veteran entrepreneur.
Picture the Brand: Podcast the Expertise
A Salute to Female Veterans: Your Stories Matter
Educate. Validate. Commemorate.
Women have served our nation across generations, caring for the wounded, supporting critical missions, and leading military operations. Their service has strengthened our armed forces and expanded the paths available to those who followed. Understanding this history allows us to honor their contributions with greater awareness and gratitude.
Their impact continues beyond the uniform. As entrepreneurs, employers, professionals, and community leaders, women veterans create jobs, deliver solutions, and strengthen local economies. Validating their impact means recognizing the expertise, discipline, and servant leadership they bring to their workplaces, families, and communities.
This salute honors their service and the grit and resilience required to overcome the challenges of being a woman in the military. Rooted in gratitude, this gathering creates space to listen, reflect, and celebrate women whose commitment to serving others continues to shape our communities. Whether you own a business, pursue a career, care for your family, volunteer, or are exploring your next chapter, this gathering is for you. Your service matters, and your story belongs here.
Join the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), in collaboration with the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for this pre-Veterans Day gathering.
We will also recognize our Financial First Bootcamp, Summer Series graduates.
VWEC NAVIGATING THE NATION: 2026 SMALL BUSINESS EXPO TOUR
THIS IS IT OUR LAST STOP: PHOENIX!
We’re closing out our 2026 Tour to Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate women entrepreneurs associated with the military across the nation!
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.
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!
Volunteer with VWEC to spotlight your business and compete for $100 in grant funding.
https://bit.ly/VWEC2026NavigatingTheNation_SmallBusinessExpoTour
You really DON’T want to miss this opportunity!
Join VWEC at one of America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade shows, conferences & networking events of the year.
Boston * May 27th * The Westin Boston Seaport District
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
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.
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.
First Mondays Group Mentoring
December 7th: First Monday Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Measure What Matters: Establish KPIs & Critical Success Factors
If you aren't measuring progress, you're guessing.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) provide entrepreneurs with meaningful data that supports better decision-making throughout the year.
Rather than tracking everything, successful business owners focus on the metrics that matter most.
During this mentoring session, participants will learn how to:
Identify meaningful KPIs
Define Critical Success Factors
Monitor business performance
Use data to improve decision-making
Create accountability for continued growth
This session helps entrepreneurs finish the year with a performance framework they can use to evaluate progress, make adjustments, and prepare for future growth.
As with every First Mondays Group Mentoring Session, participants also benefit from the shared knowledge and experiences of fellow entrepreneurs who are working toward similar goals.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Join Us Here At Home For Our Exclusive On-the-road Series
Strategic Growth:
Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Offered bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday @Noon CST.
Are YOU ready to grow?
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 Full Potential!
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.
VWEC is here to bridge that gap and empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and connections to elevate their business to the next level.
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.
Don’t miss your connection!
August 20th, October 15th & December 17th
Small Talk with VR Small: Women Helping Women WIN with Ericka McKim
Small Talk with VR Small
Her journey becomes our conversation.
Behind every business is a woman with a mission—and a journey worth sharing. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, join VR Small, Founder & CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center, for conversations with women business owners about challenges conquered, collaborations forged, and what women can build together.
Every Wednesday in October, we’ll celebrate the women behind the businesses and explore the experiences, decisions, and connections that continue to shape their success.
Women Helping Women W.I.N. will lead our conversation during Small Talk with VR Small:
W — Building Generational Wealth
I — Inspiring Disruptive Innovations
N — Nurturing Networks that Work
These conversations bring women together to share knowledge, celebrate their journeys, and empower another woman to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Join us live for one hour beginning at 6 p.m. Central each Wednesday in October on LinkedIn & Facebook. YouTube coming soon!
Listen, learn, and be part of the conversation.
Share Your Journey
Are you a woman business owner with a story that could empower another woman? Schedule a 15-minute conversation with VR Small to be considered as a guest.
COUNTDOWN TO National Veteran Small Business Week - VWEC Event Series - 2-Weeks Left
National Veteran Small Business Week - VWEC Event Series
Join VWEC as we celebrate National Veteran Small Business Week, with a series of in-person events and an online conversation designed to bring veteran women together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate a history of camaraderie that has allowed us to collectively conquer our challenges and lead in our communities.
This FREE series is designed for all women who have and are serving in the military.
A Salute to Female Veterans: Your Stories Matter November 10, from 11 AM to 2 PM
Honor the service, celebrate the impact, and hear the stories of women who have strengthened our military and our communities. Join VWEC and the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as we educate, validate, and commemorate their contributions and recognize our Financial First Bootcamp, Summer Series graduates. Whether your path includes business, career, family, or community service, your story belongs here.
Small Talk with VR Small: Smashing Survival Statistics November 11 at 6 PM CST
What does it take to move beyond survival and build a business that lasts? Join VR Small and Hyacinth Tucker, Founder of The Laundry Basket, for a conversation about her entrepreneurial journey and the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shape sustainable business growth. This edition of Small Talk brings the concept of Smashing Survival Statistics: Building Businesses That Last into focus through the experience of a woman veteran entrepreneur.
Picture the Brand: Podcast the Expertise November 12, from 11 AM to 1 PM
Your expertise deserves to be seen and heard. Join Marian Diop and Brianna Jovahn for a practical session on turning your professional image and voice into greater visibility. Discover how professional headshots and intentional personal branding strengthen your presence, while podcasting creates a platform to share your knowledge, build credibility, and establish thought leadership. Bring your expertise and explore new ways to make it count.
Small Talk with VR Small
Small Talk with VR Small
Her journey becomes our conversation.
Behind every business is a woman with a mission—and a journey worth sharing. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, join VR Small, Founder & CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center, for conversations with women business owners about challenges conquered, collaborations forged, and what women can build together.
Every Wednesday in October, we’ll celebrate the women behind the businesses and explore the experiences, decisions, and connections that continue to shape their success.
Women Helping Women W.I.N. will lead our conversation during Small Talk with VR Small:
W — Building Generational Wealth
I — Inspiring Disruptive Innovations
N — Nurturing Networks that Work
These conversations bring women together to share knowledge, celebrate their journeys, and empower another woman to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Join us live for one hour beginning at 6 p.m. Central each Wednesday in October on LinkedIn & Facebook. YouTube coming soon!
Listen, learn, and be part of the conversation.
Share Your Journey
Are you a woman business owner with a story that could empower another woman? Schedule a 15-minute conversation with VR Small to be considered as a guest.
COUNTDOWN TO National Veteran Small Business Week - VWEC Event Series - 3-Weeks
National Veteran Small Business Week - VWEC Event Series
Join VWEC as we celebrate National Veteran Small Business Week, with a series of in-person events and an online conversation designed to bring veteran women together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate a history of camaraderie that has allowed us to collectively conquer our challenges and lead in our communities.
This FREE series is designed for all women who have and are serving in the military.
A Salute to Female Veterans: Your Stories Matter November 10, from 11 AM to 2 PM
Honor the service, celebrate the impact, and hear the stories of women who have strengthened our military and our communities. Join VWEC and the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as we educate, validate, and commemorate their contributions and recognize our Financial First Bootcamp, Summer Series graduates. Whether your path includes business, career, family, or community service, your story belongs here.
Small Talk with VR Small: Smashing Survival Statistics November 11 at 6 PM CST
What does it take to move beyond survival and build a business that lasts? Join VR Small and Hyacinth Tucker, Founder of The Laundry Basket, for a conversation about her entrepreneurial journey and the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shape sustainable business growth. This edition of Small Talk brings the concept of Smashing Survival Statistics: Building Businesses That Last into focus through the experience of a woman veteran entrepreneur.
Picture the Brand: Podcast the Expertise November 12, from 11 AM to 1 PM
Your expertise deserves to be seen and heard. Join Marian Diop and Brianna Jovahn for a practical session on turning your professional image and voice into greater visibility. Discover how professional headshots and intentional personal branding strengthen your presence, while podcasting creates a platform to share your knowledge, build credibility, and establish thought leadership. Bring your expertise and explore new ways to make it count.
CANCELED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Join Us Here At Home For Our Exclusive On-the-road Series
Strategic Growth:
Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Offered bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday @Noon CST.
Are YOU ready to grow?
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 Full Potential!
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.
VWEC is here to bridge that gap and empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and connections to elevate their business to the next level.
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.
Don’t miss your connection!
August 20th, October 15th & December 17th
Small Talk with VR Small: Women Helping Women WIN with Karen Tinsley-Sroka
Small Talk with VR Small
Her journey becomes our conversation.
Behind every business is a woman with a mission—and a journey worth sharing. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, join VR Small, Founder & CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center, for conversations with women business owners about challenges conquered, collaborations forged, and what women can build together.
Every Wednesday in October, we’ll celebrate the women behind the businesses and explore the experiences, decisions, and connections that continue to shape their success.
Women Helping Women W.I.N. will lead our conversation during Small Talk with VR Small:
W — Building Generational Wealth
I — Inspiring Disruptive Innovations
N — Nurturing Networks that Work
These conversations bring women together to share knowledge, celebrate their journeys, and empower another woman to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Join us live for one hour beginning at 6 p.m. Central each Wednesday in October on LinkedIn & Facebook. YouTube coming soon!
Listen, learn, and be part of the conversation.
Share Your Journey
Are you a woman business owner with a story that could empower another woman? Schedule a 15-minute conversation with VR Small to be considered as a guest.
Small Talk with VR Small
Small Talk with VR Small
Her journey becomes our conversation.
Behind every business is a woman with a mission—and a journey worth sharing. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, join VR Small, Founder & CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center, for conversations with women business owners about challenges conquered, collaborations forged, and what women can build together.
Every Wednesday in October, we’ll celebrate the women behind the businesses and explore the experiences, decisions, and connections that continue to shape their success.
Women Helping Women W.I.N. will lead our conversation during Small Talk with VR Small:
W — Building Generational Wealth
I — Inspiring Disruptive Innovations
N — Nurturing Networks that Work
These conversations bring women together to share knowledge, celebrate their journeys, and empower another woman to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Join us live for one hour beginning at 6 p.m. Central each Wednesday in October on LinkedIn & Facebook. YouTube coming soon!
Listen, learn, and be part of the conversation.
Share Your Journey
Are you a woman business owner with a story that could empower another woman? Schedule a 15-minute conversation with VR Small to be considered as a guest.
First Mondays Group Mentoring
October 5th Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Marketing Mechanics: Turn Visibility into Qualified Leads
Marketing without strategy is simply activity.
The goal of marketing isn't to reach everyone.
It's to reach the right customers and move them toward becoming paying clients.
This mentoring session focuses on building marketing strategies that generate qualified leads and support sustainable business growth.
Participants will explore:
Identifying ideal customers
Strengthening brand messaging
Creating marketing activities with purpose
Building lead generation strategies
Turning visibility into measurable business opportunities
Group mentoring provides the opportunity to receive feedback on your messaging while learning what is working for other entrepreneurs across different industries.
When entrepreneurs learn together, everyone grows faster.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
VWEC NAVIGATING THE NATION: 2026 SMALL BUSINESS EXPO TOUR
JOIN IN LAS VEGAS!
It’s our third stop on our 2026 Tour to Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate women entrepreneurs associated with the military across the nation!
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.
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!
Volunteer with VWEC to spotlight your business and compete for $100 in grant funding.
https://bit.ly/VWEC2026NavigatingTheNation_SmallBusinessExpoTour
You really DON’T want to miss this opportunity!
Join VWEC at one of America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade shows, conferences & networking events of the year.
Boston * May 27th * The Westin Boston Seaport District
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
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.
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.
First Mondays Group Mentoring:
No First Mondays Group Mentoring Session
There will be no mentoring session in September in observance of Labor Day.
We encourage participants to use this time to implement the strategies developed throughout the year and continue making progress toward their business goals.
Our mentoring series resumes in October.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
Kick Off - Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Join Us Here At Home For Our Exclusive On-the-road Series
Strategic Growth:
Six Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business
Offered bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday @Noon CST.
Are YOU ready to grow?
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 Full Potential!
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.
VWEC is here to bridge that gap and empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and connections to elevate their business to the next level.
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.
Don’t miss your connection!
August 20th, October 15th & December 17th
First Mondays Group Mentoring
August 3rd Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Technology should simplify your business—not complicate it.
Today's entrepreneurs have access to hundreds of digital tools, but knowing which ones actually improve productivity, customer experience, and operations can be overwhelming.
This mentoring session focuses on practical technology solutions that help entrepreneurs save time, improve efficiency, and build scalable businesses.
Together we'll discuss tools that support:
Customer relationship management
Project management
Marketing automation
Financial organization
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business productivity
Rather than chasing every new platform, you'll learn how to choose technology that aligns with your business goals.
The discussion becomes even more valuable as participants exchange recommendations, lessons learned, and practical solutions they've successfully implemented in their own businesses.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
First Mondays Group Mentoring
July 6th Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Good decisions begin with good information.
A SWOT Analysis helps entrepreneurs evaluate their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, turning business insights into strategic action. Rather than relying on assumptions, you'll learn how to identify where your business is positioned today and where your greatest opportunities for growth exist.
This session is designed for entrepreneurs who have already completed meaningful market research. Understanding your customers, competitors, and industry landscape is essential to developing an effective SWOT analysis. Without that foundation, it becomes difficult to accurately identify opportunities or anticipate challenges.
During this interactive group mentoring session, participants will:
Evaluate internal strengths and areas for improvement
Identify external opportunities and competitive threats
Learn how to use a SWOT Analysis to make more confident business decisions
Gain valuable perspectives from fellow entrepreneurs and mentors
Group mentoring adds another level of value by allowing participants to compare experiences, challenge assumptions, and discover opportunities they may not recognize on their own.
Prerequisite
To gain the greatest value from this session, participants should have completed their Market Research before attending.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
VWEC NAVIGATING THE NATION: 2026 SMALL BUSINESS EXPO TOUR
COME WITH US TO SAN FRANCISCO!
Our Second Stop on our 2026 Tour to Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate women entrepreneurs associated with the military across the nation!
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.
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!
Volunteer with VWEC to spotlight your business and compete for $100 in grant funding.
https://bit.ly/VWEC2026NavigatingTheNation_SmallBusinessExpoTour
You really DON’T want to miss this opportunity!
Join VWEC at one of America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade shows, conferences & networking events of the year.
Boston * May 27th * The Westin Boston Seaport District
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
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.
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.
First Mondays Group Mentoring: Mission
May 4th Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Mission
Every successful business knows what it does.
The most impactful businesses know why they exist.
Your mission defines the purpose of your company. It explains the problem you are solving, who you serve, and the impact your work is meant to create.
When a mission is clearly defined, it becomes more than a statement—it becomes a decision-making framework that guides strategy, leadership, and growth.
A strong mission helps entrepreneurs:
Communicate their purpose clearly to customers and partners
Build a stronger brand rooted in meaning and impact
Align business decisions with long-term goals
Inspire teams, collaborators, and clients to believe in the work
Research consistently shows that organizations built around a clear mission perform better across multiple areas of business.
Purpose-driven organizations are 22% more productive than those without a clearly defined mission.
Employees who understand and connect with their company’s mission show significantly higher engagement and motivation, which directly improves performance and growth.
Some studies have found that mission-driven companies generate over twice the value per employee compared with industry averages.
In short, when people understand why the work matters, they perform at a higher level.
What You’ll Gain from This Session
During this interactive group mentoring session, participants will explore how to refine or redefine the mission that drives their business.
Participants will:
Define the purpose behind their business and the impact it is designed to create
Clarify how their mission connects to customers and community
Strengthen their brand messaging and positioning
Learn how a strong mission supports leadership, culture, and growth
The goal is not simply to write a mission statement.
The goal is to ensure your business operates with clarity, purpose, and alignment.
The Power of Group Mentoring
These sessions are intentionally designed as small group mentoring experiences, allowing entrepreneurs to share perspectives, exchange insights, and learn from one another’s experiences.
With only 10 participants per session, each entrepreneur has the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to their business.
No-shows will not be able to register for future sessions
Reserve Your Seat
If you want your business to stand for something meaningful—and communicate that purpose with clarity—this session will help you begin that work.
Seats are limited to maintain a focused mentoring environment.
Announcing VWEC: First Mondays Group Mentoring
April 6rh Group Mentoring Session
In-Person | First Monday of Each Month | 12 PM – 1 PM CST
Vision & Values
Every strong business begins with clarity.
Before marketing strategies, sales plans, or operational systems can truly work, entrepreneurs must first define where their business is going and the principles that guide how they build it.
Your vision defines the future you are working toward.
Your values determine how you lead, make decisions, and build relationships along the way.
Together, they become the strategic compass for your business.
When entrepreneurs are clear about their vision and values, they gain something incredibly powerful: alignment.
Decisions become easier, branding becomes more authentic, and the right clients and opportunities begin to show up.
What You’ll Gain from This Session
During this small-group mentoring session, participants will:
• Clarify the vision for their business
• Identify the values that guide leadership and decision-making
• Begin aligning their branding and growth strategies
• Learn alongside other women entrepreneurs navigating similar challenges
You will leave with a clearer articulation of your business direction and a framework for making more confident strategic decisions.
Why Group Mentoring Works
Mentorship is widely recognized as one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurial success. Businesses that participate in mentoring programs are significantly more likely to survive and grow.
Group mentoring strengthens that impact by creating a space where entrepreneurs can exchange ideas, learn from peers, and build meaningful connections that support long-term growth.
To ensure meaningful discussion, each session is limited to 10 participants.
Reserve Your Seat
If you are ready to strengthen the foundation of your business and gain clarity about where you are going next, we invite you to join us.
Attend one or all of these sessions as needed to support the continued growth of your business. Register at https://bit.ly/FirstMondaysGroupMentoring_VWEC