ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

After 9 Years, VWEC Launches its “Next Level Transformation: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Smash Survival Statistics

VWEC is designing the go-to strategic growth platform for small businesses—combining intentional technical assistance, revolving capital, disciplined financial frameworks, and AI-driven analytics that empower women entrepreneurs to scale, survive, and thrive.

The Next Level Transformation for VWEC introduces a global virtual platform designed to provide entrepreneurs with deeper, performance-based support.

Key features will include:

AI-driven business performance tracking tools
Revenue growth and financial framework development
Capital readiness preparation for lenders and investors
Access to progressive lines of credit designed to support scaling
Long-term advisory relationships focused on measurable outcomes

Investing in VWEC is investing in measurable, real-time business growth for women entrepreneurs. Our model converts philanthropic capital into revenue-generating enterprises with disciplined financial management, creating sustainable businesses and long-term economic impact. With AI-enabled scalability, VWEC is positioned to become a global benchmark for women’s entrepreneurial development.

Get Connected Email: info@veteranwomensec.org to schedule an information or strategy session.

2026 South Central Region Tour Kick off, 'Breakfast with a Banker' hosted by the Bank of Albuquerque, New Mexico, powered by BOK Financial,  with the slogan 'Empowering Entrepreneurial Capital Readiness.'

As the new South Central Region Chair for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), our CEO VR Small, is supporting ecosystem collaboration across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Through this leadership role, VWEC has launched the AEO South Central Region Tour powered by BOK Financial, convening entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners to advance our theme and shared mission of Empowering Entrepreneurial Capital Readiness.

A collaboration that empowers entrepreneurs to connect with capital providers, expanding access to financial education and credit development.

Navigating the Nation: 2026 Small Business Expo Tour

Conference poster for the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC), 2026 Navigating the Nation: Small Business Expo Tour, showcasing city skylines of Boston, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Las Vegas with dates and locations for this annual tour.

Now in our seventh year collaborating with the Small Business Expo, VWEC continues to engage Veteran Women Entrepreneurs locally and nationally—connecting with over 2,500+ 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 entrepreneurs nationwide.

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, and engage other entrepreneurs to develop new B2C & B2B relationships!

Registration Volunteer Opens Soon

Coming Summer 2026

Logo for VWEC 2026 'Financials First Bootcamp' with a gold first-place badge, stars, and a red ribbon that says 'Capitol Ready,' on a blue background.

Empowering Entrepreneurial Capital Readiness

Our refined Financial First Bootcamp prepares entrepreneurs for capital access by building the financial systems lenders expect.

Participants organize records, generate key financial statements, and develop forecasting tools that strengthen financial management and capital readiness.

United States map with gold stars marking VWEC client locations; Navigating the Nation SBE logos for cities visited over the past 7 years, and the new 2026 AEO South Central Region Tours celebrating its 9th Anniversary Building Capacity & Community.
One of VWEC's 9th Anniversary celebratory graphic with a large golden number 9 and a ribbon banner that reads "Anniversary."
Group photo of seven women, with five at the top and two at the bottom, in front of a black background with a logo and text; the women are dressed in professional and stylish attire, each with a name label. The top row includes Sherrell Arrington, Schemtress Williams, Ariska Scott, Ty Howard, and Ashley Adam. The bottom row features Duel Collins holding a bouquet of pink roses and Rasheena Arterbury. The central text reads 'NLBT Next Level Business Transformation
2024-2025 International Trade Cohort (ITC) Fellows with access to a $10k grant to explore viable global trade opportunities. VR Small moderates the ITC Panel Discussion at VWEC 7th Anniversary Conference,Empowering HER Path. to Success, in Dallas, TX
Group photo of the 2024 Dallas Strategic Growth (DSG) Accelerator and the 2024 "Next Level Business Transformation' (NLBT)  Cohort Fellows at Comerica BusinessHQ, home to the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC).
Collage of photos from the 2024 Weekend Retreat Series organized by Veteran Women's Enterprise Center. The images show various groups of women and men at the event, holding certificates and checks, attending presentations, and group pictures, with banners and branding of Comerica BusinessHQ and Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center.

Stay connected as we share more memories, celebrating 9 years of Women Helping Women W.I.N.