{"id":321339,"date":"2025-12-05T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsnetwork.com\/?p=321339"},"modified":"2025-12-05T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:45:00","slug":"9th-annual-vetrepreneur-summit-returns-to-jacksonville-to-empower-veteran-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mij.cfmedia.dev\/?p=321339","title":{"rendered":"9th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit Returns to Jacksonville to Empower Veteran Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Free one-day event offers workshops, networking, and resources to support military-connected business owners<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JACKSONVILLE, FL, December 8, 2025 \u2014 The 9th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center on the FSCJ Downtown Campus. With this year\u2019s theme, <em>From Service to Success<\/em>, the free summit is open to Veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses interested in entrepreneurship, business development, and professional networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Hosted by the City of Jacksonville\u2019s Military Affairs and Veterans Department in collaboration with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and the Florida SBDC at UNF, the Vetrepreneur Summit has become a premier event connecting military-connected entrepreneurs with the resources and community support they need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees can participate in expert-led workshops covering business planning, funding, marketing, and scaling. A dedicated networking session will connect participants with veteran-owned businesses, mentors, and investors. The event will also feature a robust resource fair with local and national organizations committed to empowering veteran-owned enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether launching a new venture or scaling an existing business, the Vetrepreneur Summit offers critical tools and connections for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: Friday, December 12, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: FSCJ Advanced Technology Center, Downtown Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission<\/strong>: Free (early arrival recommended; space is limited)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unf.edu\/SBDC\">www.unf.edu\/SBDC<\/a> or call 904-620-2441<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mij.cfmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vet-Summit-830x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321340\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><br>The City of Jacksonville is the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, serving nearly one million residents. 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