2023 Military & Veteran Procurement Opportunities Summit

Admiral Baker Club * 2400 Admiral Baker Rd. San Diego, CA 92124

April 25, 2023

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

REGISTRATION FORM

Welcome to the 2023 Military & Veteran Procurement Opportunities Summit Registration. This unique event is designed to expose qualified participants to potential procurement and lending opportunities in Southern California. Your attendance gives you access to participating local resources to help boost your business.

**Space is limited. Please take a few minutes to complete this form and secure your seat.**

Attendees

Please provide the name and email address for each person registering for the event.

Continental Breakfast & Lunch * Free Parking * WiFi Available * Panel Discussion * Exhibitors & Networking

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

Personal Phone

Personal Email

Gender

Ethnicity

Current Military Status

Branch of Service

Separation Date (If still on active duty, enter expected separation date)

MM/DD/YYYY

Would you be bringing a guest?

YesNoThis is important to know for planning purposes.

Guest First Name

Guest Last Name

Select the area(s) that you are interested in.

Industry Certifications vs. DegreesLearn about in demand technology and business careers and credentials needed to enter these fields. What’s the difference and benefit of a certification versus a degree? Is a Master’s degree important? We will inform you about options and allow you to discover your potential by obtaining the right training to help you reach your career goals!

Entrepreneurial EducationWhat will hold you back? An MBA? 4-year business degree? What do successful entrepreneurs say?

Getting Certified to Do Business with the Government
What is the process to become a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)? What benefits and challenges can a DVBE expect?

Access to Capital
How to obtain a $250,000 loan from nonprofit Veteran Launch. Need more? At what point in your company’s growth should you seek equity financing? What is convertible debt as a way to capitalize your company?

Franchising
Although veterans are only 7% of the population, they account for 14% of all franchisees in the U.S. What are costs involved? Can you make money with a franchise? Risks?

Are you interested in more information about participating in a Pitch Competition? (You could be eligible for lending business loan ranging from $50,000 up to $250,000)

YesNo

Business eligibility (choose one)

I am sole owner of the business or proposed businessI am the authorized representative of a business that is at least 5% owned and controlled by me, I am a C-level executive of the business, and I have full power and authority to act on behalf of the business

Development stage of business

Business Address

Gross Sales of Business

How many employees

In 25 words or less -- I would describe the business as... (for example, website, mobile app, restaurant)?

Website URL (enter "none" if not applicable)

In 25 words or less -- What is your target market?

In 60 words or less - MY IDEA: What does or will the business do? (What problem will it solve for the target market?)

In 60 words or less -- MY IDEA: How does it accomplish this? (What the business does or will do differently or uniquely)

Are you interested in Franchising?

YesNo

Which State do you have an interest in opening a Franchise?

When do you wish to open a Franchise?

Will this be an owner operated business?

YesNo

Do you have financing?

YesNo

How much liquid funds do you have to invest?

Photography and Video Consent to Release

By attending this Event you give National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. and Civic Communities the permission to use my likeness in a photograph or video in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or consideration.