Growth Through Networking
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services attended the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) VETS25 Conference in Orlando.
Present at the multiday conference were veteran business owners, contractors, and government officials. The focus on growth for veteran small business owners and those who support or work with them overlapped nicely with Dixon Center activities. Our attendance is creating business opportunities to work with other’s attending and interested in five topics affecting veteran entrepreneurs:
- Government opportunities.
- Emerging policy and priorities.
- Challenges and opportunities.
- Access to capital.
- Preservation of set asides government contracts.
Our leadership attends these types of conferences to create business development and growth opportunities with donors and potential partner prospects.

More Posts

Building a National Network of Building Trades Partners
“We’re building a network of organizations that are singularly committed to creating positive outcomes for veterans and their families.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice

Expanding the Center’s Impact Through Strategic Business Development & Resource Sharing
“When looking to make a real difference in the lives of veterans and military families, veteran-supporting individuals and organizations – large and small, from around

Pipeline of Dreams
“Achieving our vision to be the resource of choice for organizations and partners that work to improve the lives of veterans and their families requires a robust and aspirational pipeline.” – Eileen Greenlay,

Aligning Capabilities to Elevate Veteran Success
“The Center brings a capacity-building lens—helping organizations strengthen how they deliver, connect, and scale impact—and we see real opportunity to support the Boeing Center in