Strong Business, Strong Owner

Join fellow veterans business owners and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs for an event designed to fuel your business growth and wellbeing.

Build Your Business. Strengthen Your Community. Invest in Your Well-Being.

  • Date: September 15, 2026

  • Time: 2:00 to 5:30 PM

  • Location: MiraCosta College – Oceanside, CA

  • Cost: FREE (Refreshments Included)

This program is supported by a grant from

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Veteran Businesses Owners connecting at SoCal VBOC's Strong Owner Networking Event.

What This Event Is About

Join fellow veterans business owners and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs for an event designed to fuel your business growth and personal well-being. This is not a lecture.

This is a high-energy, community-driven networking experience where you’ll connect, learn, and grow alongside others who understand your journey.

What To Expect

3 INTERACTION NETWORKING ZONES

  • Government Contracting

  • Marketing for Business Growth

  • Funding & Access to Capital

REAL CONVERSATIONS (NOT JUST PRESENTATIONS)

  • Ask questions, share experiences, and build relationships that last beyond the event

VETERAN-TO-VETERAN CONNECTION

  • Find your tribe, people who will support you in the “entrepreneurship battle.

Why You Should Attend

  • Build a trusted network of fellow veteran entrepreneurs
  • Learn practical strategies to grow and run your business more efficiently

  • Discover opportunities in funding, marketing, and government contracting

  • Strengthen your mindset and well-being as a business owner
  • Walk away with connections, clarity, and next steps
Group discussion at Strong Business, SoCal VBOC's Strong Owner Networking Event
Group discussion at Strong Business, SoCal VBOC's Strong Owner Networking Event

Why You Should Attend

  • Build a trusted network of fellow veteran entrepreneurs
  • Learn practical strategies to grow and run your business more efficiently
  • Strengthen your mindset and well-being as a business owner
  • Walk away with connections, clarity, and next steps
Staff from the SoCal VBOC networking with speakers and veteran business owners at SoCal VBOC's Strong Owner Networking Event.

Food & Experience

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages while you network and learn in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This is a high-demand, limited-capacity event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so another veteran can take your place.

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Are you ready to join a community of Veteran business owners in your local area and fuel your business?