This impactful series of events helps strengthen our local entrepreneurial ecosystem and expand opportunities for small businesses in our community. Through meaningful conversations, collaboration, and shared learning, they are laying a strong foundation for small businesses to start, grow, and Take Flight in Warner Robins. Register at: https://startupwarnerrobins.com

🩷🤍 [ATLANTA IS CALLING!] Will you answer? In just FIVE days, Women Veterans from across the country will gather in Atlanta for the 4th Annual National Women Veterans Pink & White Empowerment Summit, powered by Fiserv! This powerful one-day experience is designed to elevate your purpose, wellness, leadership, and entrepreneurial vision, alongside a community that understands your journey. ✨ Here's what’s waiting for you: Inspiring keynote speakers Interactive workshops & expert panels Strategy conversations for career and business growth Breakfast, lunch, and event swag Vendors and resources designed for Women Veterans ✅ The details: Location: Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel Date: Saturday, March 21 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tickets: $25 administrative fee Attire: Business Casual — Pink & White with flair Secure your seat today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eX9cE4-M

Thank you to the South Carolina VBOC team for allowing me the opportunity to spend two days with members of the U.S. Coast Guard teaching the Boots to Business entrepreneurship course. 11-12 March 2026, 9 participants. Shout out Mrs. Jennifer Liddy, SC VBOC instructor and small business advisor for making this workshop happen. Throughout the course, Coast Guardsmen explored what it means to become entrepreneurs and learned the key steps involved in starting and growing a small business. Participants discussed how to evaluate business ideas, understand startup costs, and develop a strong foundation for launching a successful venture after service. The class also covered valuable veteran-focused resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center Program network, ensuring participants know where to turn for continued guidance and support as they pursue business ownership. We were fortunate to have Reginald Thompson, Director of the Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center (GA VBOC) Business Outreach Center, join us as a guest instructor and share his expertise and insight with the class. A special thank you to Dr. Tracey Arrington for coordinating and hosting this two-day training course and ensuring everything ran smoothly. We appreciate the opportunity to support those who serve as they explore entrepreneurship and their next chapter. #SCVBOC #BootsToBusiness #VBOC #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SBA #MilitaryTransition #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #USCG

🚀Free, 2-Day, Boots to Business (B2B) Entrepreneurship Workshop, 10-11 March 2026, hosted by Fort Benning TAP Academy | 8:30 AM-4:00 PM both days! 💰“Funded in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” Total of 22 participants 👨🏻‍🏫Instructor: Georgia VBOC Instructor: Scott Ross 🪖This training is offered to all Active Duty Service members, Transitioning, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans of all eras, and their spouses are eligible to participate. 📚Topics will include: · What is Entrepreneurship? · Idea vs. Business Opportunity? · Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry · The Economics of Small Business · Selecting The Correct Legal Structure · Financing Your Venture · Business Planning · SBA Resources for You 🔗#smallbusiness #startups #entrepreneurship #veterans #Milspouses governmentcontracting LegalSupport womensbusinesscenter SBDC accesstocapital 🌐SBA: https://sba.my.site.com/s/ Georgia VBOC: https://gavectr.org/VBOC/ SCORE: https://score.org SBDC: https://americassbdc.org APEX Accelerators: https://lnkd.in/g3xFd3zB ACE/WBC: https://aceloans.org MSU-RR: https://lnkd.in/gPJWPBYC Onward to Opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ec2ZpbG7

Hello everyone — I’m Tim. I wasn't sure where to drop my introduction, so I hope this thread is ok My professional background is in crisis leadership, emergency management, and responder wellness. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with public safety agencies and government leadership during complex incidents and disasters. I previously served as Chief of Staff to a State Fire Marshal and later as a Special Assistant to a State Transportation Secretary, roles that gave me a unique view of how leadership, policy, and operational response intersect during high-pressure events. Alongside that work, I’m also a conference speaker and trainer, and I’m a certified speaker, facilitator, and coach with Maxwell Leadership. Much of my speaking and training focuses on leadership under pressure, responder mental health, peer support, and building resilient teams. I also founded the Supportive Healing Initiative for Emergency, Line, and Disaster responders (SHIELD), a peer-support and recovery framework designed specifically for those who serve in high-stress professions. I’m always interested in learning from others who work in leadership, coaching, mental health, and crisis response spaces. Looking forward to the conversations here and connecting with many of you.