Dear Friends and Supporters of VETLANTA, This email is to announce that our Q3 Summit will be hosted at The College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 8th from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. (Personal challenge**** Invite Ten People and Bring at least Five Attendees!!!! I have attached a flyer for you to push out on social media, internal emails, and put on announcement boards. The more people we invite, the better it is for everyone.) The focus of this summit is America's 250th Anniversary and will feature the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and a performance by The Washington Tattoo Fife and Drum in period Revolutionary War uniform, led by J. Mark Reilly, former Corps Sergeant Major and Acting Commander of the U.S. Army "Old Guard" Fife and Drum Corps. Vendor Registration: https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q3-2026/ Please register for a table under Vendor Registration. Select the "+" to select one table. Then, click the Get Tickets box. Fill out the information and include your Company Name in the Name box. Click the "Checkout Now" box. Additional attendees can use the Free Admission link to register. NOTE**** The link is the only way to secure a table space. Coordinating Instructions: Vendor setup begins at 4:00 PM, but NO EARLIER. CFHOF is located at 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. There will be free parking for the first 200 attendees in the Green Deck Parking Structure, located next to the CFHOF. As always, thank you for your continued support of VETLANTA and the veteran community. Sincerely, Keara and Patrick Keara Miller 5705 Commerce Blvd, Ste. 100 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Tele: 404-751-6307 | Email: [email protected]

Veterans Curation Program (VCP) – Augusta, GA New session starting November 2026 – Applications now open! The Augusta Veterans Curation Program is hiring veterans for its next five-month paid employment session beginning in November 2026. Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by New South Associates, the VCP gives veterans hands-on laboratory experience processing artifact and archival collections. No prior experience is required—full training is provided. What you’ll get: • Competitive wage • Paid professional growth and development time (resume help, job-search support, and more) • Transferable skills in photography, cataloging, data entry, digitization, and collections care • Work alongside fellow veterans in a supportive lab environment Locations: Augusta, GA • Alexandria, VA • St. Louis, MO If you know a veteran who might be interested or has questions, please share this opportunity and give them my contact information so I can help connect them. Apply or get more details: Email: [email protected] Augusta lab: 706-210-5927 | [email protected] Website: veteranscurationprogram.org Please share with your networks—this is a solid, paid bridge into civilian work that builds real skills while preserving our nation’s history. #Veterans #HiringVeterans #AugustaGA #VCP #VeteransCurationProgram #ArmyCorpsOfEngineers #GeorgiaVeterans (Attach the flyer image when you post.)

Another incredible two days! 10-11 August 2026 The Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center (GA VBOC) hosted by the Fort Benning TAP office recently concluded another outstanding Boots to Business (B2B) workshop, equipping veterans, military spouses, National Guard and Reserve members, and transitioning service members with the tools to pursue business ownership confidently. Over two days, participants learned the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while connecting with experienced business leaders and resource partners who shared practical advice and real-world experiences. This is a free workshop. Partially funded by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). A sincere thank you to our exceptional guest speakers: ⭐ Phil Wise, Regional Director – Columbus Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ⭐ Tommie Beth Willis, South Regional Director – ACE Women’s Business Center Thank you for investing your time and expertise into Georgia’s military-connected entrepreneurs. Most importantly, thank you to every participant. Your passion, ideas, and determination remind us why we do what we do every day. If you’re a veteran, military spouse, National Guard or Reserve member, or transitioning service member interested in starting or growing a business, we’re here to help. Total of 19 participants. Who’s next mission could be business ownership. #BootsToBusiness #B2BReboot #GeorgiaVBOC #GeorgiaVECTR #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitarySpouse #TransitioningServiceMembers #SmallBusiness #SBA #Entrepreneurship #VeteransInBusiness

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) Small Business $10K - $1.5MM See attached flyer.

KSU STRIVE is currently recruiting for its Fall 2026 cohort. STRIVE is a free, hands-on entrepreneurship program for military-affiliated entrepreneurs in the Atlanta metro area who are working to validate, launch, or grow a business. Expressions of Interest are open through August 14 2026. Learn more and submit an Expression of Interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8uXmYgmLWv