Military Spouse Pathway to Business
Event Details
May is National Military Appreciation Month and we are kicking off the Military Spouse Pathways to Business class with a special guest speaker Melissa Washington of the Women’s Veterans Alliance who is a dynamic force in the realm of advocacy, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.
Military spouses are the ideal candidate to run their own businesses! Being an entrepreneur totally works when you’re always on the move with your military family. Our Pathway to Business course is here to help out military spouses – and guess what? It won’t cost you a dime!
Whether you are generating ideas or already have a solid business concept. this curriculum leads you through the key steps for evaluating business concepts, and provides the foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan.
Topics will include:
- Market Research
- Economics
- Legal Considerations
- Finances
- Startup Capital
- Receiving Technical Assistance
- Earning Contracting Opportunities
- and more!
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners!
Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!
The Zoom link and password will be emailed to registered participants the day before the class. There is no charge for this event.
Featuring Special Guest Speaker
Melissa Washington is a dynamic force in the realm of advocacy, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. As an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, and proud Navy veteran, Melissa has dedicated her life to serving her country and uplifting those who have served alongside her.
Driven by a deep-rooted passion to empower her fellow Women Veterans and Military Spouses, Melissa founded the Women Veterans Alliance, a national organization committed to positively impacting the lives of women veterans. Through her leadership as CEO and publisher, Melissa has cultivated a community where women veterans find support, resources, and opportunities for growth.
Beyond her role as a visionary entrepreneur, Melissa is also a respected radio show host, using her platform to amplify the voices of veterans and advocate for their needs. Her commitment to service extends far beyond her military tenure, as she continues to inspire others through her advocacy, speaking engagements, and written work.
Melissa Washington exemplifies the spirit of resilience, determination, and compassion, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration for veterans and civilians alike.
Learn more about Melissa.
About the Presenter
Keli is a progressive-minded professional with more than 20 years of combined experience in education, small business development, economic development, civic and non-profit management, workshop curriculum development and presentation, hospitality and tourism, project coordination and community outreach. Her passion is assisting Veteran entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses through marketing, business plans and access to capital. She received my MBA from Cal State University Chico.