JOIN US IN RECOGNIZING AUSTIN AS A TOP CITY FOR VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS

 

 

AUSTIN – You’re the first stop on the PenFed Foundation Top Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs Texas Tour! Register now for one or all of our sessions. Each year, the PenFed Foundation, in partnership with Edelman Intelligence, produces the Top U.S. Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs List. Three Texas cities -- Austin (#13), Houston (#11) and Dallas (#7) -- all made the 2020 list. To kick off the celebration, the PenFed Foundation is hosting a Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program, offering grants up to $15,000 to winners of the pitch competition. The Austin event is scheduled for Monday, November 8. Check out the details below:   ·        Austin - Veteran Entrepreneur Panel: Join us for a panel discussion with Austin based Veteran entrepreneurs. Hear their stories firsthand and ask questions during the Q&A session. Time: 10 - 11AM Location: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Austin, TX Register Here ·        Austin Female Veteran Entrepreneur Professional Forum & Luncheon: If you're a female Veteran or military spouse entrepreneur, join us for a special session dedicated to women. This facilitated discussion will provide valuable discussion around the challenges faced by female Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs. Time: 11AM - 1PM Location: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Austin, TX *Registration limited to the first 20 guest female Veteran & military spouse entrepreneurs. Register Here ·        New Veteran-Owned Business Legislation & Panel Discussion: Did you know there was an exemption from franchise tax and certain filing fees as a Veteran business owner? Join Senator Donna Campbell and other government officials during a discussion around the legislation. Also, hear directly from Austin veteran entrepreneurs who have benefited from the legislation. Time: 2 - 2:50PM Location: Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin *Limited to the first 30 guest registrations & rapid COVID test will be done once on site Register Here ·        VETCAP Funding Panel - When is the right time for funding, and all of the steps you need to know: Are you seeking investment and looking for answers? Join our Investor panel discussion around what you should know as an entrepreneur seeking funding. Time: 3 - 4:30PM Location: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Austin, TX Register Here ·        Austin Pitch Competition: Join us and cheer on your Austin Pitch Competition finalist! Following the pitch competition, stick around for networking, enjoy a cold beverage, appetizers and great company. Time: 5- 8 PM Location: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Austin, TX

 

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