Please register to attend. Unregistered will be required to register in the lobby. We will cap registrations upon meeting maximum numbers.

9:30 AM

Exhibit session followed by introduction of each exhibiting organization

10:30 AM

Panel of Experts session with topics related to business & professional development for military and veterans 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Continue with exhibit hour, networking and other general activities

Thursday, April 17, 2025

9.30 AM to 2.00 PM

UNR EXTENSION (Southern NV)

2280 McDaniel St

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

FREE TO ATTEND

FREE PARKING

SCHEDULE

HOST & CO-SPONSOR

PANEL OF EXPERTS 

Discussion of resources. Get to know existing business & professional development initiatives and resources. An interactive discussion with diverse panel of experts, and exhibitors with audience Q&A Session.

BRINGING RESOURCES TO YOU

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Open to all with interest in entrepreneurship, business &  professional development including workforce and education. Military veterans, active duty, students,  non-military or general public, family and friends of service members are invited to attend. 

Registration is required to attend

Free Event

Open to U.S Vets, Active Duty, U.S Guards, Families, Students & General Public.

Must Register to attend

CO-SPONSOR

EXHIBITORS

Veterans Business & Economic Development (Organizer):

A subsidiary of InterAlliance LTD and the first Nevada-based designated business development service for veterans, transitioning service members and reserve. www.EconomicDevelopment.vet

Nevada SBDC:

Nevada Small Business Development Center is the statewide resource of business development for anyone seeking to start or grow their business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration www.NevadaSBDC.org

Nevada GOED (Governor's Office of Economic Development)

The Office of Entrepreneurship creates a common platform to highlight new and small business activities in support of statewide economic growth www.goed.nv.gov

US Small Business Administration:

SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise. www.sba.gov

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC):

The Nevada VBOC program hosts quarterly entrepreneurial development workshops at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon, and the surrounding communities. The free workshops are designed to provide the foundational information necessary for participants to evaluate the opportunities and resources available for starting, growing, or recovering a small business. www.nvvboc.org

Navy Federal Credit Union (PENDING):

Checking, Savings, Credit Cards, Loans and more. Serving U.S. military veterans, active duty and all branches of military and their families. Founded in 1933, Navy Federal Credit Union is the largest national credit union in terms of both assets and membership. 

Nevada Department of Business & Industry:

The Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet level agency in Nevada State government. Their objective is to encourage and promote the development and growth of business and to ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. https://business.nv.gov

SCORE Las Vegas:

SCORE is a national non-profit with more than 8,000 certified volunteers nationwide that are highly skilled in business development offering free business mentoring and more for the life of your business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration. LasVegas.score.org

Warrior Rising: 

Empowering U.S. Military Veterans & their immediate family members by providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow American Veterans, and earn their future.

Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce:

Serves Veterans who live and operate businesses in Nevada. Chamber members enjoy benefits like Discounts, Education, Leadership, Marketing, Networking, Referrals, Sponsorships and more. www.armedforceschamber.com

North Las Vegas Business License (PENDING): 

The Business License Division is responsible for providing service to the general public, business license applicants and existing licensees. Our goal is to provide quality customer service, ensure access to accurate and timely business license data, and ensure compliance by all businesses with the City’s business license ordinances. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

reQ therapy bbq: 

Req therapy bbq engages active military, veterans, their families and the community in activities, to promote diversity and inclusion, meaningful connections, and mental health. www.reqtherapybbq.com

Office of Small Business Advocacy (PENDING):

OSBA’s mission is to serve as an advocate for small business owners within state government. In coordination with other state agencies, OSBA will serve as a centralized hub, connecting small business owners to available resources and working to resolve challenges and barriers to access. https://.ltgov.nv.gov/OSBA/Home

Nevada Grow: 

NV Grow is a State of Nevada small business initiative customized for Southern Nevada’s existing businesses. Nevada Grow entrepreneurs to essential data, marketing,  business intelligence resources and more. www.nvgrow.org

Las Vegas Vet Center:

Offers counseling, confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. There are multiple locations in the Las Vegas valley including Henderson. www.va.gov/las-vegas-vet-center

DBEP - Doing Business with the Airport: 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBEP) is designed to promote equal contracting opportunities in construction, professional services, and airport concessions. Firms must be certified as a DBE or ACDBE to participate in these programs. www.harryreidairport.com

More Pending...

CO-SPONSOR

PENDING MORE SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Brought to you by InterAlliance LTD in collaboration with the community partners

WHEN?

ProVETS Conference has no influence of, nor affiliation with any political organization. This is a non-partisan community event to infuse and stimulate veteran based economic and professional development initiatives. Solicitation of Charity/fund-raising, Political organization and social programs is prohibited.

AGENDA

PATRIOT SPONSOR

Collaboration Expansion

After building solid entrepreneurship  development services for U.S Vets,  transitioning U.S Military and U.S Guards,  we are now expanding collaboration with education & workforce development.

PARTNERS: