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Des Moines Veterans In Residence Showcase
June 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Igniting America’s economy through veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs. Join us for our biannual Veterans in Residence Showcase!
Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event, celebrating our program participants as they have completed Bunker Labs’ six month Veterans in Residence Program.
WHAT IS THE VETERANS IN RESIDENCE SHOWCASE?
Throughout the week of May 22nd, the Veterans in Residence Showcase honors over 325 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs who are participating in the Veterans in Residence Program in 33 cohorts across the country. The Veterans in Residence Showcase exists to rally business and civic leaders around veteran and military spouses, making real connections that lead to real opportunities like customers, capital access, and partnerships.
WHO IS PRESENTING?
Veterans in Residence participants are early-stage companies from various industries. Our cohort members are focused on gaining significant traction in their entrepreneurial journey. You will also see our Bunker Labs Ambassadors leading the Showcase. Bunker Labs Ambassadors are the face of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship in their local communities and are seeking significant connections to propel our community forward. Ambassadors are critical to the Bunker Labs mission and have been working with our program participants for 6 months.
WHO IS INVITED?
Please join us if you are a business or civic leader looking to support Bunker Labs entrepreneurs in your local community. Come meet our Bunker Labs Ambassadors and Veterans in Residence participants and make a lasting impact that builds local economies across the United States. Please share the invite, show-up, and connect dots that can change the trajectory of entrepreneurial dreams.
About Bunker Labs: Bunker Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a national network of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping members start their own businesses. Bunker Labs is committed to seeing veterans and military spouses have the network, tools, and resources they need to launch and grow their own business.
Thank you to our Veterans in Residence program and event sponsors.
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