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SUMMARY:Veterans Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase Comes to Baltimore
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic VBOC and Maryland SBDC spotlight client manufacturers and connect entrepreneurs to growth resources\nThe Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will co-host the Veterans Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, in conjunction with Harbor Designs and Manufacturing in Baltimore\, Maryland. The free event will highlight manufacturing clients from both organizations and bring together experts\, lenders\, and resource partners dedicated to helping manufacturers start\, scale\, and succeed. \nThe showcase will also feature a keynote address from Dr. James E. West\, a Purple Heart veteran\, holder of over 240 patents\, and director of the James E. West Foundation. \n“Veterans bring mission focus\, technical excellence\, and grit to manufacturing\,” said Tina Edwards\, Director of the Mid-Atlantic VBOC. “By partnering with SBDC and our SBA network\, we’re spotlighting veteran innovators while opening doors to the programs\, mentors\, and supplier opportunities that accelerate their success.” \n“Maryland’s makers are building the products and creating the jobs that keep our economy strong\,” adds Lora Brown\, Director of the Maryland SBDC. “This showcase puts our manufacturers at the center\, surrounding them with practical know-how\, capital partners\, and connections they can use right away to grow here in Maryland.”\n\n\n\n \nFulton Bank is the event sponsor. “As they transition from military service to the civilian workforce\, veterans provide valuable skills\, experience\, and teamwork to manufacturers and other businesses\, said Joe Durham\, Fulton Bank Market President. “At Fulton Bank\, we appreciate the input of veterans in roles ranging from interns to senior leaders. That’s why we are excited to partner with the Mid-Atlantic VBOC and Maryland SBDC for this event.” \nManufacturers and product companies (early-stage to growth-stage)\, veteran entrepreneurs\, procurement and supply-chain leaders\, ecosystem partners\, lenders\, and anyone interested in Made-in-America manufacturing are welcome to attend. \nProgram Highlights\n· U.S. SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative overview\n· Manufacturing SME Panel (MD/DC/DE/VA)\n· Manufacturing Business-to-Business Panel\n· Fireside chat with veteran-owned manufacturers\n· Resource exhibit featuring lenders and technical assistance providers \nAbout the Maryland SBDC\nHosted by the University of Maryland\, the Maryland Small Business Development Center provides one-on-one counseling\, training\, and marketing resources to help small businesses start\, grow\, and thrive across the state. Many SBDC services are available at no cost to entrepreneurs. \nAbout the Mid-Atlantic VBOC\nThe Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center serves Maryland\, D.C.\, Delaware\, and Northern Virginia. It empowers transitioning service members\, veterans\, National Guard and Reserve members\, and military spouses with training\, counseling\, and referral to relevant resources to launch and grow successful businesses across the region. \nThe Mid-Atlantic VBOC and Maryland SBDC programs are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nClick here for more information!\n\n\n\nClick the button above to subscribe to VOB’s YouTube Channel! \nWe’d appreciate it if you would please take a second and subscribe to the Veteran Owned Business “newish” YouTube channel. We’ve been adding many important videos including ones that explain your benefits\, upcoming patriotic events\, business gatherings\, Famous Veterans and much more! Thank You! \n\nCome join Nearly 40\,000 VOB Members. Add your business to the Veteran Owned Business Directory and grab one of our Verified Veteran Owned Business or Certified Veteran Owned Business badges for your website! \nThe above information is brought to you by Veteran Owned Business. \nIf your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB)\, active duty military\, reservist or military spouse of the United States\, Army\, Air Force\, Marines\, Navy\, Coast Guard\, Space Force or National Guard\, please be sure to visit the sign up page to get your membership and business’ profile. \nThe objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by\, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members! \nBe sure to check out our new national and state Veteran Owned Business Certification and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) section or our VOB/SDVOSB Certifications by State.
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/veterans-manufacturing-innovation-showcase-comes-to-baltimore/
LOCATION:Harbor Designs and Manufacturing\, 3840 Bank St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minority Business Events,Small Business Events,Veterans Business Outreach Center Events,VOB/SDVOSB Business Conference
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