#NVSBW26 Mission Entrepreneurship: Veteran Stories. Business Strategies. Valuable Connections.

Date and time

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Location

La Porte City Hall
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571

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Organizer

San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center
SBDC@sjcd.edu

Host organization

San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center

Type of event

SBA participating event

Event description

This Event is Hosted by the San Jacinto College SBDC, City of La Porte, Pasadena EDC, and City of Deer Park

Join this event for an engaging fireside chat featuring veteran business owners as they share their journeys, lessons learned, challenges overcome, and practical advice for building and growing a successful business. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with veteran-focused organizations and small business resource partners offering guidance, programs, and support for entrepreneurs at every stage.

Moderator: Mark Winchester, District Director - SBA Houston District Office

Panelists:

  • Bob Bass, Owner - Bass Bros' Bees LLC
  • Carla Henry, Owner - The Bonny Bluebird Co-op
  • Juan Cardenas, Managing Director - J&K Clothes
  • Paul Gulski, Owner - Deer Park Automotive
  • Wayne Rodick, President - Coastal Hydraulics

Resource Booths: 

  • SBA Houston District Office
  • Texas Veterans Commission, 
  • Troop Industrial
  • Workforce Planning & Veterans Services
  • Harris County Precinct 2


**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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