Jacksonville Hosts 9th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit: A Must-Attend Event for Veteran Business Owners
Jacksonville’s Veteran community is gearing up for one of the most empowering events of the year — the 9th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit, happening December 12th from 9am–2pm at the FSCJ Downtown Campus. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, growing the one you already have, or simply exploring whether entrepreneurship is the right path, this summit was built with you in mind.
Hosted by the City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with FSCJ and the Florida SBDC at UNF, this one-day summit brings together experts, mentors, lenders, and fellow Veteran entrepreneurs for a day packed with insights, inspiration, and real opportunities.
What You’ll Experience
This FREE event covers everything today’s Veteran business owners need to thrive — whether you’re in the idea stage or ready to scale.
Event Highlights
Keynote Presentation to kick off the day
Marketing with AI — modern strategies to grow smarter
Franchising 101 — pathways to ownership without starting from scratch
Veteran Success & Challenge Panel — real stories from local Vetrepreneurs
Access to Capital Panel — lenders and funding experts ready to help
Plus, dozens of participating organizations will be on-site to offer guidance, coaching, and one-on-one support including Veterans Florida, Navy Federal, VyStar, VBOC, Valor2Venture, The Jim Moran Institute, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, and many others committed to helping Veterans succeed.
Who Should Attend?
This summit welcomes:
✔ Veterans
✔ Active-Duty Service Members
✔ National Guard & Reserve
✔ Military Spouses
Whether you're dreaming of running your own business, exploring franchising, or looking for new ways to expand — this event brings Jacksonville’s entire entrepreneurial support system into one room.
Event Details
📅 Date: December 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 9am–2pm
💵 Cost: No-cost
📍 Location: FSCJ Downtown Campus — Advanced Technology Center
401 State St W, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Register Today
Spaces fill quickly each year, and this summit continues to be one of Jacksonville’s strongest resources for Veteran-led startups and small businesses.
👉 Learn more and register here:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/9th-annual-vetrepreneur-summit-5a1eVOAqrVV/overview
A Quick Note From Neal
As a Veteran, Realtor®, and small business owner myself, I love seeing events like this empower our community. Building a business and building a home often go hand-in-hand — both require the right strategy, the right team, and the right local guidance.
If you ever need help finding a home, investing in property, or getting clarity on today’s Northeast Florida market, I’m always here to serve.
Contact Neal Brown, REALTOR®
Neal Brown, REALTOR® with iHeart Realty, Inc.
📞 904-699-5412
📧 Neal@NealBrownRealtor.com
📍 Serving Jacksonville, St. Johns, Clay, Putnam & Flagler Counties
