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SUMMARY:ATL Defense Tech
DESCRIPTION:Real World Test and Evaluation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Atlanta Defense Network brings together founders\, investors\, academics\, and policy makers working at the intersection of innovation and national security. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our next quarterly event hosted at the Atlanta History Center. \n\n\n\nAtlanta is emerging as a critical hub for defense innovation—home to a growing ecosystem of founders building technologies that support U.S. and allied security. In this fast-paced panel\, hear from four startup leaders navigating the unique challenges of building for national security from outside traditional coastal tech centers. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore how these founders broke into the defense ecosystem\, the trade-offs of building dual-use technology\, and what Atlanta’s innovation community needs to lead in the next era of defense. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re building\, investing\, or just curious about how defense tech is evolving\, this is the room to be in. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation—and the solution. \n\n\n\nQuarterly | Atlanta History Center | Open to all committed to service and innovation.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/atl-defense-tech-q2/
LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Patriot Growth Capital - Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual info session to learn about PGC (Patriotic Growth Capital) and its mission to empower veterans through business leadership. This engaging online event will provide an overview of PGC’s history\, vision\, and goals\, as well as unique investment opportunities that foster generational wealth. Discover how our structured mentorship programs support veterans\, hear impactful success stories\, and learn about potential tax advantages. The session includes an interactive Q&A and details on how you can get involved\, all hosted on a user-friendly virtual platform with engaging visuals. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction: Overview of the agenda and PGC’s mission to empower veterans.\n\n\n\nPGC Overview: History\, vision\, goals\, and key achievements.\n\n\n\nInvestment Opportunities: Explanation of fund structure\, potential financial returns\, and generational wealth creation.\n\n\n\nVeteran Support Programs: Details on mentorship\, training\, and impact stories from veterans.\n\n\n\nTax Advantages: Information on the IRS 1202 Exemption and financial benefits.\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A: Open floor for attendee questions and engagement.\n\n\n\nNext Steps and Closing Remarks: How to get involved\, follow-up information\, and thank you notes.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/patriot-growth-capital-may-2026/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the ATLVets Speaker Series for a highly interactive\, workshop-style evening. We will also be celebrating graduates from one of our Entrepreneurship programs! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nInsights into personal and professional transformation\n\n\n\nStrategies to overcome limiting beliefs and elevate your thinking\n\n\n\nTools to help veterans and professionals create lasting impact in their careers\n\n\n\nA supportive community of high-performing leaders\, veterans\, and changemakers\n\n\n\n\n📍 Location: The Buckhead Club📅 Date: Tuesday\, May 12th🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program starts at 6:30 PM \n\n\n\n🚨 Spots are limited!RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work. \n\n\nOur Agenda: \n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n6:30pm: Open Networking \n**Business Casual Attire Required** \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness leaders—sharpen your skills with lessons from one of the greatest feats in history. \n\n\n\nAs a business executive\, you crave powerful examples of leadership in action. One of the greatest moments in history—D-Day\, the launch of the most complex military operation in history that propelled the outcome of World War II—is a powerful gold mine of lessons that help you elevate your leadership skills and lead your team to victory.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-may/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Emory University Goizueta Business School’s Master of Business for Veterans (MBV)\n\n\n\n\n\nMajor General (Retired) Matt Smith has spent a career leading in high-pressure environments where clarity\, trust\, and execution decide outcomes. After 32 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard\, he continues that mission as Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University. In this role\, he leads Goizueta Business School’s Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) program\, translating battlefield-tested leadership and private-sector experience into real-world tools that help veterans thrive in business and beyond. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: MG (r) Matt Smith\n\n\n\n\nMajor General (Retired) Matt Smith has spent his career rallying teams in some of the highest-pressure environments imaginable and turning strategy into action. From a combat zone to the boardroom\, he is known for moving people toward shared goals without relying on rank or authority. Today\, after 32 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard\, he now serves as Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University. He leads the Goizueta Business School’s Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) program\, a role that draws on both his military background and private sector experience to shape the next generation of veteran business leaders.\n\n\n\n\nOur Agenda: \n\n\n\n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n\n\n\n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n\n\n\n6:30pm: Open Networking \n\n\n\n**Business Casual Attire Required**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-may/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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SUMMARY:VETLANTA Q2 Summit at UPS HQ
DESCRIPTION:Our focus is going to be wellness\, physical and mental. Come hear from local resources and network with your veteran community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:45 PM Networking (Café)  \n\n\n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM Transition to Founders Auditorium   \n\n\n\nFormal Program \n\n\n\n7:00 PMWelcome\, Call to Order\, National Anthem\, Invocation \n\n\n\n\nCall to Order: Maria Sanders\n\n\n\nNational Anthem: Washington Johnson\n\n\n\nInvocation: Kevin Horgan  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:07 PM – 7:15 PMVETLANTA President & Host Remarks \n\n\n\n\nLloyd Knight\, VETLANTA President & Founder\, UPS Veteran Affairs Manager\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 PM – 7:20 PMCamp Southern Ground – Lacy Gunnoe  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:20 PM – 7:25 PMSHARE – Alex Carvalho \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:25 PM – 7:30 PMThe Wellness Armory – Logan Kimbrell  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:35 PMCamp Twin Lakes – Kate Lipton \n\n\n\n________________________________________ \n\n\n\n7:35 PM – 7:40 PM \n\n\n\nVA – Anna Sanchez \n\n\n\n________________________________________ \n\n\n\n7:40 PM – 7:45 PM \n\n\n\nEmory Healthcare Veterans Program – Shaun Lewis \n\n\n\n________________________________________ \n\n\n\n7:45 PM – 7:50 PM \n\n\n\nEric Brew – Warriors Set Free \n\n\n\n________________________________________ \n\n\n\n7:50 PM – 7:58 PM \n\n\n\nTestimonial – Zack Knight  \n\n\n\n________________________________________ \n\n\n\n7:58 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nClosing – Patrick Houlahan  
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q2-summit-at-hd-supply/
LOCATION:UPS Headquarters\, 55 Glenlake Pkwy NE\, Sandy Springs\, Ga\, 30328\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join the ATLVets Team at the BAPS Charities Walk|Run
DESCRIPTION:Driven by our motto\, “The Spirit of Service\,” the BAPS Charities Walk|Run is an annual event that has raised vital funds for over 20 years. Last year\, over 45\,000 participants joined the movement\, supporting: \n\n\n\n\nBAPS Charities: Funding our five key areas: Health Awareness\, Educational Services\, Humanitarian Relief\, Environmental Protection\, and Community Empowerment\n\n\n\n90+ Local Beneficiaries: Including first responders\, educational institutions\, food banks\, and healthcare institutions\n\n\n\n\nThis event is more than just a walk – it’s a platform to unite for the greater good\, embrace a healthier lifestyle\, and find joy in serving others. We hope you will join us\, one step at a time! \n\n\n\nRegister here >> Walk|Run with us!
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/baps-charities-walkrun/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriot Growth Capital - Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual info session to learn about PGC (Patriotic Growth Capital) and its mission to empower veterans through business leadership. This engaging online event will provide an overview of PGC’s history\, vision\, and goals\, as well as unique investment opportunities that foster generational wealth. Discover how our structured mentorship programs support veterans\, hear impactful success stories\, and learn about potential tax advantages. The session includes an interactive Q&A and details on how you can get involved\, all hosted on a user-friendly virtual platform with engaging visuals. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction: Overview of the agenda and PGC’s mission to empower veterans.\n\n\n\nPGC Overview: History\, vision\, goals\, and key achievements.\n\n\n\nInvestment Opportunities: Explanation of fund structure\, potential financial returns\, and generational wealth creation.\n\n\n\nVeteran Support Programs: Details on mentorship\, training\, and impact stories from veterans.\n\n\n\nTax Advantages: Information on the IRS 1202 Exemption and financial benefits.\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A: Open floor for attendee questions and engagement.\n\n\n\nNext Steps and Closing Remarks: How to get involved\, follow-up information\, and thank you notes.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/patriot-growth-capital-june-2026/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta - The AI Empowered Veteran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the ATLVets Speaker Series for a highly interactive\, workshop-style evening. AI is resetting the career ladder. The entry-level work that new graduates once used to gain a foothold is now being automated — and the leaders of the AI industry are saying so openly. But this shift\, which looks like a threat to almost everyone\, is in fact the single greatest opportunity veterans have had in a generation. The thing AI made scarce — judgment\, leadership\, ownership\, and the ability to execute under pressure — is exactly what military service builds. AI hasn’t leveled the field against the veteran. It has erased the one disadvantage ever held against them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nInsights into personal and professional transformation\n\n\n\nStrategies to overcome limiting beliefs and elevate your thinking\n\n\n\nTools to help veterans and professionals create lasting impact in their careers\n\n\n\nA supportive community of high-performing leaders\, veterans\, and changemakers\n\n\n\n\n📍 Location: The Buckhead Club📅 Date: Tuesday\, May 12th🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program starts at 6:30 PM \n\n\n\n🚨 Spots are limited!RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work. \n\n\nOur Agenda: \n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n6:30pm: Open Networking \n**Business Casual Attire Required** \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Stephen Cadley\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Managing Partner at SalesXecution\, I help organizations unlock peak sales performance by integrating the power of GenAI with proven sales and revenue acceleration strategies. I work with growth-driven companies to transform their go-to-market execution\, build high-impact sales cultures\, and maximize ROI on their sales tech investments—especially through our strategic partnership with HubSpot. My mission is to turn sales professionals into value architects—equipped to create\, communicate\, and capture strategic value at every stage of the customer journey. Our proprietary SalesXecution Value Optimization Process (SVOP) aligns sales strategy with execution\, enabling leaders to amplify the effectiveness of their people\, processes\, and platforms.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-june/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join ATLVets for an evening of candid conversation and high-value networking with award-winning serial entrepreneur\, author\, and community leader Gary T. Hartfield.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for an evening of candid conversation and high-value networking with award-winning serial entrepreneur\, author\, and community leader Gary T. Hartfield. \n\n\n\nFrom building multimillion-dollar businesses to creating jobs for more than 100 Floridians\, Gary has spent his career turning vision into reality—and helping others do the same. He’s the author of STAND (2015) and The Journey to Success (2024)\, an investor\, consultant\, and founder of the All Hart Foundation\, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and transforming communities. His throughline is simple and battle-tested: servant leadership. The conviction that a heart for others and a discipline for giving back are what separate a career from a legacy. \n\n\n\nFor our veteran community moving into executive and entrepreneurial arenas\, Gary’s story is a field manual on growth\, resilience\, and building something that outlasts you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\nA fireside-style conversation on entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and legacy\n\n\n\nPractical insight on positioning a business for growth\n\n\n\nPremium networking with Tampa’s veteran and business leaders\n\n\n\nDrinks and connection in the setting of the Centre Club\n\n\n\n\nSeating is limited. Reserve your spot today and advance the line with us. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Gary T. Hartfield\n\n\n\n\nGary T. Hartfield is an award-winning serial entrepreneur\, leader\, author\, and philanthropist. His leadership experience and business acumen have allowed him to impact multiple industries\, including education\, health care\, real estate\, and insurance. He is the president and CEO of six Residential Group Homes throughout Florida\, delivering personalized and therapeutic healthcare services for the elderly and developmentally disabled. Gary is also the founder and CEO of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting\, a full-service agency providing insurance solutions to clients throughout Florida and Georgia. The company specializes in commercial risks\, partnering with hundreds of business owners to deliver the products and solutions that matter most\, including liability insurance\, workers’ compensation\, and auto and property insurance.\n\n\n\n\nOur Agenda: \n\n\n\n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n\n\n\n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n\n\n\n6:30pm: Open Networking \n\n\n\n**Business Casual Attire Required**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-june-2026/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriot Growth Capital - Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual info session to learn about PGC (Patriotic Growth Capital) and its mission to empower veterans through business leadership. This engaging online event will provide an overview of PGC’s history\, vision\, and goals\, as well as unique investment opportunities that foster generational wealth. Discover how our structured mentorship programs support veterans\, hear impactful success stories\, and learn about potential tax advantages. The session includes an interactive Q&A and details on how you can get involved\, all hosted on a user-friendly virtual platform with engaging visuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction: Overview of the agenda and PGC’s mission to empower veterans.\n\n\n\nPGC Overview: History\, vision\, goals\, and key achievements.\n\n\n\nInvestment Opportunities: Explanation of fund structure\, potential financial returns\, and generational wealth creation.\n\n\n\nVeteran Support Programs: Details on mentorship\, training\, and impact stories from veterans.\n\n\n\nTax Advantages: Information on the IRS 1202 Exemption and financial benefits.\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A: Open floor for attendee questions and engagement.\n\n\n\nNext Steps and Closing Remarks: How to get involved\, follow-up information\, and thank you notes.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/patriot-growth-capital-july26/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T073000
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SUMMARY:Sweat w/ a Vet Camp Southern Ground Ruck & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the RUCK & BBQ BASH! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather your family and friends and join us for an unforgettable day at Camp Southern Ground – and this year\, it’s bigger than ever!We’re thrilled to welcome the Robert Irvine Foundation\, who will be firing up the grill and serving mouthwatering BBQ at the event. Even better? Chef Robert Irvine himself will be joining us for the fun!A heartfelt thank you to our partners at Sunbelt Rentals for making this incredible collaboration possible – all in support of our Warrior programs that serve veterans and their families.Set amidst the scenic backdrop of Camp Southern Ground\, this family-friendly fitness event is the perfect way to come together as a community\, honor our veterans\, and enjoy great food\, music\, and festivities. Whether you’re a seasoned rucker or just in it for the BBQ\, there’s something for everyone!Tickets\, volunteer\, and sponsorship opportunities are available now – and every dollar supports those who’ve served.Questions? Email development@campsouthernground.org for more info.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/sweat-w-a-vet-camp-southern-ground-ruck-bbq/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta - The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for a highly interactive\, workshop-style evening at the Buckhead Club featuring Jamie Shepherd\, FACHE\, MBA\, MHA — President and CEO of Shepherd Center\, Atlanta’s world-renowned neurorehabilitation hospital and one of the most respected healthcare institutions in the country. \n\n\n\nJamie grew up watching his father and grandparents build Shepherd Center from a six-bed unit into a 200-bed national hub for neurorehabilitation care and research. As a founding member of the Shepherd Center Society\, a graduate of the University of Georgia and Georgia State University\, and now the leader of one of Atlanta’s most mission-driven organizations\, Jamie brings a rare combination of legacy leadership\, operational precision\, and community-first thinking. \n\n\n\nThis is a candid conversation about what it takes to lead a high-stakes organization — and what veterans and business leaders can take directly from that experience. Open to the public\, veteran and non-veteran alike. Come ready to engage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nInsights into personal and professional transformation\n\n\n\nStrategies to overcome limiting beliefs and elevate your thinking\n\n\n\nTools to help veterans and professionals create lasting impact in their careers\n\n\n\nA supportive community of high-performing leaders\, veterans\, and changemakers\n\n\n\n\n📍 Location: The Buckhead Club📅 Date: Tuesday\, July 14th🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program starts at 6:30 PM \n\n\n\n🚨 Spots are limited!RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work. \n\n\nOur Agenda: \n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n6:30pm: Open Networking \n**Business Casual Attire Required** \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Jamie Shepherd\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident & CEO of Shepherd Center\, Atlanta’s world-renowned neurorehabilitation hospital. Jamie is a founding member of the Shepherd Center Society who grew up watching his father and grandparents build the organization from a six-bed unit into a 200-bed hub for the country’s best neurorehabilitation care. His leadership spans clinical operations\, strategic growth\, and community mission — exactly the kind of executive lens the Advancing The Line community needs in the room.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T163235Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa - Fast Food Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join ATLVets for a highly interactive\, workshop-style evening at the Centre Club featuring Enrique Acosta Gonzalez — decorated U.S. Navy veteran\, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions\, bestselling author\, John Maxwell certified coach\, and host of the award-winning podcast Developing The Leader Within.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for a highly interactive\, workshop-style evening at the Centre Club featuring Enrique Acosta Gonzalez — decorated U.S. Navy veteran\, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions\, bestselling author\, John Maxwell certified coach\, and host of the award-winning podcast Developing The Leader Within. \n\n\n\nAfter 26 years of naval service — earning the Meritorious Service Medal\, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal\, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal — Enrique made it his mission to develop the leaders the workforce desperately needs. Named one of the top 200 voices in leadership globally and recognized as Media Professional of the Year by The Rosie Network\, Enrique has built an international platform around one core truth: people don’t fail because they lack talent\, they fail because nobody invested in their development. \n\n\n\nThis is a room built for veterans and community members who are ready to move from where they are to where they’re capable of being. Open to the public\, veteran and non-veteran alike. \n\n\n\nBusiness Professional attire required for entrance at the Centre Club. No hats\, shorts\, t-shirts\, or sneakers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Enrique Acosta\n\n\n\n\n26-year Navy veteran\, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions\, top 50 leadership podcast host\, named one of the top 200 voices in leadership globally\, John Maxwell certified coach\n\n\n\n\nOur Agenda: \n\n\n\n5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n\n\n\n5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat \n\n\n\n6:30pm: Open Networking \n\n\n\n**Business Casual Attire Required**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-fast-food-leadership/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260721T182951Z
CREATED:20260721T172739Z
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SUMMARY:Shepherd Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we journey to Shepherd Center for a private tour of the amazing facilities making an impact in our community! A special thanks to Jamie Shepherd for joining us at our July Speaker Series event and for welcoming us in!
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/shepherd-center-tour/
LOCATION:Shepherd Center\, 2020 Peachtree Rd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T164407Z
CREATED:20260721T183029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T164407Z
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SUMMARY:Shepherd Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we journey to Shepherd Center for a private tour of the amazing facilities making an impact in our community! A special thanks to Jamie Shepherd for joining us at our July Speaker Series event and for welcoming us in!
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/shepherd-center-tour-2/
LOCATION:Shepherd Center\, 2020 Peachtree Rd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T131114Z
CREATED:20260728T125702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T131114Z
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SUMMARY:Caelum Health Sales Positions - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in a sales or affiliate role with a growing health and wellness company? Join us for a private information session on an exclusive opportunity to build east coast sales teams and affiliate networks in the regenerative health and wellness space.\n\n\n\nATLVets is partnering with Caelum Health to host a private information session for veterans\, military families\, and community members interested in sales and affiliate roles within the health and wellness industry. \n\n\n\nCaelum Health operates a fully white-labeled portal ecosystem that connects trusted supplier partnerships\, workflow automations\, and seamless integrations — giving sales professionals and affiliates instant access to a built-and-connected platform with pre-negotiated pricing and real revenue potential from day one. \n\n\n\nWe are actively building east coast sales teams. This is a ground-floor opportunity for individuals who want to leverage their network\, work with a mission-aligned company\, and earn through a structured affiliate and referral program. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this session: \n\n\n\n\nHow the Caelum Health portal partnership model works\n\n\n\nWhat the affiliate and referral program looks like — and what you earn\n\n\n\nHow to refer clinics\, wellness offices\, and health-focused businesses\n\n\n\nWhat onboarding looks like and how fast you can be up and running\n\n\n\nHow this fits into the veteran entrepreneurship and Senior Leader Track mission at ATLVets\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for: \n\n\n\n\nVeterans and military family members exploring sales and business development roles\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and networkers interested in the regenerative health space\n\n\n\nAnyone with connections to clinics\, wellness programs\, or health-focused offices\n\n\n\nATLVets Senior Leader Track and VetOPS participants ready for their next move\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s required of you: Nothing more than an introduction. Caelum Health handles everything from onboarding to account management. You make the connection — they close\, service\, and support the account. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDTFormat: Virtual — link provided upon registrationCost: Free
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/caelum-health-information-session/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T100000
DTSTAMP:20260723T130654Z
CREATED:20260723T130519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T130654Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Legislative Breakfast - Hosted by GDVS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\n\n\n\n\nYour support helps advance Georgia’s ongoing commitment to serving military service members\, veterans\, and their families. Hosted by the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation\, this annual breakfast forum brings together Georgia lawmakers\, advocates\, and community leaders to discuss legislative priorities\, available benefits\, and the future of veteran support across the state. Your contribution helps strengthen awareness\, advocacy\, and resources for those who have served.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/veterans-legislative-breakfast-hosted-by-gdvs/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260807T144721Z
CREATED:20260804T133625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T144721Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta - Senator Kenya Wicks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for an evening of candid conversation and high-value networking with retired U.S. Army Major\, community leader\, and lifelong public servant Kenya Wicks. \n\n\n\nOver a 30-year military career\, Kenya Wicks rose from enlisted soldier to commissioned officer — a testament to the kind of leadership\, resilience\, and commitment that doesn’t come from a title\, but from showing up every day for three decades. A Louisville\, Kentucky native and graduate of the University of Alabama\, she built a career defined by service to her country and her people. \n\n\n\nBut her story isn’t one of a career that ended at separation. It’s one of service that simply changed form. In her civilian life\, Major Wicks has poured that same discipline into her community — advocating for children in foster care as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Clayton County\, serving fellow veterans through the board of the Eden Project\, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. \n\n\n\nFor our veteran community moving into new arenas of leadership\, Major Wicks is living proof of a simple truth: the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. It just finds new ground. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\nA fireside-style conversation on leadership\, resilience\, and lifelong service\n\n\n\nPractical insight on carrying military discipline into civilian impact\n\n\n\nPremium networking with Atlanta’s veteran and business leaders\n\n\n\nDrinks and connection\n\n\n\n\nSeating is limited. Reserve your spot today and advance the line with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🚨 Spots are limited!RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work. \n\n\nOur Agenda: \n6:00 – 6:30 pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n6:45 pm- 7:30 pm:  Speaker highlight & fireside chat \n7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Q & A and Open Networking \n**Business Casual Attire Required** \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Kenya Wicks\n\n\n\n\n\nKenya Wicks is a retired U.S. Army Major\, dedicated public servant\, and tireless community advocate. Over the course of a 30-year military career\, she rose from enlisted Soldier to Officer\, earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Alabama. Her service was defined by leadership\, resilience\, and a deep commitment to the country.\n\n\n\nA Louisville\, Kentucky native\, Major Wicks has continued to champion community and public service in her civilian career — advocating for children in foster care as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Clayton County and serving on the board of the Eden Project\, a non-profit dedicated to serving veterans. She is a member of multiple veterans’ organizations\, including the American Legion and VFW\, and an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority\, Incorporated\, where she received the prestigious Zeal of Georgia Award. She is a proud mother of three sons — all HBCU graduates — and a devoted member of The Olivet Church.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-senator-kenya-wicks/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T113000
DTSTAMP:20260814T144944Z
CREATED:20260813T135132Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Rome: Small Business\, Health Care & Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Rome and Northwest Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Rome and Northwest Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-rome/
LOCATION:252 N 5th Ave\, 252 N 5th Ave\, Rome\, Georgia\, 30165\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260819T121839Z
CREATED:20260813T183716Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Canton: Parents\, Schools & Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Rome and Northwest Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Canton and Northwest Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-canton/
LOCATION:Canton\, 130 E Main St\, Canton\, Georgia\, 30114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T155657Z
CREATED:20260820T143642Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Jefferson: Agriculture\, Logistics & Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing  Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-roundtable-series-jefferson/
LOCATION:Jackson County Historic Courthouse\, 85 Washington St\, Jefferson\, Georgia\, 30549
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260820T155547Z
CREATED:20260820T143539Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Savannah: Ports\, Tourism & Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-roundtable-series-savannah/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T113000
DTSTAMP:20260828T215111Z
CREATED:20260828T214721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T215111Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Newnan: Small Business\, Film & Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing  Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-roundtable-series-newnan/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T164433Z
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SUMMARY:VETLANTA Q3 Summit at College Football Hall of Fame - America's 250th
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred fifty years ago\, a group of people with no realistic chance of winning decided to try anyway. That’s the founding story — and it’s a fair description of most veterans’ first year out of uniform. \n\n\n\nOn September 8\, VETLANTA marks America’s 250th with the largest summit we’ve built\, and we’re bringing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Atlanta to do it. \n\n\n\nKeynote: The Honorable Dr. Lee Payne\, Under Secretary of Veterans AffairsDr. Lee Payne was named Deputy Under Secretary for Health in February 2026. In this role\, he helps lead the nation’s largest integrated health care system with more than 1\,400 sites of care. Dr. Payne provides executive oversight of all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies and programs\, offering strategic direction and guidance in collaboration with the Assistant Under Secretaries for Health. \n\n\n\nPerformance: The Washington TattooBefore the keynote\, a live Fife and Drum performance in period Revolutionary War uniform\, led by J. Mark Reilly — President and CEO of The Washington Tattoo\, and former Corps Sergeant Major and Acting Commander of the U.S. Army “Old Guard” Fife and Drum Corps\, the official escort to the President of the United States. If you have never heard rope-tension drums and fifes played at that standard in a room that size\, come early. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\n\n\n\n5:00–6:30 PM — Open networking\, vendor row\, and connection across Atlanta’s veteran\, corporate\, and nonprofit communities\n\n\n\n6:30 PM — Call to order\, national anthem\, and welcome\n\n\n\n~6:45 PM — The Washington Tattoo\, Fife and Drum performance in period uniform\n\n\n\n~7:05 PM — Keynote: Secretary Dr. Lee Payne\n\n\n\n7:45–8:00 PM — Closing remarks and continued networking\n\n\n\n\nWho’s in the roomVeterans and transitioning service members\, military spouses\, corporate VBRG and ERG leaders\, hiring managers\, veteran-owned businesses\, and the public-sector and nonprofit partners who move the needle in this state. This is a working room\, not an audience. \n\n\n\nLogistics \n\n\n\nVendors: apply at vetlanta.org/summit-submissions. All vendors are vetted. \n\n\n\nFree to attend. Registration is required and seating is capped at 250. Register early — we expect to fill. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:00 PM. Plan to arrive early; security screening may be in effect. \n\n\n\nParking: Green Deck\, off Baker Street\, adjacent to the Hall of Fame. The first 200 spaces are covered by our sponsor — scan the QR code in your confirmation email on arrival. Overflow in the same deck is $7.50. \n\n\n\nAttire: business casual / flex business  \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Deputy Under Secretary of the VA Dr. Lee Payne\n\n\n\n\nHe also serves as the VHA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Executive Sponsor\, functioning as the Chair for the EHR Executive Council and liaising between Department of Veterans Affairs and VHA stakeholders that support EHRM deployment efforts. With more than three decades of senior healthcare leadership in the U.S. Air Force\, Defense Health Agency\, and Department of Defense\, Dr. Payne brings extensive expertise in health system management\, medical readiness\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nDuring his military career\, he commanded three military hospitals\, including a major medical center\, and served as Command Surgeon for three major commands. He was a Chief Flight Surgeon and deployed multiple times in support of combat operation. At the Defense Health Agency\, he directed Combat Support and led the Military Health System’s electronic health record modernization. During the COVID‑19 pandemic\, he oversaw DoD’s diagnostics and testing effort\, protecting service members and families.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q3-2026/
LOCATION:College Football Hall of Fame\, 250 Marietta St NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30313\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160226Z
CREATED:20260831T160214Z
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SUMMARY:25 Years Later: 9/11 Through the Eyes of Air Force One
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11\, 2001\, the Buckhead Club Speaker Series invites you to a powerful and deeply personal afternoon with Wanda Joell\, the first African American female flight attendant aboard Air Force One. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWanda’s distinguished career in the United States Air Force spans service under four presidential administrations\, including Presidents George H. W. Bush\, Bill Clinton\, George W. Bush\, and Barack Obama. Throughout her remarkable tenure\, she served world leaders and dignitaries while representing our nation at the highest level. \n\n\n\nMost notably\, Wanda was aboard Air Force One on September 11\, 2001\, witnessing firsthand the events that forever changed America. During those uncertain and historic hours\, she provided comfort and support to President George W. Bush and the presidential staff as the nation grappled with an unprecedented tragedy. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable program of reflection\, resilience\, and history as Wanda shares her unique perspective from inside one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history.$39++ per member\, $49++ per non-member guest (includes lunch).* Veterans + First Responders receive discounted ticket price of $29++ per person.Proceeds from this event will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/25-years-later-9-11-through-the-eyes-of-air-force-one/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T122104Z
CREATED:20260915T121921Z
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SUMMARY:Build Georgia Roundtable Series - Warner Robbins: Aerospace\, Defense & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Build Georgia is bringing together small business owners\, healthcare leaders\, workforce development professionals\, educators\, manufacturers\, veterans\, and community leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Rome and Northwest Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will focus on how we can strengthen local small businesses\, improve access to quality healthcare\, and build a workforce prepared for the jobs available today and the industries of tomorrow. The goal is to hear directly from the people creating jobs\, caring for families\, training workers\, and driving economic growth across the region. \n\n\n\nRoundtable Focus: \n\n\n\n• Small Business: Reducing barriers to growth\, supporting entrepreneurs\, expanding access to capital\, and helping local businesses compete and create jobs \n\n\n\n• Healthcare: Strengthening access to care\, addressing healthcare workforce shortages\, and supporting the hospitals\, providers\, and practices serving Northwest Georgia \n\n\n\n• Workforce: Connecting education and training programs with local employers\, expanding apprenticeships and credential pathways\, and keeping talented workers in the region \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs · Healthcare providers and administrators · Manufacturers and local employers · Technical college and workforce development leaders · Economic development officials · Veterans and veteran-owned businesses · Chamber members · Local and community leaders \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical conversation about what is working\, what is not\, and what Georgia’s leaders can do to help Rome and Northwest Georgia grow.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/build-georgia-roundtable-series-warner-robbins/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T070000
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SUMMARY:Deep Ellum Mural Hunt
DESCRIPTION:How it works \n\n\n\n\nTeams of 2 to 6. Every team needs one phone and one adult.\n\n\n\nFind the murals below. At each one\, take a team selfie with the mural clearly visible behind you. That is your proof. Noselfie\, no points.\n\n\n\nSend every selfie as you go. Timestamps count.\n\n\n\nBe back at the rally point by 9:00 AM sharp. Late teams lose 5 points per minute. Awards at 9:15. Everyone gone by9:30.\n\n\n\nWalk on sidewalks\, cross at corners\, stay on Elm\, Main\, Commerce and the cross streets listed. Do not enter privateproperty\, fenced alleys\, or the underpass beneath I-345.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRules that matter \n\n\n\n\nKids stay with their adult. Adults stay with the team.\n\n\n\nPhotos are for the hunt only. [[STATE PHOTO POLICY: for example\, no photo with a child in it is posted withoutwritten permission from the parent]]\n\n\n\nIf a mural on this list is gone or covered\, take a selfie at the address anyway and note it. You still get the points.\n\n\n\nHave fun. It is 7 AM on a Thursday and you are standing in front of elephants.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/deep-ellum-mural-hunt/
LOCATION:2626 Main Street\, 2626 Main Street\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS PROGRAM\n\n\n\nMany entrepreneurs spend years “learning the hard way\,” but as a veteran\, you already have valuable skills—you just need a path to translate them into business. \n\n\n\nThis half-day summit bridges the gap between military leadership and commercial success by stripping away the fluff and focusing on the “intel” that actually moves the needle. We’ll dive deep into the mechanics of SDVOSB certifications\, navigate the current landscape of veteran-specific lending\, and reveal how to pivot battlefield agility into a scalable competitive advantage. Whether you are still in the “pre-launch” phase or ready to scale a multi-million dollar enterprise\, this session provides the strategy and connections necessary to win.   \n\n\n\nLEARN HOW TO:\n\n\n\n\nObtain a clear\, step-by-step checklist for obtaining and leveraging SDVOSB and VOSB certifications to win lucrative government set-aside contracts. \n\n\n\nUse a comprehensive directory of veteran-friendly lenders and SBA 7(a) resources tailored to your specific business stage.\n\n\n\nEstablish direct lines of communication with local mentors\, resource partners (VBOC/SBA)\, and a peer-support network of fellow veteran founders.\n\n\n\nUse a refined capability statement that translates military experience into a value proposition that resonates with civilian stakeholders and corporate partners.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here:https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0852-001-gwi-veterans-summit-2026/
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/veterans-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T162810Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration Honoring Veterans\, Military Families & Those Who Stand Beside Them
DESCRIPTION:Want to come to the breakfast? Register HereRegister Here for the day of events (not including breakfast)\n\n\n\n​On Saturday\, October 10\, Operation Honor: Rural Salute® is coming to Georgia Military College in Milledgeville for a day dedicated to honoring those who have served\, strengthening rural communities\, and connecting veterans and their families with the people and resources that can make a lasting difference. The event is free and open to the public\, running from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Georgia Military College | Milledgeville\, Georgia \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n🎟 Admission is FREERegistration is encouraged so we can plan for attendance and reserve your complimentary swag bag while supplies last.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/celebration-honoring-veterans-military-families-those-who-stand-beside-them/
LOCATION:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20261013T121312Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta - CCK Law
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for an evening of candid conversation and high-value networking with CCK Law and Brad Hennings. \n\n\n\nMost lawyers in this field learned the VA appeals system from the outside. I learned it from the inside first.I’m a Partner at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK Law)\, the largest veterans disability law firm in the United States. Since 2018\, I’ve represented veterans and their families on appeal at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA)\, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The firm handles claims and appeals at every level of the VA system\, nationwide\, and has recovered more than $1 billion for veterans and their families. I work here because the mission is real and the track record is not theoretical.Before CCK\, every role I held was inside that system:* Veterans Law Judge at the BVA (2014-2018)\, signing more than 3\,000 decisions* Judicial law clerk at the CAVC for the Honorable Alan G. Lance\, Sr.* Counsel in the BVA’s Office of Quality Review\, evaluating signed Board decisions and every dispositive Veterans Court decision* Associate Counsel at the BVA\, drafting decisions for Veterans Law JudgesWhen we brief an appeal\, I know how the people deciding it will read it. I spent years being one of them. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\nA fireside-style conversation on leadership\, resilience\, and lifelong service\n\n\n\nPractical insight on carrying military discipline into civilian impact\n\n\n\nPremium networking with Atlanta’s veteran and business leaders\n\n\n\nDrinks and connection\n\n\n\n\nSeating is limited. Reserve your spot today and advance the line with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🚨 Spots are limited!RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work. \n\n\nOur Agenda: \n6:00 – 6:30 pm: Open Networking and Host comments \n6:45 pm- 7:30 pm:  Speaker highlight & fireside chat \n7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Q & A and Open Networking \n**Business Casual Attire Required** \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Brad Hennings\n\n\n\n\n\nDistinguished Veterans Law CareerMr. Hennings has over 20 years of legal experience. Prior to his role at CCK\, he served as a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA)\, a position appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with presidential approval. In this prestigious capacity\, he adjudicated appeals and provided critical oversight in veterans’ claims decisions.\n\n\n\nEarlier in his career\, Mr. Hennings worked as Counsel in the Office of Quality Review at the BVA\, ensuring compliance and consistency in veterans’ decisions\, and as Associate Counsel at the BVA\, where he drafted appellate decisions for Veterans Law Judges. He later served as an attorney law clerk to the Honorable Alan G. Lance\, Sr.\, at the CAVC.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-cck-law/
LOCATION:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-cck-law/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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