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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/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-mar-26/
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Buckhead Club on February 10th at 6:00 PM for ATL Vets’ February Leadership Speaker Series\, a milestone evening marking the official rollout of the ATL Vets Leadership Institute and the launch of two new leadership-focused programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event brings together veterans\, veteran supporters\, and senior leaders for an intentional conversation around leadership development\, personal growth\, and sustained impact beyond the uniform. Featuring Octavio Lorenzo and Renea Jones-Hudson\, the evening will explore how modern leadership demands both strength and self-awareness—and how veterans can continue to lead with purpose in every arena of life. \n\n\n\nAttendees can expect: \n\n\n\n\nInsight into the vision and structure of the ATL Vets Leadership Institute\n\n\n\nA first look at two new programs designed to support mindset\, wellness\, and leadership development\n\n\n\nPractical leadership takeaways rooted in lived experience\n\n\n\nMeaningful connection with Atlanta’s veteran and civic leadership community\n\n\n\n\nThis is more than a speaker event—it’s a signal of where ATL Vets is headed next. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speakers and Brand Ambassadors:\n\n\n\n\nRenee Jones-Hudson\n\n\n\nRenea is a retired U.S. Army Captain\, PsyD candidate in Health & Wellness\, and AI Strategist who has made it her mission to help women veterans lead powerfully beyond the uniform. She is the Founder of Beyond the Uniform\, a platform dedicated to identity\, wellness\, and leadership development for women navigating life after service. \n\n\n\n\n\nOctavio Lorenzo\n\n\n\nOctavio Lorenzo is a veteran leader\, wellness coach\, and Atlanta Brand Ambassador for ATL Vets. As the founder of Reach Fit Life and a certified Heroic Coach\, Octavio focuses on mindset\, discipline\, and whole-person development—helping veterans build strength\, clarity\, and purpose as they transition from service to civilian leadership.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T090000
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ATLVets Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sponsored by CLA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Branding IFAK Workshop \n\n\n\nIdentify. Find. Attract. Keep. \n\n\n\nYour brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. Yet most professionals—especially veterans transitioning into leadership\, entrepreneurship\, or advisory roles—operate without a clear\, intentional brand strategy. \n\n\n\nThe Branding IFAK Workshop is a hands-on\, two-hour session designed to give you a practical\, repeatable framework for clarifying your identity\, defining your ideal audience\, and communicating your value with confidence and consistency. \n\n\n\nDrawing from the IFAK methodology—Identify\, Find\, Attract\, Keep—this workshop helps participants: \n\n\n\n\nClarify who they are and what differentiates them\n\n\n\nIdentify their ideal audience (“your WHO”) and where to reach them\n\n\n\nAlign messaging\, story\, and presence to attract the right opportunities\n\n\n\nBuild trust and retention through consistency and authenticity\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a marketing lecture. It’s a working session. You’ll leave with clearer language\, sharper positioning\, and a brand foundation you can immediately apply to your career\, business\, or leadership platform.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-workshop/
LOCATION:CLA Office\, 201 N Franklin St #2500\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33602
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series | Featuring CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATLVets returns to Tampa with a focused\, practical conversation for veteran leaders\, founders\, and executives navigating growth\, scale\, and complexity in today’s business environment. \n\n\n\nThis edition of the ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series features senior leaders from Clifton Larson Allen (CLA)—one of the nation’s leading professional services firms—bringing real-world insight on tax strategy\, audit readiness\, and financial decision-making for growing organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 Featured Speakers \n\n\n\nRay Busler\, CPA\, Audit Principal at CLA\, brings more than a decade of experience serving logistics\, manufacturing\, and global companies. A recognized thought leader in financial analysis and IFRS engagements\, Ray advises organizations navigating audits\, international reporting\, and financial transparency.  \n\n\n\nThomas Lind\, Tax Principal at CLA\, specializes in helping companies—particularly those expanding into the U.S.—understand tax considerations across the business lifecycle\, from pre-revenue through exit. His background includes mergers & acquisitions and complex tax structuring for private equity and strategic clients.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n\n\n\nPractical insight into tax and audit considerations for scaling businesses\n\n\n\nUnderstanding financial readiness for growth\, acquisition\, or investment\n\n\n\nClarity on global and inbound business challenges\n\n\n\nDirect access to trusted advisors who understand complex environments\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, this event is designed to be conversation-driven\, not sales-driven—creating space for honest dialogue\, thoughtful questions\, and meaningful connections among veteran professionals and supporters. \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**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-feb/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stretch w/ a Vet - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:💪 STRETCH With a Vet – Tampa | Powered by MOVE GST🕘 Time: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM📍 Location: MOVE GST \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing Stretch With a Vet to Tampa —partnering with MOVE GST to deliver a workout experience that’s more than just breaking a sweat. This session is designed to help you become stronger\, more flexible\, and more confident in your body—while connecting with a community that shares your drive and discipline. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\n🔹 Expert-led training focused on sustainable\, measurable results\n\n\n\n🔹 Fitness and nutrition strategies that fit into your busy lifestyle\n\n\n\n🔹 A supportive\, like-minded community pushing each other toward success\n\n\n\n🔹 Access to reliable guidance to keep you consistent and accountable\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a veteran\, a family member\, or a supporter\, this event is your chance to reset\, refocus\, and break the cycle of inconsistency—all while having fun and building connections that last. \n\n\n\n✅ Come ready to move\, sweat\, and walk away with new energy\, new tools\, and new friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOVE with a VET-Workout Agenda \n\n\n\n9:00–9:15 AM | Check-In | Welcome & Introduction \n\n\n\n\nFront desk: confirm waivers completed\n\n\n\nOpportunity for participants to speak with a coach about specific concerns (if needed)\n\n\n\nBring everyone together\n\n\n\nShare who we are\, our mission\, and why we do what we do\n\n\n\nIntroduce coaches and collaborators\n\n\n\nEmphasize the “WHY” behind the event\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n9:15–10:30 AM | Workout Session \n\n\n\n\nWarm-up\n\n\n\nWorkout\n\n\n\nCooldown\n\n\n\nPost-workout announcements (upcoming classes\, events\, opportunities)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n**This is a STRETCH class** \n\n\n\nIn this class\, we will be focusing on mobility drills and a series of stretches that will help open our hips\, work our abductors and adductors and use proper and safe techniques to get our flexibility to the next level. \n\n\n\nWe will use active and passive stretches and work on maintaining alignment while deepening our range of motion gradually. Tools like yoga blocks\, bands\, weights and stall bars will assist during class with strength and increased mobility. \n\n\n\n10:30 AM | Networking & Next Steps \n\n\n\nEncourage continued engagement and community building \n\n\n\nConnect with participants \n\n\n\nGrab goodies  \n\n\n\nBook for next class\, event\,open house
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/streatch-w-a-vet-feb/
LOCATION:Move GST\, 1710 N Hercules Ave\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33765\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta: Veteran Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the state of affairs for veterans in Georgia.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Buckhead Club for an informative evening with LT Col Clay Fuller\, who is also District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit\, a four-county circuit in NW Georgia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClay Fuller serves as the District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit\, a four-county circuit in NW Georgia. In this role\, he is the top prosecutor for the region and prosecutes some of the circuit’s most violent and heinous crimes. He secured convictions in numerous jury trials\, including murder\, rape\, and armed robbery—resulting in life sentences for the perpetrators. In addition\, he has argued criminal cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Clay is also a Lt Col and a Deputy Staff Judge Advocate in the Air National Guard\, where he has been rated the #1 mid-career officer by his Wing leadership\, and has earned the Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service Medals. \n\n\n\n\nFrom 2018-2019\, Clay was one of fourteen Americans appointed by President Trump to serve as a White House Fellow. During that time\, he served in both the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Defense and advised on the response to the opioid crisis as well as improving processes that impact POW/MIA families. He also assisted senior Pentagon and National Security Council leaders with oversight of the worldwide employment of special operations forces in counterterrorism. \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Buckhead Club – Atlanta📅 Date: Monday\, February 23rd🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a veteran seeking inspiration for your next chapter\, a professional invested in veteran advocacy\, or a leader looking to elevate your impact—this is a night you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n🎟 RSVP now – Seats are limited. Click the link in bio to reserve your spot! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our partners and community members who make this speaker series possible.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/clay-fuller/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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SUMMARY:VETLANTA Q1 Summit at Delta
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with Delta Air Lines & Delta VRG \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the VETLANTA Q1 Summit & 12-Year Anniversary Celebration on February 24\, 2026\, hosted at the historic Delta Flight Museum in partnership with Delta Air Lines and Delta VRG. \n\n\n\nThis special evening will commemorate twelve years of VETLANTA’s impact while convening veteran leaders\, corporate partners\, and community stakeholders for meaningful connection and dialogue. Attendees will enjoy extended networking time with vendors\, the opportunity to explore the museum\, and a featured fireside chat with Retired SMA Michael Grinston. \n\n\n\nThe program will also include remarks from Delta Air Lines leadership\, recognition of new VETLANTA board members\, and closing reflections as we look ahead to the future of veteran leadership in Atlanta and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30 – 6:30 PM\n\n\n\nNetworking & Vendor Engagement \n\n\n\n\nVendor showcase\n\n\n\nAttendee networking\n\n\n\nMuseum open for exploration\n\n\n\nCatering provided by Delta VRG\n\n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nFormal Program \n\n\n\n6:30 PMWelcome\, Call to Order & National Anthem \n\n\n\n\nCall to Order: Maria Sanders\n\n\n\nNational Anthem: Harley Rainwater\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:35 PMInvocation \n\n\n\n\nEric Brew\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:36 PM – 6:43 PMVETLANTA President Remarks \n\n\n\n\nLloyd Knight\, President & Founder\n\n\n\nOrganizational updates and anniversary recognition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:43 PM – 6:50 PMHost Comments \n\n\n\n\nDelta Air Lines Representative – Jack Lysinger – Jack is the Managing Director\, TechOps Strategy and Business Performance.\n\n\n\nPartnership acknowledgment and welcome\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:50 PM – 6:55 PMVETS on the Hill Update \n\n\n\n\nDwayne Kilbourne\n\n\n\nLegislative and advocacy update impacting veterans\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:55 PM – 7:15 PMFireside Chat \n\n\n\n\nRetired SMA Michael Grinston\, CEO\, Army Emergency Relief\n\n\n\nModerated by Zack Knight\n\n\n\nLeadership\, service\, and veteran impact discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 PM – 7:20 PMClosing Remarks \n\n\n\n\nKevin Horgan\n\n\n\nKey takeaways and forward-looking close\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:20 PM – 8:00 PMPost-Summit Networking \n\n\n\n\nContinued networking and partner engagement
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q1-summit-at-delta/
LOCATION:Delta Flight Museum\, 1060 Delta Blvd\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30354
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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/veteran-entrepreneur-feb-26/
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SUMMARY:Heroic Spartan Prep
DESCRIPTION:Mindset. Teamwork. Purpose. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe ATL Vets Spartan Activation Series is a two-weekend experiential activation designed to help veterans reconnect with discipline\, mindset\, and community through shared challenge. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Octavio Larenzo of Reach Fit Life and the Heroic framework\, this activation blends physical preparation\, mental resilience training\, and team accountability—culminating in competing together as Team ATLVets in the Spartan Race. \n\n\n\nThis is not about winning a race.It’s about showing up\, locking arms\, and remembering who you are. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Your $50 Registration Includes\n\n\n\n\nObstacle Course & Teamwork Prep Session (March 7)\n\n\n\nMindset Workshop + Lunch (March 8)\n\n\n\nSpartan Race entry (March 15) with Team ATL Vets\n\n\n\nATL Vets Spartan Activation T-Shirt\n\n\n\nCoaching\, accountability\, and community\n\n\n\n\n\nNo prior Spartan or endurance experience required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 7Obstacle Course & Teamwork Prep Session \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 8Mindset Workshop + Lunch \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 15Spartan Race – Competing as Team ATL Vets \n\n\n\n📍 Locations shared after registration🎟 Spots are limited due to team format \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nVeterans at any stage of transition\n\n\n\nThose seeking accountability and structure\n\n\n\nVeterans ready to reconnect through action\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n👉 Register now and join Team ATL Vets
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/heroic-spartan-prep/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:FROM THE COCKPIT TO THE CLOUD: Decoding the Transition with Major Elizabeth Stephens (Ret.)\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ATLVets for an exclusive session with Board Member Elizabeth Stephens. As a former Marine Major and Director at Microsoft\, Elizabeth has governed technical operations for over 100\,000 users. Learn how to weaponize your military discipline for the corporate technical sector.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: ● Applying the OODA Loop to Enterprise Tech. ● The “Instructional Readiness” Framework for High-Performing Leaders. ● Lessons from governing 14-Petabytes of data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Elizabeth Stephens\n\n\n\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in the technology sector\, I am a senior leader and strategist who specializes in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. As the CEO of DBS Cyber\, I lead a team of experts who design\, build\, migrate\, and deploy large-scale\, complex IT solutions across private\, hybrid\, and public cloud environments for clients in various industries.\n\n\n\nI am passionate about global and national security\, machine learning\, risk intelligence\, and artificial intelligence. As a National Security Fellow at the Truman National Security Project\, I collaborate with other leaders and experts to advance the understanding and practice of these fields. I am also a former Director of Data Center Cyber Risk Intelligence at Microsoft\, where I developed and implemented innovative cyber risk management frameworks and tools. I believe in bringing value through redefining success\, leveraging strengths\, and continuously improving our goals\, mission\, and teams.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-march/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
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SUMMARY:Spartan Race - Team ATLVets
DESCRIPTION:Join Team ATL Vets at the Spartan Race | March 15 \n\n\n\nATL Vets is forming a team for the Atlanta Spartan Race\, and we’re inviting veterans\, supporters\, and friends of the community to take on the challenge together. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t about elite performance—it’s about showing up\, leaning on your team\, and doing something hard alongside people who understand discipline\, grit\, and accountability. \n\n\n\nWhether this is your first Spartan or your fifth\, you’ll be part of Team ATL Vets\, representing leadership\, resilience\, and community on the course. \n\n\n\nEvent Details📅 Saturday\, March 15⏰ Race Time: 1:00 PM📍 Atlanta Spartan Race – Conyers\, GA \n\n\n\nHow to Join Team ATL VetsWhen registering for the race\, use Comp Code: ATLVETS-COMP to join our team wave.Register Here – https://www.spartan.com/en/races/atlanta-georgia \n\n\n\nOnce you join let us know so we can get you a Team ATLVETS T-Shirt! \n\n\n\nWhy Run with ATL Vets? \n\n\n\n\nCompete alongside veterans and supporters\n\n\n\nBuild camaraderie through shared challenge\n\n\n\nReinforce mindset\, resilience\, and teamwork\n\n\n\nRepresent the ATL Vets community on race day\n\n\n\n\nNo prior Spartan experience required. Train at your level. Show up as you are. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be running as a team\, supporting one another through every obstacle—on the course and beyond. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or want to connect before race day\, reach out or join us at the prep sessions leading up to the race. \n\n\n\nSee you on the course.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/spartan-race-team-atlvets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260302T151101Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series | Featuring Maj. Elizabeth Stephens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat follows the uniform? Join us for a visionary conversation with Elizabeth Stephens on the “Architecture of a Knight.” From the historic halls of Hume-Fogg to global security leadership\, learn why the next phase of veteran impact is rooted in civic leadership and community innovation.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: ● Bridging Global Security with Local Policy. ● The “Next Mission”: Leading in the Age of AI. ● Why the world needs the “Knight” mindset in public service. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in the technology sector\, I am a senior leader and strategist who specializes in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. As the CEO of DBS Cyber\, I lead a team of experts who design\, build\, migrate\, and deploy large-scale\, complex IT solutions across private\, hybrid\, and public cloud environments for clients in various industries. \n\n\n\nI am passionate about global and national security\, machine learning\, risk intelligence\, and artificial intelligence. As a National Security Fellow at the Truman National Security Project\, I collaborate with other leaders and experts to advance the understanding and practice of these fields. I am also a former Director of Data Center Cyber Risk Intelligence at Microsoft\, where I developed and implemented innovative cyber risk management frameworks and tools. I believe in bringing value through redefining success\, leveraging strengths\, and continuously improving our goals\, mission\, and teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \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**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-march/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260317T150516Z
CREATED:20260309T124755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T150516Z
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SUMMARY:Sweat w/ a Vet - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:💪 Sweat With a Vet – Tampa | Powered by Perform 24🕘 Time: 12 PM – 1 PM📍 Location: Perform 24 \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at Sweat with a VET (Perform24 Edition) \n\n\n\n\nCoach-led Stretch and Mobility training built around better movement quality\, joint health\, and real-world durability—not random exercises. \n\n\n\nPractical coaching you can measure and repeat: simple mobility progressions and take-home resets that improve how you feel and perform week to week. \n\n\n\nA disciplined community environment where veterans\, family\, and supporters train with purpose and hold the standard—no ego\, no judgment\, just work.\n\n\n\nClear next steps for consistency: options to book a free intro consult and learn the best entry point based on your goals and current readiness. \n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a veteran\, a family member\, or a supporter\, this session is a chance to reset your Physical Priority and show up stronger outside the gym—at work\, at home\, and in life.  \n\n\n\nCome ready to move with intent\, breathe on purpose\, and leave with better mobility\, better control\, and a clear plan to stay consistent.Be sure to complete the waiver here: Perform 24 Waiver \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM–12:00 PM | Check-In and Prep\n\n\n\n\nFront desk: confirm waiver completed\n\n\n\nQuick readiness check (injury history\, restrictions\, or “my hip does not hip” notes)\n\n\n\nOptional 1–2 minute coach touchpoint for anyone needing modifications\n\n\n\n\n12:00–12:05 PM | Welcome and Why We’re Here\n\n\n\n\nATLVets and Perform24 introductions\n\n\n\nSet the tone: Train hard in the gym to maximize life outside it\n\n\n\nToday’s focus: building durability\, control\, and range of motion as a performance advantage\n\n\n\n\n12:05–12:10 PM | Class Brief: How We’ll Train Today\n\n\n\n\nMobility fundamentals: breathing\, alignment\, and controlled intensity\n\n\n\n“No ego reps” policy (mobility work punishes impatience)\n\n\n\nOutline of the session and how to scale up or down safely\n\n\n\n\n12:10–12:50 PM | Stretch and Mobility Session\n\n\n\nThis is a dedicated stretch and mobility class focused on improving movement quality and flexibility with safe technique and gradual progression. \n\n\n\n\nWarm-up tissue prep: light activation and joint prep\n\n\n\nMobility series (active): controlled drills to open hips and improve positioning\n\n\n\nStrength-in-range work: isometrics and end-range control (where flexibility actually becomes usable)\n\n\n\nDeepening range (passive): longer holds with alignment cues\n\n\n\nPrimary emphasis areas: hips\, abductors\, adductors\, and total lower-body mobility\n\n\n\nTools as needed: yoga blocks\, bands\, light weights\, and stall bars for support and progressive loading\n\n\n\n\n12:50–1:00 PM | Reset\, Community\, and Next Steps\n\n\n\n\nGuided cooldown and breathing reset\n\n\n\nQuick takeaways: what to repeat at home (5–8 minutes that actually matters)\n\n\n\nCommunity connection and “next touch” options:\n\nBook a Free Intro consult with a Perform24 coach\n\n\n\nLearn about Foundations and ongoing training options\n\n\n\nGrab any goodies and confirm the next MOVE with a VET date\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptional (if space allows): 1:00–1:15 PM informal hang-back for networking and coach Q and A (only if coaches are available).
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/sweat-w-a-vet-tampa/
LOCATION:Perform 24\, 2907 N Florida Ave\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T140155Z
CREATED:20260221T102446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T140155Z
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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-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87885192401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152126Z
CREATED:20260406T181958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T152126Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Atlanta
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.
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-atlanta-april/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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CREATED:20260327T152101Z
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SUMMARY:Join the ATLVets Team at the Tillman Honor Run
DESCRIPTION:The ASU Alumni Association\, in partnership with the Pat Tillman Foundation\, wants to thank the thousands of runners across the country who participated in the 2025 Tillman Honor Runs.  \n\n\n\nYour generosity and Sun Devil spirit make a difference. By registering for a run\, you raised funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars Program\, which provides scholarships to members of our nation’s active-duty service members\, veterans and military spouses.   \n\n\n\nTillman Honor Runs are held each April to honor the legacy and impact of former Sun Devil and Army Ranger Pat Tillman. \n\n\n\nThese fun run-walks are hosted by ASU Alumni chapters and clubs in multiple cities across the U.S. The 4.2-mile race routes in each city represents the No. 42 Pat wore on his jersey as a Sun Devil scholar-athlete. \n\n\n\nWe hope many of you can participate in the 2026 Tillman Honor Runs\, and thank you again for participating in this annual tradition.  \n\n\n\nRegister Here >>>> Run with us!
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/tillman-honor-run-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260323T232221Z
CREATED:20260323T231958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T232221Z
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SUMMARY:Stretch w/ a Vet - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:💪 STRETCH With a Vet – Tampa | Powered by MOVE GST🕘 Time: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM📍 Location: MOVE GST \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing Stretch With a Vet to Tampa —partnering with MOVE GST to deliver a workout experience that’s more than just breaking a sweat. This session is designed to help you become stronger\, more flexible\, and more confident in your body—while connecting with a community that shares your drive and discipline. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\n🔹 Expert-led training focused on sustainable\, measurable results\n\n\n\n🔹 Fitness and nutrition strategies that fit into your busy lifestyle\n\n\n\n🔹 A supportive\, like-minded community pushing each other toward success\n\n\n\n🔹 Access to reliable guidance to keep you consistent and accountable\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a veteran\, a family member\, or a supporter\, this event is your chance to reset\, refocus\, and break the cycle of inconsistency—all while having fun and building connections that last. \n\n\n\n✅ Come ready to move\, sweat\, and walk away with new energy\, new tools\, and new friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOVE with a VET-Workout Agenda \n\n\n\n9:00–9:15 AM | Check-In | Welcome & Introduction \n\n\n\n\nFront desk: confirm waivers completed\n\n\n\nOpportunity for participants to speak with a coach about specific concerns (if needed)\n\n\n\nBring everyone together\n\n\n\nShare who we are\, our mission\, and why we do what we do\n\n\n\nIntroduce coaches and collaborators\n\n\n\nEmphasize the “WHY” behind the event\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n9:15–10:30 AM | Workout Session \n\n\n\n\nWarm-up\n\n\n\nWorkout\n\n\n\nCooldown\n\n\n\nPost-workout announcements (upcoming classes\, events\, opportunities)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n**This is a STRETCH class** \n\n\n\nIn this class\, we will be focusing on mobility drills and a series of stretches that will help open our hips\, work our abductors and adductors and use proper and safe techniques to get our flexibility to the next level. \n\n\n\nWe will use active and passive stretches and work on maintaining alignment while deepening our range of motion gradually. Tools like yoga blocks\, bands\, weights and stall bars will assist during class with strength and increased mobility. \n\n\n\n10:30 AM | Networking & Next Steps \n\n\n\nEncourage continued engagement and community building \n\n\n\nConnect with participants \n\n\n\nGrab goodies  \n\n\n\nBook for next class\, event\,open house
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/stretch-w-a-vet-tampa-apr/
LOCATION:Move GST\, 1710 N Hercules Ave\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33765\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190123Z
CREATED:20260406T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T190123Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing The Line - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series | Featuring Dr. Drew Gold\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Drew Gold\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor of Management at Saint Leo University and Executive Director of the Saint Leo University Polling Institute. For more than a decade\, he has developed and taught his “Emotional Dexterity” approach\, translating strategy\, performance\, and emotional intelligence into practical tools leaders can actually use under pressure (no motivational poster required). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Dr. Drew Gold\n\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor of Management at Saint Leo University with a concentration on Emotional Intelligence\, Professional and Personal Development\, Strategic Management\, Statistics / Research Methodology\, Global Business\, and Innovation Management. Extensive background in strategic\, technology\, and innovation management\, and finance. Extensive work with athletes and students at Saint Leo University on developing and harnessing the power of emotions for improved performance. Let me show you how you can train yourself to improve performance and relationships in all aspects of your life! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \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**
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/advancing-the-line-tampa-april/
LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260327T225235Z
CREATED:20260327T225026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225235Z
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SUMMARY:Sweat w/ a Vet - Tampa April
DESCRIPTION:💪 Sweat With a Vet – Tampa | Powered by Perform 24🕘 Time: 12 PM – 1 PM📍 Location: Perform 24 \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at Sweat with a VET (Perform24 Edition) \n\n\n\n\nCoach-led Stretch and Mobility training built around better movement quality\, joint health\, and real-world durability—not random exercises. \n\n\n\nPractical coaching you can measure and repeat: simple mobility progressions and take-home resets that improve how you feel and perform week to week. \n\n\n\nA disciplined community environment where veterans\, family\, and supporters train with purpose and hold the standard—no ego\, no judgment\, just work.\n\n\n\nClear next steps for consistency: options to book a free intro consult and learn the best entry point based on your goals and current readiness. \n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a veteran\, a family member\, or a supporter\, this session is a chance to reset your Physical Priority and show up stronger outside the gym—at work\, at home\, and in life.  \n\n\n\nCome ready to move with intent\, breathe on purpose\, and leave with better mobility\, better control\, and a clear plan to stay consistent.Be sure to complete the waiver here: Perform 24 Waiver \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM–12:00 PM | Check-In and Prep\n\n\n\n\nFront desk: confirm waiver completed\n\n\n\nQuick readiness check (injury history\, restrictions\, or “my hip does not hip” notes)\n\n\n\nOptional 1–2 minute coach touchpoint for anyone needing modifications\n\n\n\n\n12:00–12:05 PM | Welcome and Why We’re Here\n\n\n\n\nATLVets and Perform24 introductions\n\n\n\nSet the tone: Train hard in the gym to maximize life outside it\n\n\n\nToday’s focus: building durability\, control\, and range of motion as a performance advantage\n\n\n\n\n12:05–12:10 PM | Class Brief: How We’ll Train Today\n\n\n\n\nMobility fundamentals: breathing\, alignment\, and controlled intensity\n\n\n\n“No ego reps” policy (mobility work punishes impatience)\n\n\n\nOutline of the session and how to scale up or down safely\n\n\n\n\n12:10–12:50 PM | Stretch and Mobility Session\n\n\n\nThis is a dedicated stretch and mobility class focused on improving movement quality and flexibility with safe technique and gradual progression. \n\n\n\n\nWarm-up tissue prep: light activation and joint prep\n\n\n\nMobility series (active): controlled drills to open hips and improve positioning\n\n\n\nStrength-in-range work: isometrics and end-range control (where flexibility actually becomes usable)\n\n\n\nDeepening range (passive): longer holds with alignment cues\n\n\n\nPrimary emphasis areas: hips\, abductors\, adductors\, and total lower-body mobility\n\n\n\nTools as needed: yoga blocks\, bands\, light weights\, and stall bars for support and progressive loading\n\n\n\n\n12:50–1:00 PM | Reset\, Community\, and Next Steps\n\n\n\n\nGuided cooldown and breathing reset\n\n\n\nQuick takeaways: what to repeat at home (5–8 minutes that actually matters)\n\n\n\nCommunity connection and “next touch” options:\n\nBook a Free Intro consult with a Perform24 coach\n\n\n\nLearn about Foundations and ongoing training options\n\n\n\nGrab any goodies and confirm the next MOVE with a VET date\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptional (if space allows): 1:00–1:15 PM informal hang-back for networking and coach Q and A (only if coaches are available).
URL:https://atlvets.org/events/sweat-w-a-vet-tampa-april/
LOCATION:Perform 24\, 2907 N Florida Ave\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124427Z
CREATED:20260416T124015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T124427Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T134126Z
CREATED:20260420T133803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T134126Z
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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/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150018Z
CREATED:20260430T142233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T150018Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Zack A Knight":MAILTO:zack@atlvets.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260327T182032Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T190057Z
CREATED:20260529T185149Z
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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/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142808Z
CREATED:20260529T185242Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000
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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/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648234840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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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/
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