The Mid-Atlantic (VBOC) is pleased to partner with the Maryland Department of Labor, SBA, and DoSEM for our 4th Annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Training & Conference 2026.

Event Details

September 17–18, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. each day
Maritime Conference Center
692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
FREE to Attend

This two-day conference will bring together Veteran entrepreneurs, transitioning service members, military spouses, government agencies, resource partners, and industry experts for education, resources, and meaningful connections. We will offer two concurrent sessions during your scheduled time.

Conference Focus

Day 1 — September 17: Business Growth & Entrepreneurship
Day 1 will feature a range of topics to help entrepreneurs start, strengthen, and grow their businesses, including access to capital, manufacturing, artificial intelligence for business, business plans, franchising, networking, and other business growth strategies.

Day 2 — September 18: Government Contracting Focus
Day 2 will focus on government contracting and provide information and resources to help Veteran-owned businesses better understand and pursue contracting opportunities. Topics will include contracting readiness, capability statements, procurement opportunities, certifications, and state and federal contracting resources.