Women Veteran Business & Market Expo 2026
Empowering Women Veterans to Lead, Build & Thrive
Building Stronger Futures for Women Veterans
The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute is proud to present the Women Veteran Business & Market Expo, a dynamic event dedicated to empowering women who have served our country. This one-of-a-kind experience brings together veteran entrepreneurs, business leaders, community partners, educators, and supporters for a day of learning, networking, wellness, and opportunity.
Whether you're launching your first business, growing an existing brand, exploring valuable resources, or looking to support women veterans in your community, the Expo offers meaningful connections and practical tools designed to help every participant succeed.
500+
Expected Attendees
50+
Women Veteran Vendors
4
Business Growth Workshops
2
Business Grant Opportunities
More Than an Event—A Movement for Women Veterans
The Women Veteran Business & Market Expo is designed to celebrate service while creating new opportunities for economic growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal wellness.
Throughout the event, attendees will discover inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, veteran resources, community organizations, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing businesses owned by women veterans. Every registration and partnership helps strengthen a supportive ecosystem where women veterans can connect, collaborate, and achieve lasting success.
Choose Your Expo Experience
Whether you're attending to network, learn, or explore new opportunities, we offer registration options that fit your goals.
General Admission
$5
Perfect for guests who want to explore the Expo and enjoy the full environment.
Enjoy the full Expo experience
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Access to the Expo Floor
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Access to all Vendors
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Access to the Resource Hub
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Access to the Wellness Zone
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Access to the Quiet Room
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Access to Mini Golf Station
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Access to the Marketplace
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Access to Photo Booth (pay‑per‑photo unless sponsored)
Standard Admission
$10
Ideal for guests who want learning, food, and the full Expo experience.
Full Expo + One Workshop
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Full Expo Access
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Continental Breakfast Pack
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Program Booklet
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One Workshop of Choice
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Priority Workshop Seating
Premium Admission
$20
Perfect for women veterans who want the complete empowerment, education, and engagement experience.
Full Expo + Two Workshops + Raffle Entry
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Full Expo Access
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Continental Breakfast Pack
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Program Booklet
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Two Workshops of Choice
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One FREE Raffle Ticket
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Chance to win a Laptop or Flat‑Screen TV
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Priority Seating for Both Workshops
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Premium Check‑In Line
Showcase Your Business
The Women Veteran Marketplace features outstanding veteran-owned businesses offering handcrafted products, fashion, beauty items, books, specialty foods, home décor, wellness products, and much more.
Vendor participation includes promotional opportunities, networking, directory listing, early setup access, and direct engagement with hundreds of attendees and community partners.
Vendor Benefits
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Professional vendor booth
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Official vendor directory listing
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Social media promotion
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Networking opportunities
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Community exposure
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Business growth opportunities
Business Workshops
Learn. Grow. Lead.
Gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals through engaging workshops created specifically for women veteran entrepreneurs.
Launching Your Business
Turn your ideas into a successful business with practical startup guidance.
Branding & Visibility
Develop a memorable brand and confidently share your story.
Funding & Financing
Discover grants, funding opportunities, and strategies to secure capital.
Sustainable Business Growth
Learn how wellness, systems, and leadership create long-term business success.
Introducing RISE
Restorative • Innovative • Sustainable • Empowering
The Expo proudly launches the RISE Wellness Center and RISE Community Kitchen, two initiatives dedicated to improving wellness, economic mobility, community engagement, and long-term support for women veterans and their families.
RISE creates spaces where healing, education, entrepreneurship, nutrition, and community come together to inspire meaningful change and lasting impact.
Grants & Scholarships
Funding Opportunities That Help Businesses Grow
The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute believes financial support can transform ideas into thriving businesses. Eligible women veterans can apply for:
RISE Starter Grant
Up to $500 to help launch a new business through startup expenses such as licensing, branding, inventory, training, or marketing.
RISE Advancement Grant
Up to $1,000 for established businesses looking to expand operations, purchase equipment, improve technology, or increase their community impact.
Veteran Support Services
Resources Beyond the Expo
The Expo connects women veterans with organizations providing valuable services that strengthen both personal and professional success.
Support includes:
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Housing Assistance
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Employment Resources
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Career Development
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Health & Wellness
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VA Benefits Navigation
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Community Programs
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Service Connection Support
Meet Our Ambassadors
Inspiring Leadership Through Service
Meet the dedicated ambassadors representing the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute and the Women Veteran Business & Market Expo. Their leadership, military service, and commitment to community empowerment help guide women veterans toward new opportunities and brighter futures.
Community Partners
The success of the Women Veteran Business & Market Expo is made possible through generous community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and organizations committed to empowering women veterans. Become a partner and help create opportunities that inspire entrepreneurship, education, wellness, and economic growth throughout our communities.
Voices of Impact
Help Empower the Next Generation of Women Veteran Entrepreneurs
Your generosity helps provide business education, grants, mentorship, wellness initiatives, scholarships, and community resources for women veterans pursuing their dreams.
Together, we can create lasting opportunities that strengthen families, businesses, and communities.
Join the Movement
Whether you're attending, becoming a vendor, applying for a grant, volunteering, or supporting our mission, your involvement helps create meaningful opportunities for women veterans to thrive.
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