Sat, Aug 08
|Malcolm X College
Women Veteran Business & Market Expo 2026
Empowering Women Veterans to Lead, Build & Thrive
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Malcolm X College, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
About the event
BUSINESS EXPO WORKSHOPS
Workshop #1: Launching Your Business: From Service to Startup Success
This fast-paced power session gives women veterans the essential steps to launch a business with confidence and clarity. In just 30–45 minutes, participants will learn how to turn their military strengths into a focused business idea, choose the right business structure, understand the must-know legal and operational basics, and outline a simple launch plan they can start using immediately.
Designed for women who are ready to move from “thinking about it” to taking action, this workshop delivers practical guidance, real-world examples, and a clear roadmap — without overwhelm or fluff.
Women will walk away knowing:
The first steps to officially start a business