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Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023
6:00pm-8:00pm Networking Reception
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
8:00am-9:00am Registration & Check-In
9:00am-10:30am Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Main Session: Kick-off & Welcome/Morning Motivation
Opening Comments - ODVA Commissioner, Dr. Sid Ellington
10:30am-10:45am Break
10:45am-12:00pm Breakout Session 1
- Fired Up! I want to start a business (Exsin)
- Credit Score (Independence Program)
- Yoga (iRest)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch - Discussion - TFCU - Edward Jones
1:00pm-2:00pm Breakout Session 2
- State Department of Commerce
- Unlocking Success through Strategic Vision (Exsin)
- ODVA Womens Veteran Program
2:00pm-2:15pm Break
2:15pm-3:30pm Breakout Session 3
- Empowering High-Performance Teams (Exsin)
- Veteran Certified Through the SBA
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families
3:45pm-4:30pm Fireside Chat - Mayhew Technology Solutions - The Ups and Downs that Lead to Success
4:30pm-4:45pm Closing Remarks
Thursday, September 7, 2023
8:30am-8:45am Welcome
8:45am-10:00am Main Session - Strata Leadership, Dr. Susan DeWoody
10:00am-10:15am Break
10:15am-11:30am Breakout Session 4
- Driving Growth through Customer-Centric Strategies (Exsin)
- Yoga (iRest)
- Bee Keeping (Steve Easom)
11:30-am-1:00pm Lunch - Discussion - Rehab Warriors (Andy Williams)
1:00pm-2:00pm Breakout Session 5
- The Art and Strategy of Franchising (Exsin)
- Real Estate Investment (Independence Program)
- Introduction to USDA Farm and Conservation Services (USDA)
2:00pm-2:15pm Break
2:15pm-3:30pm Breakout Session 6
- The Veteran Advantage: National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program” (OSU)
- Rehab Warriors - Additional Information
- Agriculture Programs available support the Veteran producer; Federal, State and Nonprofit Agencies (USDA)
3:45pm-5:00pm Fireside Chat - Franchising - Exsin Group
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner
Keynote Speaker - ODVA OKVetWorks Administrator, Daron Hoggatt
Award Ceremony (and franchise give-a-way and Independence Program Scholarships)