Tampa, FL

EVENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

Hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition Education Foundation (NVSBC-EF), our local engagement events are structured around a 3-hour time-frame, which includes a meal, training session, and networking. Non-members are welcome to attend at the regular event price and NVSBC members may attend at a discounted price.

All Tampa Engagement events are federal government contracting focused and ALL (NVSBC Members, Non-members, Veteran Owned Small Business Professionals, Veterans, etc) are welcome to attend.

Past Tampa Engagement Dinner Event Guest Speakers:

25 March 2026: Natasha Velez, CCEM, CF APMP, President/CEO, NVS Strategic Solutions
17 December 2025: Justin Cole, MBA, Operations & Strategy Executive (VA) & University of Tampa
17 September 2025: Heidi Gerding, CEO, HeidoCo, Inc
25 February 2025: Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Founder, The Pulse of GovCon™
5 December 2024: Sharon Heaton, Founder & CEO, sbLiftOff
24 April 2024: Scott Semple, Founder & CEO, NewTHINK Solutions
17 January 2024: Marie Myszkier, Director of Training, NVSBC

Previous presentations are available for NVSBC Members in VetFedConnect.

Upcoming Engagement Event Dates:

Tampa Engagement Dinner
July 15, 2026

Tampa Engagement Dinner
October 21, 2026

Tampa Engagement Dinner
December 16, 2026

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TAMPA AMBASSADORS

Our Ambassadors give their time, talent and treasure to support the mission of NVSBC, while serving as Ambassadors at engagement events supporting Veteran Owned small businesses in the federal contracting ecosystem.

Natasha Velez
CEO
NVS Strategic Solutions, LLC

Sponsorship opportunities are available for future events! As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to introduce the guest speaker and more. If you are interested in learning more about event sponsorship, please contact Adelaide Kahn.