Veteran's Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase

Event description

Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center

Veterans Manufacturing and Innovation Showcase

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Hosted by: Harbor Designs and Manufacturing (Location to be confirmed)

Showcase and Luncheon: 9:30am-4:30pm

Tours and Networking Mixer: 4:30-6pm

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic VBOC Veterans Manufacturing and Innovation Showcase! Join us at Harbor Designs and Manufacturing in the Baltimore for a day filled with Veteran and Manufacturing Resources from MD/DE/VA/DC, Veteran Entrepreneurs and Manufacturing business tours.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and be inspired by our powerful Keynote Speaker - Dr. James E. West. Inventor of the Electret Microphone utilized in 90% of devices, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Army Korea Veteran, 2 Purple Heart Recipient, Holder of 250+ patents and STEM advocate!

This free in-person event is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the creativity of our Veteran community. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of talent and ingenuity!

Event Highlights:

• U.S. SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
• Manufacturing SME Panel (MD/DC/DE/VA )
• Manufacturing Business to Business Panel
• Fireside chat with veteran-owned Manufacturers
• Resource Exhibit with Veteran Business Owners
• Tours of Manufacturing Businesses

Keynote Speaker: Dr. James E. West, James E. West Foundation

• Inventor of the Electret Microphone
• National Inventors Hall of Fame
• Army Korea Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient
• Holder of 250+ Patents
• STEM Advocate

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ATTENDEES

Resources Exhibits and Veteran Business Vendors; Tour of Harbor Designs and Manufacturing; Networking Mixer