2026 Veteran Business Battle (VBB)
Date and time
Organizer
Kelvin Searose-Xu
Kelvin.Searose-Xu@Rice.edu
Host organization
Rice Business School - Veterans Business Battle
Type of event
SBA participating event
Event description
The Veterans Business Battle is a free event, open to all individuals wanting to learn more about entrepreneurship. The event will include several panel discussions, a small business expo, pitches from veteran entrepreneurs, and an awards ceremony.
During the Small Business Administration and Resource Partners Discussion (on April 8), long-time VBB Supporter Mark Winchester, Director of the SBA Houston District Office and Doug Sewell, SCORE Houston Mentor will discuss the programs and resources designed to support the U.S. small business ecosystem. The discussion will include information on funding tools and services specifically available to veteran entrepreneurs.
Schedule of Events:
- Wednesday, April 8 - 10:00am-6:00pm CT
- Thursday, April 9 - 8:00am-6:00pm CT
**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
More info