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15th Annual Veteran and Small Business Trade Show - Free to Attendees

  • Thursday, October 08, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 14075 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
  • 40 registrants

Registration

  • No cost to all attendees.
  • To become an opps4vets member register at www.opps4vets.com/register or upgrade your level if you are a charter member
  • Includes 6 foot table and 2 chairs. Event details to follow for setup and take down. Bring your own table settings and cloth. No refunds.
  • Exhibit Virtually with Your Pitch Video you provide for your Virtual Booth. Visit www.TheVEH.org to view list of virtual exhibitors.
Register

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL VETERAN AND SMALL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW IN MORENO VALLEY CA ON OCTOBER 8 2026!


SCHEDULED LINE UP FOR 2026 TRADE SHOW 

HS color guard, HS singer for National Anthem

Opening Remarks Emcee Rocio Luna 

HS student representing the next 50-years of the 100-Year plan, Mayor, 1 or 2 speakers

Panel 1

Moderator Jeffrey Rosales

INTRODUCING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT
Elton Johnson Jr 

Keynote Speaker

Scilla Andreen

Panel 2

LEARNING THE ROPES NAVIGATING THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

Moderator
July Franco, 3 panelists Tam Lawrence, Rocío Pérez, Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez 

Panel 3

LEARNING THE ROPES NAVIGATING THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT LANDSCAPE

Moderator Al Solis, 3 panelists buyers 

Panel 4

LEARNING THE ROPES NAVIGATING THE RFP PROPOSAL LANDSCAPE, moderator Melina Guillermo, Marcus Delfin and 2 panelists of actual RFP reviewers 

On-Site DGS Cal eProcure Clinic

For businesses already certified, DGS Representatives will be on-site to review your e-Procure profile and how to enhance for greater results. 

Closing REMARKS 

SEE BELOW FOR LAST YEAR'S 2025 TRADE SHOW!

View 2025 Agenda

The 14th Annual Veteran & Small Business Trade Show, hosted by the Southwest Veterans' Business Resource Center (SWVBRC). This one‑of‑a‑kind event is free to attend, and it’s your chance to:

  • Meet buyers and decision‑makers
  • Showcase your products/services
  • Network with fellow small business owners and veterans
  • Explore new opportunities to grow your enterprise

Why You Should Attend

  • Connect with Buyers & Exhibitors
    SWVBRC brings together small business owners and buyers from across the region—perfect for fostering new partnerships

  • Hear from Keynote Speaker Scilla Andreen

  • On-Site DGS Cal eProcure Clinic

Who Should Attend

  • Veteran‑owned & small businesses ready to scale
  • Job seekers aiming to connect with hiring organizations
  • Vendors, suppliers, and corporate buyers interested in sourcing from vetted businesses

Watch VETS OnDemand Videos at O4V.TV


Platinum Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsors
 

Community Sponsors
   

A welcoming home for our Troops.

Welcoming home our men and women doesn't end after the crowd disperses, it MUST continue on for the life of the Veteran! They've served us, now we will serve them with programs that work so they reintegrate into society.

We are a national public benefit nonprofit organization that educates American Communities about best practices to serve Veterans.  We honor their service by empowering Veterans to apply their training and skills to successfully transition to productive careers and enterprises.

We provide free vocational training 24/7 to all of our members through our website, in addition to local events.  We believe the tenet that American Communities are the ultimate beneficiaries when Veterans claim their benefits and invest in productive endeavors.

The SWVBRC enlists the support of members of local Communities like you to increase Veteran awareness of the value of obtaining a VA card and receiving earned benefits.

Sponsorships, donations, volunteers and support from communities like yours enable us to reach out to Veterans and empower them to transition back into successful, productive enterprises that ultimately benefit all Americans and support future generations.

SWVBRC is a 501(c)3 non Profit Organization Federal Tax ID# 26-2675027

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