SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL VETERAN AND SMALL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW IN MORENO VALLEY CA ON OCTOBER 15 2026!
SCHEDULED LINE UP FOR 2026 TRADE SHOW
HS color guard, HS singer for National Anthem
Opening Remarks
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 3 elderly panelists aged 75 or older
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 and Certification!
Get certified on the spot! Representatives from the California Department of General Services (DGS) will be available to walk you through the Cal eProcure registration process and help you start or complete your SB/DVBE certification—a must for doing business with the State of California.
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 2025
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, for 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
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Connect with Buyers & Exhibitors
SWVBRC brings together small business owners and buyers from across the region—perfect for fostering new partnerships
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"WE ARE HUMAN" Panel Discussion
Be inspired by a diverse group of business leaders discussing how AI is transforming business
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Hear from Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Rosales, Founder and CEO of Moneda®
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On-Site DGS Cal eProcure Clinic and Certification!
Get certified on the spot! Representatives from the California Department of General Services (DGS) will be available to walk you through the Cal eProcure registration process and help you start or complete your SB/DVBE certification—a must for doing business with the State of California.
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
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