Welcome to the Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps
Count Me In and Capital One are pleased to introduce the Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps (WVEC), an exciting new business growth initiative for women business owners who are veterans or spouses/domestic partners of veterans. Looking to grow your small businesses quickly and sustainably? Ready to create new jobs and contribute to economic growth in your community? Join us April 29 & 30, and become part of this exciting new movement! Get StarteD ...
THE PRIZE PACKAGE
9 MONTHS OF COACHING AND TRAINING designed to help you achieve significant revenue growth within 18-36 months, CASH PRIZES and gifts PLUS access to an incredible community of women entrepreneurs ready to support your path to success.
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WVEC IN THE NEWS
The Cycle on MSNBC,
March 19th, 2013
Huffington Post,
October 25th, 2012
NBC News,
October 24th, 2012
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YOUR HOSTS
NELL MERLINO,
Founder and President,
Count Me In and the creative force behind Take Our Daughters to Work Day
JOHN G. FINNERAN, JR.,
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Capital One Financial Corporation
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Meet the WVEC Event Coordinator
HARVETTA SPANN,
Co-Founder, The “WAVE” Women as Veteran Entrepreneurs,
US Army Veteran-
Speakers
VERNICE "FLYGIRL" ARMOUR, America's first African American female combat pilot,
on the winning formula for breakthrough success.
CASSAUNDRA ST. JOHN,
CEO, F7 GROUP
on making the transition from the military to successful CEO.
GARY L. LINDNER,
President and CEO,
PeopleFund, and Colonel, USAF (ret.) on securing business loans.
DR. GARNETT NEWCOMBE
CEO, Human Potential Consultants, and
Military Spouse.
Agenda
April 29, 2013
- Open Pitch Rehearsal
- Receive expert feedback on your two-minute pitch from Nell Merlino and other nationally renowned business experts.
- Informal Reception
Network with a community of women small business owners from across the country.
April 30, 2013
- Keynote Speakers and Small Business Education Sessions
- Hear from experts in marketing and social media, government contracting, financing, scaling smart and more.
- Business Pitch Competition
Pitch your business for a chance to win cash prizes, business coaching and mentoring, and access to financing.
The Prize
9 months of coaching and training
Designed to help you achieve significant revenue growth within 18-36 months, plus cash prizes and access to an incredible community of women business owners ready to support your path to success.
"When I attended our local Pitch Party, I was so nervous! But the facilitators were encouraging and constructive with their feedback and made me feel empowered. I came to Count Me In because it provides the opportunity to learn and grow as a leader alongside other women entrepreneurs who can appreciate the challenges I deal with on a daily basis. The coaching and moral support the program provides will help me identify and focus on the right priorities, and enable me to reach my revenue goals."
- CJ Scarlet, CEO, Roving Coach International, Clayton, NC, Marine Corps Veteran (service related disability), 2012 Count Me In Awardee
"Count Me In helped me grow my business revenues by nearly 30% in the first year!
They provided a community that made me more accountable in setting and achieving goals for my business. Knowing that these women are watching my progress gives me an extra incentive to make things happen."
- Dr. Amelia Case, Founder, Owner and Chief of Clinical Staff,
Universal Health Institute, Chicago, IL, U.S. Army Veteran, 2005 Count Me In Awardee
