Tickets- $40 Member / $65 Future Member / $25 Student
The Regionalism Matters: Veterans & Business: Serving Those Who Served Through Regional Collaboration, The Fredericksburg region is uniquely positioned to benefit from one of Virginia’s greatest economic assets, its military community. This Regionalism Matters event will celebrate businesses that recruit, hire, and invest in veterans while exploring how regional collaboration can strengthen veteran employment, workforce development, and economic competitiveness. By partnering with the Military Affairs Committee (MAC), this event will connect employers, military leaders, workforce organizations, educators, and veterans around a shared goal: making the Fredericksburg region the premier destination for veteran talent.
Why Attend?
Veterans bring proven leadership, technical expertise, adaptability, and a mission-driven mindset that make them invaluable to our workforce. As one of the nation’s most military-connected regions, the Fredericksburg area has a unique opportunity to attract, retain, and support veteran talent while strengthening our regional economy.
Join employers, military leaders, workforce partners, educators, and veterans for a conversation about how regional collaboration can create stronger career pathways for those who have served. Together, we’ll explore innovative strategies to connect veterans with meaningful employment, recognize businesses leading the way in veteran hiring, and identify opportunities to build a more competitive workforce.
Whether you’re an employer looking to expand your talent pipeline, a veteran seeking new opportunities, or a community leader invested in our region’s future, this event will provide valuable connections, practical insights, and ideas you can put into action.
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