We are here to help connect Veterans with employers and other Veterans services. We wish to act as a
12/02/2019
Alright...a decision has been made! VPNCO (Veteran Professionals Network) will kick off 2020 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (for all of 2020...every month. So the 1st Veteran Networking event will be held January 14 (5:30-7:30 pm). Location TBD! Get it on your calendar! Mac
11/21/2019
VPNCO for November and December! For sure the Veteran Professionals Network will not ever held in November; 4th Thursday is Thanksgiving. Also, 4th Thursday in December is 26th...hmmm, not a good idea.
We are looking at kicking off the new year with different day of month and different location (easier to get to and better parking, such as Bridge Park area or Strongwater down in COSI, Franklinton area).
We will start to put word out by November 30. Thanks for your support!
08/28/2019
Primary Missions: Veterans networking with Civilians, Businesses and Community Leaders, for Professional/ Career Development and to Volunteer in the Community (community outreach) ...transition veterans and strengthen the community (monthly events).
Veterans’ professional development (quarterly events).
Collateral Mission: Veteran Camaraderie Growth
08/28/2019
Welcome to VPNCO (Veteran Professionals Network of Central Ohio)! Attached is the Mission & History of VPNCO.
We get together for a brew and a chat once a month at Zaftig Brewing to meet other Vets, Veteran Service organizations and Business & Community Leaders.
Networking is a key ingredient in career development. A large number of Vets are misemployed or underemployed, this help change those outcomes!
08/28/2019
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Mission & History of the Veteran Professionals Network
Primary Missions: Veterans networking with Civilians, Businesses and Community Leaders, for Professional/ Career Development (including Veteran Entrepreneurs) and to Volunteer in the Community (community outreach) ...transition veterans and strengthen the community (monthly events). Nothing formal, just a relaxed atmosphere getting to know more of the community!
Veterans’ Professional Development (quarterly events).
Collateral Mission: Veteran Camaraderie Growth
History:
Veteran Beer Club of San Diego (VBCSD)
Founded by: Phil Kendro (Marine Corps), Brian Grana (Marine Corps), and Kevin Cortes (Marine Corps)
First event: June 2016at Second Chance Brewing.
Chapters: San Diego, Orlando, Denver, Detroit, and Phoenix
2. Fort Worth Veteran Professionals (FWVP)
Founded by: Jason Strickler (Air Force) and Jonathon Silk (Army)
First Event: May 2017
3. Veteran Professionals Network of Greater Cincinnati (VPNGC) on LinkedIn
Founded by: Howard Curtis (Army) and Dennis Volpe (Navy). Dennis connected with Jonathon Silk via Team Red, White and Blue and the Eagle Leader Fellowship Program. Dennis also knew of VBCSD.
First Event: January 2019; Veterans and Community Networking in evening at the Grainworks Brewing Co. in West Chester, OH. It is held the 4thWednesday of every month.
Quarterly Professional Events.
4. Veteran Professionals Network of NW Ohio
Founded by Meghan Michael (Navy). Meghan learned of and met Jonathon Silk of FWVP through a connection in a Facebook Entrepreneur Group.
First event: April 2019
5. Veteran Professionals Network of Central Ohio (VPNCO)
Founded by Michael “Mac” McVey (Navy), Tom Ellis (Army), Ed Gallowitz (Army), Rick Isbell (Air Force), Jeff Mers (Air National Guard), and Chris Ray (Navy). Howard Curtis invited Mac to come to the March VPNGC event; he loved it. He took Tom and Ed down in April to VPNGC. On the way back to Columbus they talked about starting one; put together the team; and started in June 2019
First Event: June 2019; Veterans and Community Networking in evening at Zaftig Brewing in Columbus, OH. It is held the 4thThursday of every month.
