
	Calling our Community Veterans and Thier Families!
	If you have a new idea for a business or you would like to work
	on your current start-up venture, this training is free for you!
We are currently accepting applications for our Spring 2026 cohorts.
	Cohort #1 - The Greenhouse - Downtown St. Petersburg
	When: Mondays, January 19th - March 2nd, 2026 - Evenings.
	Cohort #2 - SPC Clearwater Campus
	When: Saturdays, March 28th - May 2nd, 2026 - 9am - 1pm.
To help translate the skills learned in the military to entrepreneurship, Veterans Florida, SPC, and the St.Petersburg Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to offer the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, a cohort-based learning initiative. Whether you already have a startup venture or just an idea, this experience is for you!
Your family members may be eligible to participate. Building a business is often a family endeavor, and we want to support everyone involved. Spouses and children are encouraged to apply.
Contact Greta Kishbaugh at kishbaugh.greta@spcollege.edu or call 813-766-8715 with any questions or ideas!
	Eligibility
	To be eligible for the program, you must be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military, an active duty member of the United States military within 12 months of separation or retirement, a member of the Florida National Guard or United States Reserves, or the spouse or family member of an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military.
Completing this application in it's entirety will allow SPC to verify your elidgibility. Failure to produce a copy of your DD214 or a benefit letter clearly indicating honorable service/dischange will result in ineligibility.
Please note that this is an application form and not a guarantee for program participation. Program staff will be in touch about next steps once your application is reviewed.
Spots are limited...don't miss out!
If you have comments about this survey or questions regarding how to complete this survey, please contact Meghan Cottrell at cottrell.meghan@spcollege.edu or call (727) 341-3086.
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