Service Credit Union Sponsors Special Business Connection Luncheon for Veterans

On Nov. 4, Service Credit Union will host a free, half-day Business Connection conference for new and seasoned business owners who have served in the U.S. military, in collaboration with the Center for Women’s Business Advancement of Southern New Hampshire University and SCORE, according to a press statement.

“Service Credit Union has a long, storied history of helping the military and veterans since it first started on Pease Air Force Base in 1957,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. “We appreciate their sacrifice and as Veteran’s Day approaches this clearly shows our dedication toward those who have served our country and now serve our business communities.”

The Deploy Your Business for Growth conference kicks off with a keynote address by Tony Matos of Altos Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency. Matos, a commissioned officer from West Point, spent more than a decade serving in the Army and years in the defense industry. He’ll discuss how to leverage military experience for business success.

Other presenters include John Hamilton of the Community Loan Fund, Lisa Landry of Savvy Workshop, Angela Martin, Esq. of Devine Millimet, and David Weed and Jim Pratt of Service Credit Union.

Workshops will follow two tracks. One track is geared towards new business owners or franchisees, and will help them discover which legal entity is right for their business, and how to be “loan ready.” The other targets experienced businessmen and women, who will learn how to market outside the box for growth, and alternative funding methods for raising capital.

“The discipline and perseverance that it takes to excel in the military translates very well to small business ownership,” said Center for Women’s Business Advancement at Southern New Hampshire University Executive Director MaryAnn Manoogian. “The best small business owners are creative problem solvers who can also capitalize on great opportunities and this conference will help veterans to learn and build upon the skills that it takes to create an excellent strategy for growth.”

The conference will be held at the Hospitality Building of Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 North River Road, Manchester. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a continental breakfast and bag lunch. Space is limited and registration is required. Register or learn more by visiting servicecu.org/businessconnection.

Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution with more than 214,000 members worldwide, offering a wide range of financial products to its members. With 53 branches including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves all branches of the U.S. Military, Veterans and Department of Defense including their families and anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire, four towns in Cape Cod, MA. With more than $2.6 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 35 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, one branch in North Dakota, 15 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany and a Virtual Branch.

SNHU’s Center for Women’s Business Advancement offers networking, technical assistance, training and support to women entrepreneurs and business owners.

SCORE (previously Service Corps of Retired Executives) volunteer mentors are current or former business professionals whose mission is to provide timely, quality business counseling.