Events

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Register for upcoming events!

September 20th @ 7pm

Join us and Jennifer Wright as we discuss the framework and process to discovering your voice as a veteran and crafting your first, or next, book!

Upcoming webinars

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Veteran, Events, Atlanta
September BATL Brews

A brand new monthly meet-up!

Join VETLANTA and our marketing chair, Zack A Knight, on September 27th at 6:30pm as we meet to build community and fun around Atlanta. 

This month’s location is Mutation Brewery in Sandy Springs, we look forward to seeing you there!

VETLANTA Views

Join the VETLANTA community as we head out on our monthly Adventure, October 15th!

More information coming soon.

Q4 Summit

More information coming soon!

Our Q3 summit is being hosted at The Clay National Guard Center and will focus on connecting you with employers across Atlanta!

  • Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, GA
  • Please note, you will need a pass to get through the Clay National Guard Center gate – Check your email after you register**

Join us for our professional development workshops hosted my Hire Heroes:

And don't forget to register for Networking and the Main Summit:

For the first time, we are streaming the Summit if you can't make it, be sure to register:

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Q4 Summit

Focus on Employment

More information coming soon!

Our Q3 summit is being hosted at The Clay National Guard Center and will focus on connecting you with employers across Atlanta!

  • Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, GA

Please join us for this amazing health and wellness summit!

2022 Past Events
Veteran, Events, Atlanta

The Branding IFAK

The first of 5 in the series creating the branding foundations every business owner needs!

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
August BATL Brews

A brand new monthly meet-up!

Join VETLANTA and our marketing chair, Zack A Knight, on August 16 at 7pm as we meet to build community and fun around Atlanta. 

This month’s location is Mutation Brewery in Sandy Springs, we look forward to seeing you there!

August VETLANTA Views

Join the VETLANTA Community as we head out on a mountain hike and see a beautiful view!

This month’s hike is being held at Kennesaw Mountain. Register below and meet us at 7am to set out on a few hours of nature and community!

Veteran, Events, Atlanta

August 8th @ 7pm

Our virtual event session of the Branding IFAK focuses on the F: Find. Let’s focus on where to find your ideal client and look at where they are spending the majority of their time!

Upcoming webinars

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Independence Day Celebration

July 14th 6:00-8:00pm

In observance of Independence Day, a veteran community social and mixer

Hosted in partnership with the Buckhead Club

Join us for a rare between summit community mixer at the premier business club of the south, the Buckhead Club. This event is free but registration is REQUIRED!

The Buckhead Club is partnering with the local veteran community and is highlighting the mission of VETLANTA: to make Atlanta the premier destination for veterans to live and work. 

Space is extremely limited and you must be on the attendance list to attend. If you are interested in attending, please email our marketing and communications chair, Zack Knight, at zack@vetlanta.org.

Veteran, Events, Atlanta

June 21st @ 7pm

This is the 2nd of 5 in this virtual event series helping you build your online presence and brand. Join us as we unpack the I in IFAK, Identify who you are and who you are serving!

Q2 Summit

Focus on Health and Wellness!

1p - 5pm: Breakout Sessions

5p - 7pm: Open Networking

7pm: Summit Speakers

Our Q2 summit is being hosted at The College Football Hall of Fame!

  • Secure parking is only $5 on the Green Deck, off Baker Street, adjacent to the CFHOF (Debit or Credit only)
  • The CFHOF is not open to the general public the day of the Summit.
  • The CFHOF is FREE for all veterans at all times!

Please join us for this amazing health and wellness summit!

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Featuring

Patricia Ross

In November 2021, Patricia Ross was selected as the Commissioner of Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS), supporting Georgia’s almost 700,000 veterans and their families. GDVS provides both federal and state benefits counseling based on military service, operates two state veteran cemeteries and two skilled nursing facilities. GDVS is responsible for veterans receiving $3.8B in compensation and pension annually from the Department of Veterans Affairs Prior to her appointment as Commissioner, she established The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR Center) and served the Chief Operating Officer from 2016 – 2021. The Georgia VECTR Center provides accelerated training in high demand and strategic industries, career counseling, academic advising, employment assistance, entrepreneurship. and in partnership with other state, federal, and community agencies, provides a one-stop-shop to help meet veteran’s needs. Ross also served as the first Director of Military Affairs for the Technical College System of Georgia from 2014 – 2016 where she led state-wide initiatives to expand educational benefits and opportunities for military students at Georgia’s 22 public, technical colleges. After 25 years on active duty in the United States Air Force, Ross retired as a Colonel in October 2014. She culminated her career as the Vice Commander of the 78th Air Base Wing, Robins Air Force Base where she led the management of facilities and equipment valued at $3.5 billion and the execution of a $161.8 million operating budget supporting over 55,000 active duty, reserve component, civilians, contractors, retirees, and family members. Prior to her selection as Vice Commander, she served as the Deputy Director for Manpower, Personnel and Services for Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command also at Robins AFB.

Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Veteran, Events, Atlanta
Featuring

Jennifer Purdy

Jennifer Purdy leads the Veteran Experience Office (VEO) CX Tools and Implementation (T&I) Directorate.  She provides strategic direction and goals to ensure an exceptional customer experience for Veterans across VA.  Mrs. Purdy manages the development and implementation of transformational initiatives and consultation services with a staff of 54 spread across the country.  Under her leadership, the T&I Directorate has defined, designed, and is currently deploying the VA CX framework and toolkits across VA. She is responsible for enterprise wide CX initiatives to include VA’s I CARE core values program.  Mrs. Purdy serves as Chair for the national VHA Patient Experience Committee and is the Vice- Chair of the VHA Organizational Health Council.  Mrs. Purdy is a member of the Beryl Institute Advisory Board.   Mrs. Purdy was honored with the 2019 Service to the Citizen Champion of Change Award.

Key Partners:

Service and Sacrifice

Because we know how important you and your loved one’s service to our country is, we want to give back and help military families be healthy and have fun. Check out the offerings and events below.

College Football Hall of Fame

The College Football Hall of Fame was established in 1951 to immortalize the greatest players and coaches as positive role models for future generations.  

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Our Key Partners

We’ve been supporting military veterans and their families since WWII. Now we’re proud to offer a TRICARE® Prime option especially for beneficiaries right here in metro Atlanta. Learn how to keep your TRICARE benefits and make them work hard for you at kp.org/TRICARE.

Knightly Productions is the key contributor to our digital media branding and maintenance and focuses on providing tactical content that delivers. If you’re ready to discover, embrace and share your voice, head over to Knightly Productions to learn more!

Sponsors

About FOURBLOCK

FourBlock is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting returning service members in their transition from military service to meaningful civilian careers. Now in its 10th year, our flagship Career Readiness Program is taught by corporate executives in major cities across the U.S. and now serves more than 600 transitioning veterans annually.

Our mission is to equip veterans and military spouses to successfully transition to meaningful civilian careers. Our vision is to build a national professional network where transitioning veterans and military spouses can connect locally and attain the skills, resources, and relationship-building opportunities necessary to reach their career potential.

About J.P. Morgan

We’re committed to working to uplift all communities. Through ongoing investments, business initiatives and philanthropic commitments, we aim to help employees, customers, clients and communities grow and thrive sustainably—with opportunity for all.

 
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The Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center is a private, not-for profit hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.