Ask An Expert: Veterans in Business – Veterans Salute Luncheon

Description

Join us for a special Ask An Expert Luncheon celebrating leadership, service, and entrepreneurship among veterans in Palm Beach County. The Veterans in Business – Veterans Salute discussion will explore how military experience shapes success in corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors, while connecting attendees with valuable veteran-focused resources.

Tracy Thomas, Communications Manager for the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, will serve as Moderator for this inspiring conversation featuring distinguished veterans and community leaders.

Featured Panelists

• Anthony Bradford – U.S. Army
Retired U.S. Army Major with over 23 years of distinguished service in logistics and operations, including deployments to Afghanistan, Djibouti, and the Middle East. Anthony is a former Project Manager at Lockheed Martin, an entrepreneur, and a community advocate. He also serves as President of the West Palm Beach Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and sits on the Board of Directors for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

• Trent Kragness – PNC Bank
Representative from PNC Bank, a proud event sponsor and champion for veteran advancement in business.

• Shenetria Moore – U.S. Army
Founder of She Holdings LLC and Shas Community Initiatives, Inc., Shenetria is a U.S. Army veteran and Operation Desert Storm medic who continues to impact the community through her All Things Veteran Initiative and Project 12. She has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and Legacy’s Top 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business.

• Darryl C. Patrick – U.S. Navy (Ret.)
A 23-year Navy veteran and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (OSC, E-7), Darryl brings strong leadership and operational experience from his military career and current civic role with the City of West Palm Beach.

• Krissy Robbs – U.S. Air Force
Founder & CEO of Fix My Flyer, Krissy applies her military communications background to help small businesses grow through creative storytelling and brand design.

Discussion Topics

• Transitioning from military to civilian and business life

• Leadership, discipline, and resilience in entrepreneurship

• PTSD awareness and veteran wellness

• Encouraging youth to consider military service

• Veteran-owned business resources and contracting preferences

Who Should Attend:
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, veterans, and community partners interested in supporting and learning from veterans in business and leadership.

Reserve your seat today and join us as we honor service, leadership, and the continued contributions of veterans in our community.