Mission: Enterprise

A Business Launch Program for Veterans & First Responders

Presented by The Veterans Club

Overview:
The Veterans Club is launching a new six-week training program designed to help veterans and first responders turn their ideas, passions, and skills into thriving small businesses. Mission: Enterprise combines practical instruction, peer mentorship, and community partnership to empower those who have served to continue serving—this time through entrepreneurship.

Participants will learn the core components of business ownership: choosing the right business structure, developing a product or service offering, managing finances, and building a marketing plan. By the end of the six-week program, each participant will have a functioning business plan, access to local support resources, and the confidence to take the next step toward launching their enterprise.

Program Objectives:

  • Equip veterans and first responders with essential business startup knowledge.
  • Connect participants with local professionals, mentors, and support networks.
  • Foster economic independence and purpose-driven entrepreneurship within the service community.

Program Structure:

  • Duration: 6 weeks (one 2-hour session per week)
  • Format: In-person, workshop-style instruction with Q&A and guest speakers
  • Class Size: 10–15 participants per cohort
  • Deliverable: A completed business plan and access to post-program mentorship

Support Needed:
To successfully deliver Mission: Enterprise, The Veterans Club is seeking six local professionals to serve as guest speakers and one partner facility to host the weekly sessions.

Guest Speaker Roles (one per week):

  1. Entrepreneurship & Mindset – Local veteran or business leader who transitioned successfully from service to self-employment.
  2. Legal & Business Formation – Attorney or small business consultant to discuss structure, licensing, and liability.
  3. Product & Service Strategy – Business owner experienced in developing and pricing offerings.
  4. Accounting Basics – CPA or bookkeeper specializing in small business accounting.
  5. Marketing & Branding – Marketing professional or agency with experience in small business growth.
  6. Funding & Sustainability – Banker, lender, or veteran business program representative to discuss funding and long-term growth.

Facility Requirements:

  • Seating for 20 people (classroom or conference setup)
  • Projector or TV for presentations
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Parking access for participants
  • Location within Kootenai County preferred

Partnership Opportunities:
Organizations that provide facility space, speakers, or sponsorship will be recognized as Founding Partners of the Mission: Enterprise initiative. Recognition includes logo placement on all program materials, inclusion on The Veterans Club website and social media platforms, and an invitation to attend the graduation ceremony.

Community Impact:
By helping veterans and first responders develop sustainable businesses, this program strengthens both individual families and the local economy. Every new veteran-owned business creates ripple effects—providing jobs, community service, and renewed purpose for those who once served on the front lines.

For partnership inquiries, please contact:
📧 info@theveteransclub.org
📍 The Veterans Club, 1570 W Columbus Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
📞 (208) 209-7170