Veteran Affairs Committee

🎖️ Attention, LNRCC Veterans: Are you ready to kickstart your next mission?

The Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative and the U.S. Small Business Administration are hosting Boots to Business Reboot, a free two-day workshop created specifically for U.S. military veterans interested in launching or growing a business.

Over the course of the program, participants will explore:

✅ Business planning and development
✅ Market research and competitive strategy
✅ Legal considerations
✅ Business funding options
✅ Local resources available to veteran entrepreneurs

📅 Thursday, August 6 – Friday, August 7, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM both days
📍 Seminole State College – Heathrow Campus
1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL

This is a valuable opportunity to turn your military experience, leadership skills, and determination into your next entrepreneurial chapter.

Registration is free, but space may be limited. Visit vei.center/events to learn more and register.

The Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to share resources that support our veteran business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and military-connected community.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS (Jk): 🚨

A mysterious flag has appeared over Orlando City Hall… and no, we don’t know who did it. 😅

Before anyone gets ideas: Please don’t do this. We don’t endorse trespassing, vandalism, or any illegal activity. This is 100% satire.

But since the imaginary flag is already up there in our fictional world…

JOIN THE LAKE NONA CHAMBER!

We’re more than Lake Nona. We proudly serve businesses across Orange and Osceola Counties, and our community reaches even farther, with members as far away as Tampa!

Because the isn’t just a neighborhood…It’s a movement. 🤝🤘🏽✊🏾

Whether you’re a startup, a nonprofit, or an established business looking to grow your network, we’d love to have you.

🏙️ No flags required. Just bring your digital business card.

Please join us in welcoming Javier De Jesus Ramos as FAVOB's new Treasurer!!

Javier is a proud Navy veteran, accomplished business owner, and financial professional dedicated to helping Florida's small businesses succeed. Through his company, he provides funding solutions to entrepreneurs across the state, giving him a unique understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities facing business owners every day.

With his strong background in finance, passion for serving others, and extensive statewide network within the veteran and small business communities, Javier brings valuable experience and leadership to the FAVOB Executive Committee. His analytical mindset, integrity, and commitment to accountability make him an outstanding fit to oversee the organization's financial stewardship.

We are excited to welcome Javier to the leadership team and look forward to the positive impact he will make as FAVOB continues its mission of connecting, supporting, and empowering veteran-owned businesses throughout Florida.

Welcome aboard, Javier!

Be the change you want to see in the world !

Meet Ashley Loute We're excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ashley Loute. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with Ashley below. Hi Ashley, thanks for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re very focused on here – improving our ability to make deci