BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bootstrapped Wealth//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bootstrapped Wealth events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-1@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092627Z DTSTART:20261015T133000Z DTEND:20261015T210000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Expo – New York City (Fall) DESCRIPTION:A one-day small business trade show and networking conference a t the Javits Center\, with keynote talks\, educational workshops\, speed n etworking\, and an exhibitor marketplace aimed at founders and entrepreneu rs.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-new-y ork-city-fall-2026-10-15 LOCATION:Javits Convention Center\, New York\, NY URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-new-york- city-fall-2026-10-15 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092624Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 SUMMARY:VIP START Training (Veteran Institute for Procurement) DESCRIPTION:A free\, in-person training track for newer veteran-owned small businesses just beginning to pursue federal government contracts\, run by the Veteran Institute for Procurement.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth. com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-institute-for-procurement-2026-10-20 LOCATION:Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)\, 51 Monroe Street\, Suite 1800\, Rockville\, MD URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-in stitute-for-procurement-2026-10-20 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092619Z DTSTART:20261023T140000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z SUMMARY:Franchise Expo Cincinnati DESCRIPTION:A regional stop on the MFV Expositions franchise-expo circuit\, where would-be franchise owners can meet dozens of franchisors across foo d\, retail\, wellness\, and home services and sit in on ownership and fina ncing workshops.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/franchise-ex po-cincinnati-2026-10-23 LOCATION:First Financial Center\, Hall C\, Cincinnati\, OH URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/franchise-expo-cincinnati-202 6-10-23 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092613Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange DESCRIPTION:NMSDC's flagship national gathering for minority business owner s\, pairing corporate supplier-diversity programs with certified minority- owned businesses through matchmaking\, panels\, and networking.\n\nhttps:/ /www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/nmsdc-annual-conference-and-exchange-20 26-10-25 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/nmsdc-annual-conference-and-e xchange-2026-10-25 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-5@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092610Z DTSTART:20261029T143000Z DTEND:20261029T220000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Expo – Austin DESCRIPTION:A single-day networking expo and trade show for Austin-area sma ll business owners\, with keynote speakers\, breakout workshops\, and an e xhibitor floor.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-busines s-expo-austin-2026-10-29 LOCATION:Palmer Events Center\, Austin\, TX URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-austin-20 26-10-29 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-6@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092607Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 SUMMARY:Veterans In Business Network National Conference DESCRIPTION:The VIB Network's 10th-anniversary national conference\, bringi ng veteran entrepreneurs together for business-development programming\, m entorship\, and peer networking.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/eve nts/veterans-in-business-network-national-conference-2026-11-02 LOCATION:La Quinta Resort & Club\, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive\, La Quinta\, CA URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/veterans-in-business-network- national-conference-2026-11-02 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-7@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T075252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T075252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 SUMMARY:VIP GROW Training (Veteran Institute for Procurement) DESCRIPTION:A free\, in-person VIP training session for more established ve teran-owned small businesses that already have federal contracting experie nce and want to grow their footprint.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.co m/events/vip-grow-training-veteran-institute-for-procurement-2026-11-03 URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-grow-training-veteran-ins titute-for-procurement-2026-11-03 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-8@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092603Z DTSTART:20261104T153000Z DTEND:20261104T230000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Expo – Dallas DESCRIPTION:A Dallas-Fort Worth small business trade show and conference wi th keynote sessions\, workshops\, and speed networking for regional entrep reneurs and vendors.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-bu siness-expo-dallas-2026-11-04 LOCATION:Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center\, Hall C\, Dallas\, TX URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-dallas-20 26-11-04 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-9@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092557Z DTSTART:20261113T170000Z DTEND:20261114T230000Z SUMMARY:Franchise Expo West DESCRIPTION:An MFV Expositions franchise expo in the Phoenix metro area\, w here attendees can talk directly with franchisors across food\, wellness\, retail\, and home-service brands and attend ownership workshops.\n\nhttps ://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/franchise-expo-west-2026-11-13 LOCATION:Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center\, 9495 W En tertainment Blvd\, Glendale\, AZ URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/franchise-expo-west-2026-11-1 3 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-10@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092554Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference DESCRIPTION:An IFA conference aimed at early-stage franchisors\, covering t he strategy and operational groundwork needed to scale a young franchise b rand responsibly.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/ifa-emergin g-franchisor-conference-2026-11-16 LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown\, Nashville\, TN URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/ifa-emerging-franchisor-confe rence-2026-11-16 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-11@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092551Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:IFA26 SCALE DESCRIPTION:A newer IFA conference track built around Strategy\, Capital\, Acquisition\, Leadership\, and Expansion for franchisors who have hit a gr owth inflection point.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/ifa26- scale-2026-11-18 LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown\, Nashville\, TN URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/ifa26-scale-2026-11-18 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-12@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092548Z DTSTART:20261118T163000Z DTEND:20261119T000000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Expo – Phoenix DESCRIPTION:A Phoenix-area small business networking event combining keynot e speakers\, workshops\, and an exhibitor marketplace for local entreprene urs and professionals.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small- business-expo-phoenix-2026-11-18 LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, South Building\, 601 E Washington St\, Phoenix\, AZ URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-phoenix-2 026-11-18 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-13@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092544Z DTSTART:20261202T153000Z DTEND:20261202T230000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Expo – Houston DESCRIPTION:A Houston small business conference and trade show with keynote speakers\, workshops on topics like tax strategy and e-commerce\, and an exhibitor marketplace.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small- business-expo-houston-2026-12-02 LOCATION:Reliant Center (Gate 10 Entrance)\, Houston\, TX URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/small-business-expo-houston-2 026-12-02 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-14@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092539Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 SUMMARY:National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) 2026 DESCRIPTION:The federal government's premier event for connecting veteran-o wned small businesses directly with procurement decision-makers from agenc ies across government.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/nation al-veterans-small-business-engagement-nvsbe-2026-2026-12-08 LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland\, Cleveland\, OH URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/national-veterans-small-busin ess-engagement-nvsbe-2026-2026-12-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-15@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092536Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129 SUMMARY:VIP START Training (Veteran Institute for Procurement) DESCRIPTION:A repeat session of VIP's free training track for newer veteran -owned small businesses beginning to pursue federal government contracts.\ n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-in stitute-for-procurement-2027-01-26 LOCATION:Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)\, 51 Monroe Street\, Suite 1800\, Rockville\, MD URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-in stitute-for-procurement-2027-01-26 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-16@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092531Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204 SUMMARY:National Small Business Conference DESCRIPTION:A supplier-diversity conference for small business owners pursu ing federal and corporate contracts\, with sessions and matchmaking for 8( a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOSB\, WOSB\, and other certified businesses.\n\nhttps:// www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/national-small-business-conference-2027- 02-01 LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/national-small-business-confe rence-2027-02-01 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-17@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092528Z DTSTART:20270205T150000Z DTEND:20270206T210000Z SUMMARY:Franchise Expo South DESCRIPTION:Billed as the largest franchise expo in the South\, this MFV Ex positions event connects aspiring entrepreneurs with franchise brands and ownership workshops in Fort Lauderdale.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedwealth. com/events/franchise-expo-south-2027-02-05 LOCATION:Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lau derdale\, FL URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/franchise-expo-south-2027-02- 05 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-18@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092525Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270225 SUMMARY:IFA Annual Convention 2027 DESCRIPTION:The International Franchise Association's premier annual event\ , bringing franchisors\, franchisees\, and suppliers together in Las Vegas to cover industry trends and best practices.\n\nhttps://www.bootstrappedw ealth.com/events/ifa-annual-convention-2027-2027-02-22 LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Convention Center\, Las Vegas\, NV URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/ifa-annual-convention-2027-20 27-02-22 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-19@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092522Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270305 SUMMARY:VIP START Training (Veteran Institute for Procurement) DESCRIPTION:A further scheduled session of VIP's free federal-contracting t raining track for newer veteran-owned small businesses.\n\nhttps://www.boo tstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-institute-for-procur ement-2027-03-02 LOCATION:Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)\, 51 Monroe Street\, Suite 1800\, Rockville\, MD URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/vip-start-training-veteran-in stitute-for-procurement-2027-03-02 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-20@www.bootstrappedwealth.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270318 SUMMARY:SXSW Pitch 2027 DESCRIPTION:SXSW's long-running startup pitch competition\, where a judged field of roughly 64 early-stage companies competes across eight sector tra cks in front of investor judges during the SXSW festival.\n\nhttps://www.b ootstrappedwealth.com/events/sxsw-pitch-2027-2027-03-16 LOCATION:Austin\, TX URL:https://www.bootstrappedwealth.com/events/sxsw-pitch-2027-2027-03-16 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR