Fueled by entrepreneurs, this FREE virtual networking event is for people who are focused on growing their business, expanding their business networks, and getting fresh ideas for their business. This networking event will feature a local small business owner and his journey! All are welcome. Join us to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs and get inspired!
Saul Newton is a native of Waukesha, WI and US Army veteran. Saul served in the Army from 2009-2012, and deployed to Afghanistan for 13 months from 2010-2011. In 2015 Saul founded the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as the organization’s Executive Director. With more than a decade of nonprofit, advocacy, and public policy experience, Saul is a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s veteran and business communities. Saul’s volunteer experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Feast of Crispian, and the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative, as well as the Advisory Board of Wisconsin Veterans Network and Milwaukee’s Ward 4 coworking space. In 2019, Saul was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve as a Business Representative to the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment.
He also sits on several veteran and community councils and organizations. In 2017, he was recognized as the Veteran Small Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and in 2020 was a recipient of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards. Saul is a member of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and was selected to study economic recovery and resilience strategies following the COVID-19 pandemic as an Economic Recovery Fellow.
Please note, if registration has closed, please contact info@wwbic.com until the day of a class to receive access.
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November 13, 2020
8:00 am - 9:00 am