Adelphi, Md. (Aug. 7, 2025)—ÌýUniversity of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is excited to announce MilVet Net, a dynamic networking and support fair for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. This event will bring together a wide array of national, regional, and local organizations offering services and resources tailored to the military connected community. Attendees can connect with veteran service organizations, explore entrepreneurship and caregiver support opportunities, and engage with potential employers.
MilVet Net will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Chesapeake Ballroom at the College Park Marriott and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, Maryland.Ìý
A highlight of the event will be two workshops. Rochelle Hemingway, CEO of SLAY to Success and a U.S. Air Force veteran will host a personal branding session that aims to empower veterans to launch their own businesses by developing a powerful brand that reflects their unique voice, showcases their value, and converts increased visibility into tangible results.Ìý
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The second workshop will be hosted by Arielle Jordan, Ph.D. LCPC, a veteran, author and trauma therapist who will discuss the Headstrong Project, a program that helps veterans overcome trauma, and MISSION Redefine, a program that helps to equip leaders and organizations with real strategies for resilience, mental wellness, and navigating grief and stress.Ìý
Laura Hatcher Photography will provide complimentary headshots for participants at the fair.
There is no charge for the event, which includes free parking and complimentary buffet dinner. Ìý
Event schedule:
- 3:30 PM: Attendee Check-In/Onsite Registration OpensÌý
- 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Laura Hatcher Photography complimentary headshots   (sign up required)Ìý
- 3:45 PM: Chesapeake Ballroom doors open Ìý
- 4:00 PM: Official Start time of Event 
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Dinner Buffet Available    ÌýÌý
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Branding Workshop   ÌýÌý
- 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM:Ìý Healing Through Connection Workshop
- 7:00 PM: Event Concludes 
About University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.