Veterans Business Council to Host Annual Breakfast on Nov. 5
The Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual breakfast at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. This yearly event celebrates area veterans and supports the vital work of the VBC in providing scholarships and career connections for veterans.
The morning of connection and camaraderie will feature recognition of the council’s year-round work along with a keynote address from retired United States Marine Command Sergeant Major Gary Smith, Founder and Chief Consultant of Smith Leadership Consulting Group, which specializes in motivational speaking, executive leadership coaching and workforce leadership development.
Smith is a retired United States Marine Command Sergeant Major with almost three decades of service, seeing and executing leadership from various vantage points both home and abroad including combat tours. He has practical knowledge for coordinating, directing and completing a full range of leadership and management activities in support of different functions within many organizations.
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Excelsior College and a master’s degree in human resource education from Louisiana State University. He is also a certified professional counselor through the U.S. Department of Labor.
To date, Smith has trained professionals from the federal government, including the U.S. Department of Defense, along with an array of organizations among the private sector.
“The Veterans Business Council annual breakfast is an inspiring morning of connection and camaraderie where we honor the achievements of our scholarship recipients and hear from an exceptional keynote speaker,” said Joseph Juracka, Chair of the Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Gary Smith, retired U.S. Marine Command Sergeant Major and leadership expert, who will share valuable insights on achieving optimal performance in business and beyond. It’s a rewarding experience for everyone who attends and a wonderful opportunity to show support for those who have served our country.”
The Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce invites all who support Veterans to attend this event. Tickets are $45 per person, and proceeds will benefit the programs and mission of the Veterans Business Council. Advance registration is available online at www.saratoga.org/vbc-veterans-breakfast.