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SUMMARY:16th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2026 Symposium in Support of Service Members\, Veterans & Their FamiliesHosted by Arizona Coalition for Military Families \nDates: April 15 & 16\, 2026Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MDT \nLocation: Desert Willow Conference Center4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85040Free parking available \nRegistration \nOverview\nThe Arizona Coalition for Military Families invites you to attend the 2026 Symposium in Support of Service Members\, Veterans & Their Families. This two-day statewide convening features general sessions\, breakout workshops\, exhibitors\, and networking focused on strengthening systems of support for service members\, veterans\, and their families. \nWhat’s Included\nRegistration includes all programming\, the vendor fair\, and breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks on both days. All attendees are invited to a networking reception at the end of Day 1 with refreshments\, music\, and giveaways. \nSchedule at a Glance\nWednesday\, April 158:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast\, exhibitors\, networking9:00 AM – 4:00 PM General sessions\, breakouts\, lunch4:00 – 5:00 PM Networking reception \nThursday\, April 168:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast\, exhibitors\, networking9:00 AM – 4:00 PM General sessions\, breakouts\, lunch4:00 – 4:30 PM Closing session and raffle \nWho Should Attend\nMilitary\, government\, and community partners\, including healthcare and behavioral health professionals\, social workers\, first responders\, managed care providers\, Veteran Service Organizations\, employers and HR professionals\, military personnel (Active Duty\, Guard\, Reserve)\, educators\, faith-based leaders\, legal advocates\, veterans\, family members\, and other community members. \nRates & Discounts\n• Early Bird registration available through March 20• Individual scholarships available• Discounts for Be Connected partner organizations\, Arizona Veteran Supportive Employers\, and Community Helpers• Group rates available for organizations registering 3+ or 8+ attendees \nScholarships\nThanks to the support of our partners and sponsors\, full scholarships are available to offset the cost of registration for those who would not otherwise be able to attend and for those traveling from outside of Central Arizona who would experience financial hardship. All applicants must submit their applications no later than March 31. To be eligible for a scholarship\, applicants must provide proof of having completed or attended a Be Connected training session held between October 2024 and December 2025. Alternatively\, they can attend an upcoming virtual training session on February 26 or March 24. Register here for the virtual training. Please click here to apply for a scholarship. \nMore Information \nhttps://arizonacoalition.org/symposium/ \nContact: symposium@arizonacoalition.org
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/16th-annual-statewide-symposium/
LOCATION:Desert Willow Conference Center\, 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members\, Veterans & Their Families is scheduled for April 17 & 18\, 2024.\n\nThe 2024 Statewide Symposium will be an in-person event held once again at the Desert Willow Conference Center\, 4340 E. Cotton Center Boulevard in Phoenix\, Arizona 85040. \nThe focus remains the same – connecting with partners to strengthen how we collectively care for\, serve\, support\, employ\, educate\, and assist the more than 500\,000 service members\, veterans\, and military-affiliated family members who call Arizona home. \nAll are welcome and scholarships are available. \n\nLook for more information in the coming weeks at www.ArizonaCoalition.org/Symposium.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/14th-annual-statewide-symposium/
LOCATION:Desert Willow Conference Center\, 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Tribal Veterans Symposium
DESCRIPTION:5th Annual Tribal Veterans Symposium \nThis FREE event is for Tribal Veterans\, Military Service Members\, and their families\, providers\, partners\, and stakeholders. \n  \nNovember 17 from 7 AM – November 18 to 5 PM \nTwin Arrow Navajo Casino Resort \n22181 Resort Blvd Flagstaff\, AZ 86004 \nRegister Here \nThis year’s theme: One Team One Fight: Culture\, Health & Service \nGourd Dance on November 18th at 1 PM\nHead Gourd Dancer: Milton B. Yazzie\nArena Director: Jayden Cleveland\nMaster of Ceremony: Mike Salabiye\nHost Drum: Southern Slam \nThe Statewide Tribal Veterans Symposium was created to focus on tribal veterans’ health\, healthcare\, and wellness. The event will include presentations to highlight programs and services\, professional growth\, and networking. Information tables will be available on Friday and Saturday\, November 17 & 18. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: \nHolly Figueroa\, BSBCAZ Health Choice at | (928) 214-2169 \nShawndin Tracy\, Facility Rural Health Coordinator\, Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System | (602) 795-4236
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/5th-annual-tribal-veterans-symposium/
LOCATION:Twin Arrows\, 22181 Resort Blvd\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86004
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Symposium
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION:April 19 & 20\, 2023\n8 AM – 4:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesert Willow Conference Center \n4340 E. Cotton Center Boulevard \nPhoenix\, Arizona 85040 \nThe 2023 Statewide Symposium will return to an in-person event held once again at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix\, Arizona. The event\, taking place April 19-20\, 2023 will be the 13th year that the Arizona Coalition for Military Families has hosted the Statewide Symposium. The focus remains the same – connecting with partners to strengthen how we collectively care for\, serve\, support\, employ\, educate\, and assist the more than 500\,000 service members\, veterans\, and military-affiliated family members who call Arizona home. All are welcome and scholarships are available. For more information\, visit www.ArizonaCoalition.org/Symposium.\n  \nRegister Here\n2023 Agenda\n2023 Event Packet\n 
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/13th-annual-statewide-symposium-in-support-of-service-membersveterans-their-families/
LOCATION:Desert Willow Conference Center\, 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members\, Veterans & Their Families looks different this year. The 11th annual event is being held virtually for the first time (after being canceled in 2020). \nApril 21 & 22\, 2021 \n8:30 – 12:00 each day \nThanks to our event partners\, including the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\, USAA & APS\, there is no registration fee for the event\, which will be held in our new virtual conference Center. \nNote: All sessions were recorded and are available here: https://www.acmfeventcenter.org/agenda
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/2021-statewide-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference Center
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