What’s Happening for Houston Veterans This Week (Feb 23rd - Mar 1st)
Happy Monday, Civvie!
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get back out and reconnect, this might be it. The Houston veteran community has a full slate of events lined up. From entrepreneurship and hiring to coffee meetups and relationship workshops, there are real opportunities to plug back in this week.
The Civvie Connect is this Wednesday, and momentum is building with over 70 registered to attend. We’re looking forward to bringing veterans and supporters together again for a relaxed, in-person evening focused on real connection. If you’ve been meaning to get out, meet new faces, or reconnect with familiar ones, this is your week.
You’ll also find this week’s spotlight highlighting the work being done to equip transitioning veterans with confidence, preparation, and direct access to employers, along with veteran-owned businesses and organizations continuing to serve the community.
And one more thing. Next week we’ll be announcing a big event in conjunction with Fleet Week. If you like BBQ and Whiskey, this one is for you!
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📆 VETERAN EVENTS
This Week:
📈 February 23
Boots to Business Reboot (1-Day)
🕜 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX (Online)
A free entrepreneurial training program designed specifically for veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.
☕ February 25
Coffee with a Veteran
🕜 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Black Rifle Coffee Company is hosting veterans for coffee and conversations. Free goodie bags and coffee samples provided.
🤝 February 25
The Civvie Connect
🕜 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Spring, TX
A free and relaxed, in-person meet-up for Houston-area veterans and those who support them.
☕February 27
Vets & Vibes
🕖 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Pearland, TX
Come connect with your fellow veterans over some coffees and vibes at Lit Java (veteran owned). Live DJ Kreole.
❤️ February 28
Marriage Workshop for Veteran & Military Couples
🕜 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Marriage Management offers free, interactive classes that help couples strengthen communication, trust, commitment, and connection.
NEXT WEEK
🤝 March 4
HRVCC Conroe FOB Networking Mixer
🕚 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Conroe, TX
Grow your knowledge and network. Open to all HRVCC Members, Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Businesses, First Responder-Owned Business, and Passionate Patriot businesses.
🎯 March 6
Warrior Benefit 18th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
🕢 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Katy, TX
Come honor and shoot alongside post-9/11 combat-wounded veterans at this annual sporting clay tournament.
NEXT MONTH
☕ March 10
Cup of Joey & HRVCC Networking Event
🕖 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Join veterans and local businesses as they come together over a cup of coffee to support each other.
🍻 March 11
Veterans Happy Hour @ RE+ Texas
🕢 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Hosted by Project Vanguard, a fun and relaxed gathering after the RE+ Texas Conference to unwind and connect with fellow veterans over drinks.
🤝 March 11
🕚 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Katy, TX
Grow your knowledge and network. Open to all HRVCC Members, Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Businesses, First Responder-Owned Business, and Passionate Patriot businesses.
⛳ March 16
Houston Veterans Golf Classic
🕜 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Woodlands, TX
A full day of golf and networking supporting Camp Hope and its mission to provide healing and restoration for veterans.
🤝 March 18
HRVCC Veteran Business Mini Mastermind Mixer
🕚 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Grow your knowledge and network. Open to all HRVCC Members, Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Businesses, First Responder-Owned Business, and Passionate Patriot businesses.
🏛️ March 21-June 6
🕚 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
In-depth experience for veterans and family members focused on personal development and on developing and enhancing leadership skills that apply to every aspect of life.
🏛️ March 25
Government Sales Bootcamp
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Learn the field-tested playbook used to win $500M+ in U.S. government contracts, led by Lt. Col. (Ret) Rick Howard. Veterans 50% off (HV50).
🎶 March 25-28
Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
🕗 7:00 PM
📍 Various Houston Area Locations
Don't miss this rare and exciting opportunity to hear great patriotic music, the music of Wicked and as always, a salute to celebrate our veterans.
🎶 March 28
SINGO Fundraiser (Stay Tuned for Vets)
🕚 5:30 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Musical bingo returns for a fun night of prizes, community, and supporting veterans through the arts.
FUTURE EVENTS
🚀 April 8–9
Veteran Business Battle
📍 Houston, TX
Hosted by Rice University, connecting veteran entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and resources to help scale their businesses.
⚓ April 15-22
Fleet Week Houston
📍Houston, TX
A weeklong celebration honoring the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with ship tours, flyovers, live music, and community events.
✈️ April 25
Honor Flight Houston – Welcome Home
🕡 6:45 PM
📍 Hobby Airport, Houston
A powerful community celebration welcoming our veterans home.
🎖️ May 30
Flags of Honor: 6th Annual Memorial Day Veterans Flag Planting
🕡 8:30 AM
📍Houston
Memorial Day flag planting at Houston National Cemetery honoring fallen heroes.
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🌟 THE CIVVIE SPOTLIGHT
A New Uniform for the Next Mission. Inside Career Gear Houston
After meeting David DeLaO at a recent veteran event, within minutes I could tell he was deeply passionate about helping veterans navigate one of the hardest chapters of service. Transition.
Not just finding a job.
Not just updating a résumé.
But rebuilding confidence.
David introduced me to Career Gear Houston and invited me to see firsthand what they’re doing. After hearing how their programs operate, one thing became clear.
This is about more than suits.
Career Gear Houston’s flagship program, Mission Possible, is a full-day, monthly Military Transitional Workshop designed to equip veterans with the tools, clarity, and confidence needed to successfully enter the civilian workforce.
And it’s led by a fellow veteran who understands the transition personally.
Participants receive hands-on support in:
Translating military experience into a results-based civilian résumé
Developing a professional cover letter
Professional networking strategy
Interview preparation
Crafting a compelling 30-second elevator pitch
The workshop is practical. Tactical. Action-oriented.
But what truly sets Career Gear apart is what happens next.
Veterans who complete Mission Possible receive a professional suiting appointment, where they are fitted by a stylist and tailored to align with the career field they’re pursuing.
It’s a new uniform for a new chapter.
Graduates also qualify for an invitation to Warrior for Life, an exclusive employer networking luncheon. Veterans sit directly with veteran-friendly employers who are actively hiring, creating a real pathway to meaningful employment.
This is confidence. Preparation. Direct access.
You can feel the conviction when David talks about the mission. Career Gear Houston isn’t just preparing veterans for interviews. They’re helping them step into the next season of life with presence and belief.
If you’re transitioning, know someone who is, or want to support organizations doing real work in this space, Mission Possible is worth exploring.
👉 https://careergearhouston.org/mission-possible
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🏪 FEATURED BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
🎖️VETERAN-OWNED
Cypress Supreme Painting
Professional and affordable home painting and building painting for residential and commercial properties.
🛡️ VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Providing assistance to veterans and their dependents regarding compensation, pension, medical, educational, insurance, and death benefits.
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