Expo In Wilmington To Connect Veterans With Franchise Opportunities

March 10, 2023

Hundreds of veterans and military spouses from all over North Carolina and neighboring military installations are expected this weekend to attend the Patriot Franchise Expo at the Wilmington Convention Center, according to a news release.

ZeroMils fundamentally understands the importance of strategic partnerships across sectors to drive outcomes and impact at the local level. Their innate ability to create committed coalitions of public-private partners is key to their success in effecting greater change for our communities.

Meg O’Grady

Senior Vice President, Military and Government Programs, National University

ZeroMils approaches everything with intentionality. Their advice on growth, development, and brand strategies is centered on stewarding and aligning relationships — always with an eye toward enduring partnerships, shared goals, and greater change.

Robin Kelleher

CEO/Co-Founder, Hope for the Warriors

Adopting a Military Thriving strategy across Neighborly’s growing portfolio of domestic brands has given our company a competitive advantage, as we educate and empower Veteran and Military Spouse entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential as small business owners in local communities nationwide.

Brad Stevenson

Chief Development Officer, Neighborly

Creating a Military Thriving culture is delivering on promises made when recruiting and hiring veterans and military spouses. ZeroMils is uniquely positioned to help companies achieve that end by not only connecting their enterprises and employees to community partners but by driving outcomes through integration, collaboration, and innovation at the local level.

Sean Passmore

Head of Military Talent Strategic Sourcing & Enterprise Military & Veteran Initiatives, Wells Fargo

Expo In Wilmington To Connect Veterans With Franchise Opportunities

ONLY WHEN CONNECTED,

CAN WE THRIVE.

THE MARK OF MILITARY THRIVING

We Are

ONLY CONNECTED,

CAN WE THRIVE.

Financial Readiness for Veterans – Building Wealth & Business Success

Virtual Event

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11.13.2025

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3:00 pm

- 4:00 pm ET