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Military Affairs and Veterans
Welcome to the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD). We have an amazing and talented team of professionals who are dedicated to providing you with timely and competent services and answers to your questions. We are an advocate for the expansion of military Infrastructure, personnel and jobs within the City of Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida. The Department team works closely with military, business, community, and elected leaders at the local, state, and national levels to deliver a compelling message that Jacksonville is the most "Military and Veteran Friendly City in the United States" and that Jacksonville is strategically important ot the security posture of the nation.
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2024 VETREPRENEUR SAVE THE DATE
December 06, 2024
FSCJ Downtown Campus
Advanced Technology Center
401 W State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our annual event presented by the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department in collaboration with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida SBDC at UNF. At this FREE, one-day Vetrepreneur Summit, attendees will learn about:
- How to Start or Build a Small Business
- Veteran-Owned Small Business Successes
- Financing Resources Panel
- Small Business Contracting Opportunities
- Resources Available
Veterans, Service Members, National Guard, Reserves and spouses are welcome.
Three Rivers Ask a Lawyer
December 10, 2024
City Hall Miltiary Affairs & Veterans Department
117 W. Duval Street, #175
Jacksonville, FL 32202
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. has partnered with the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs & Veterans Department to host a series of Ask-A-Lawyer events for Veterans.
VSO At the Library
December 12, 2024
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library
6887 103rd Street
Jacksonville, FL 32210
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Every 2nd Thursday a VSO will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library to provide general information on MAVD services, HVRP, tax preparation and upcoming events. . They can also assist clients with completing an Intent to File claim.