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Anchoring Growth and Change

March 13
9:30 am
 - 2:30 pm ET

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Building upon the momentum established during our launch event at the Hive in Virginia Beach on September 17, 2024, and our national Change Forum at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on October 23, 2024. Our goal is to create a Military Thriving community that attracts and retains families in Hampton Roads. ZeroMils is returning to Hampton Roads and partnering with the College of William & Mary to co-host a one-day, in person event in collaboration with: 

  • Local Government Leaders 
  • Corporate and Nonprofit Partners 
  • Regional Economic Development Centers 
  • State and Local Chambers of Commerce 
  • Veteran Employment Centers and other workforce development programs / initiatives
  • Institutions of Higher Ed w/ strong Veteran programs and entrepreneurial opportunities. 

The Convening will take place between 9:30 am and 2:30pm EST. It will be broken into three parts beginning with a welcome and keynote followed by two panel discussions, a “working lunch” with potential for a second keynote speaker, an afternoon action-oriented breakout session identifying gaps, solutions and next steps; ending with a “remembrance walk” organized by wear blue; run to remember.  An optional social gathering with light refreshments will conclude the event.

Take Charge of Your Future.

Seats are limited—reserve yours by registering today!
Agenda
9:30am – 10:00am

Arrival / Check-in / Networking

10:00am – 10:30am

Welcome / Keynote Speaker
RADM Matt Zirkle, USN (Ret.) 

10:30am – 11:15am

Panel Discussion
Attracting the Right Talent to Meet Our National Security Interests

11:15am – 12:00pm

Panel Discussion
Building Small Business Infrastructure to Support Regional Growth

12:15pm – 1:00pm

Working Lunch:
Retaining Talent by Creating a Flourishing Community

1:00pm – 1:45pm

Solution Focused Breakout Sessions
How do we create the first Military Thriving community of its kind – together?

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Remembrance Walk
wearblue: run to remember 

2:30pm – 4:30

Networking / Social
At Precarious Beer Project  – 110 S Henry St., Williamsburg 

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About Us

ZeroMils is a term of both science and art, used in the military to describe a state of perfection that accounts for accuracy and effectiveness. Once attained, ZeroMils allows  you to achieve maximum impact on a target.

Our mission as social impact consultants to corporations and nonprofit organizations is to create Military Thriving cultures and communities. Our vision is to use our experiences to make our history every Veteran’s and Military Spouse’s future—with a focus on small business owners like us.

We are intentional in our efforts to serve alongside organizations and leaders who focus on what we know to be true:  that although Veterans and their families face unique challenges, the vast majority of us overcome them and thrive as a result of our service and not in spite of it.

Our Founders

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Kevin Schmiegel
CEO

Kevin Schmiegel is CEO at ZeroMils. A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, Kevin is a mission-focused leader with a proven track record for rapidly scaling nonprofits and a reputation for delivering significant results. Kevin founded Hiring Our Heroes at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was CEO of two other national nonprofits. Raising $100 million for these causes over a decade, Kevin and his teams have impacted millions of Americans, in and out of uniform. He is a proud husband to Laura and a father of five.

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Paul Cucinotta
President & COO

Paul Cucinotta is President & Chief Operating Officer at ZeroMils. He is a retired Marine Corps colonel, and highly accomplished leader, specializing in diverse and complex organizations. Paul most recently served as the COO and CFO of a nationally recognized military and first responder non-profit, where he scaled and streamlined operations. When not tackling complex challenges, you can find Paul on the beach with his wife Beth, and growing family, in Emerald Isle, NC.