Verizon Unveils Small Business Training Camp to Boost Entrepreneurial Success

Verizon has launched the Small Business Training Camp, a three-day event in San Francisco for up to 20 U.S. small business owners. The camp is part of Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, which has positively impacted nearly 500,000 businesses. The program offers free resources and training to help small businesses thrive and grow, with the goal of supporting 1 million businesses by 2030.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has announced the launch of the Small Business Training Camp, a three-day event in San Francisco for up to 20 U.S. small business owners. The camp is part of Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, which has positively impacted nearly 500,000 businesses. The program offers free resources and training to help small businesses thrive and grow, with the goal of supporting 1 million businesses by 2030 [1].

The Small Business Training Camp, scheduled for September 8-10, 2025, will feature expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with notable figures such as Kristin Juszczyk, founder of Off Season, and Drew Brees, renowned football champion turned entrepreneur [2]. The event will be held at Verizon’s state-of-the-art Innovation Lab in San Francisco.

The Small Business Digital Ready platform, a free, year-round initiative, offers more than 50 courses in English and Spanish, covering essential areas such as AI integration, social media marketing, and financial planning [1]. Over two-thirds of the users have reported increased revenue and profit, demonstrating the program's significant impact [2].

Verizon aims to support 1 million small businesses by 2030 through initiatives like the Small Business Training Camp and the Digital Ready platform. The company is committed to providing vital resources and training to help small businesses thrive and grow in a competitive market [1].

To participate in the training camp, small business owners must register for the Small Business Digital Ready program, complete two free short courses or attend two events, and submit a public social video entry showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit [2]. The sweepstakes to attend the training camp are open until 11:59 PM ET on August 10, 2025 [2].

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[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2997775/verizon-unveils-training-camp-to-supercharge-small-business-success-vz-stock-news
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VZ/verizon-unveils-training-camp-to-supercharge-small-business-lhvajypr4coz.html