Veterans Beer Club
The Veterans Beer Club’s 10 Year Anniversary is this year. Be apart of the celebration!
Who We Are
An organic veteran networking group that works because of three simple purposes
· We help transitioning service members and their spouses find jobs.
· We translate our military service to community outreach.
· We continue our sense of military camaraderie.
Our events are open to all Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, Guard, Military Retirees, and Spouses provding a low threat environment to socialize, with like minded indiviudals whether you are looking for a job or not.
Recruiters are welcome to attend our events. No booths are required. Please wear company apparel.
How We Started
On April 14, 2016 at the University Club in downtown San Diego, the Veterans Beer Club (VBC) was created from the collaboration between three retired Marine Corps veterans Phil Kendro, Brian Grana, and Kevin Cortes.
The concept of keeping in contact with fellow veterans and bringing veteran-friendly civilian workforce members together was a recurring topic of conversation between them. The first “official” VBC was held at Second Chance Brewing Company in Rancho Bernardo, with six ex officio members in June 2016. Since then, the Veterans Beer Club has expanded to numerous Chapters across the US, with several thousand followers on social media.
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Testimonials
“The VBC is so simple that it works. This is a great group.” — M.L.
“VBC is a great place to practice your networking skills and make valuable connections! Thanks to the VBC, I have secured a significant internship, and I will continue to attend VBC events to help my fellow veterans!” — Christian G.
“Love the VBC! I found two military service members that I hired on my team. I go to the VBC to find more veterans to hire!” — S.L.
“I started going to the VBC when I was still in the military and after a few months, I got connected with another veteran at the company that I’m presently working for. I’m so thankful for the VBC.”
“I already have a job, but I go to help other veterans get connected. It is how I pay it forward.” — L.G.
“One of the best ways to make new connections organically.” — L.I.