If you are a veteran, service member, military spouse, or military-connected entrepreneur in northern Idaho, there is a monthly gathering made just for you. Vetworking Coeur d’Alene meets on the 3rd Friday of every month from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Best Life Coffee, 524 E Sherman Ave., Suite 105, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.
It is free. It is open. And it might be exactly what you have been looking for.
What Is Vetworking?
Vetworking is a monthly networking event hosted by the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA) — a nonprofit organization that supports military-connected business owners and entrepreneurs across Idaho and beyond.
The idea is simple. Veterans and military-connected professionals sit down over coffee, have real conversations, and build real connections. No sales pitches. No pressure. Just people who share a military background coming together to support each other personally and professionally.
The motto says it all: Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Who Should Come?
Vetworking Coeur d’Alene is open to:
- Veterans of any branch or era
- Active duty service members and reservists
- Military spouses building or running a business
- Military-connected entrepreneurs — anyone whose business life has been shaped by military service
You do not have to own a business to attend. You just have to want to connect with others who understand the military life.
Why This Matters
Starting or running a business as a veteran or military spouse comes with unique challenges. Frequent moves, deployment cycles, gaps in employment history, and the transition from military to civilian life all create hurdles that most networking groups were not designed to address.
Vetworking exists to fill that gap. When you walk into Best Life Coffee on the third Friday of the month, you are surrounded by people who get it. People who have navigated the same transitions, built businesses while managing military life, and understand what it means to lead with a mission.
The connections you make at Vetworking can lead to referrals, partnerships, mentorships, and friendships that last well beyond the two-hour event.
About the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance
The Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA) is a military-connected business community built on the belief that veterans and military families make exceptional entrepreneurs. The VEA provides resources, events, and a supportive network to help military-connected business owners thrive.
Learn more and get connected at vealliance.org.
About Best Life Coffee – Coeur d’Alene
Best Life Coffee is a welcoming, community-focused coffee shop in the heart of Coeur d’Alene. It is the perfect backdrop for the kind of real conversations that Vetworking is built around.
Address: 524 E Sherman Ave., Suite 105, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Upcoming Vetworking Dates
Vetworking meets on the 3rd Friday of every month:
- July 18, 2026
- August 21, 2026
- September 18, 2026
- October 16, 2026
Come As You Are
There is no registration required. No fee. No dress code. Just show up on the third Friday, grab a coffee, and introduce yourself.
If you are a veteran entrepreneur in northern Idaho — or you are thinking about starting a business and want to connect with others who have done it — Vetworking Coeur d’Alene is a great place to start.
Learn more at vealliance.org
The DAV of Idaho is proud to highlight programs and events that support veteran entrepreneurs and military-connected business owners across Idaho. Learn more about DAV Idaho at dav-idaho.org or call (208) 429-2140.