VECA
Upcoming Events
Recurring Events
Operation Employment: Veteran Career & Resource Fair
Unlock your future at the Operation Employment Job Fair—connecting veterans and the community to careers, resources and opportunity!
Friday, September 19
11:00am - 2:00pm
Santee City Hall Building 8
10601 N. Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
Booths/exhibition spots come with lunch, a table and two chairs:
Chamber Members: $100.00
Nonmembers: $200.00
Booth Registration Form
This event is FREE to attend for job seekers!
Make sure to bring your resume and contact information for employers. Job seekers also will get the ability to win gift cards!
VALOR 2025
Legacy Beyond the Uniform
"Building the Future on the Echos of Service"
Thursday, December 4
11:00am-2:00pm
Jamul Casino
The Rooftop
14145 Campo Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
The Rooftop Entrance Information
NOMINATE A VETERAN
Sponsorship Opportunities
On Thursday, December 4th. 2025 the Veterans East County Alliance (VECA) in partnership with the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 3rd Annual Veteran Awards Luncheon of Recognition (VALOR) at the Jamul Casino.
VECA was created in 2021 and is unique in that VECA recognizes and honors our Veteran-Owned and Veteran Friendly businesses in East County and the San Diego Region. There are many such businesses that support our returning military personnel to help them transition into the workforce and civilian life. VECA offers monthly networking opportunities, engaging mixers, workforce seminars, job fairs, provides leadership scholarships and partners with many veteran resource and transitional organizations.
This years VALOR theme will recognize those who offer support for our returning servicepersonnel as they build their future on the echoes of service.
Legacy Beyond the Uniform
“Building the Future on the Echos of Service”
Once clad in the disciplined cadence of military life, A veteran now stands at the precipice of a new horizon. After years of service, marked by purpose, passion, and pride, the transition home was both a return and a departure—an echo of honor seeking a fresh voice.
Our veteran's story isn’t just about leaving the military—it’s about carrying its legacy forward. Building the future on the echoes of service means recognizing that purpose evolves, passion adapts, and pride endures, far beyond the uniform.
In support of VECA's ongoing work with the veteran community and to recognize those Veteran businesses who give back to their own, we invite you to partner with us for our annual Veteran Awards Luncheon of Recognition. All proceeds will benefit the work of VECA and the Veteran Community.
Here’s how you can help:
- Submit a nomination application. Deadline for nominations is September 1st, 2025.
- Become an event sponsor, underwriter or contribute an item(s), service(s), experience, or
gift certificate(s). - We thank you for your support and generosity.
Nomination, Sponsorship levels and donation forms are included on this site.
Please return forms by mail or email at your earliest convenience.
All sponsorships and gifts are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible
(Tax ID 33-055-3704).
Our Mission:
The Veterans East County Alliance (VECA) in partnership with The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce, seeks to honor and support ALL Veteran-Owned & Veteran-Friendly Businesses in East County and the San Diego region, including Veteran Organizations, and to help transition new veterans into our community’s dynamic workforce. VECA collaborates with targeted resources to benefit veterans and their families.
Our Vision:VECA’s vision is to provide support and opportunities to our veterans through assisting all veteran-owned businesses grow, recognizing veteran friendly-owned businesses, helping veteran start-up businesses and to encourage our accomplished veteran community to partner with VECA to help serve veterans and their families in East County and the San Diego region.
Your donation to the Veterans East County Alliance will provide VECA East County Leadership Program scholarships, VECA grants for Chamber memberships, VECA outreach efforts in the Veteran community, and support the future City of El Cajon’s Veteran Memorial. Thank you for honoring our Veterans with your donation.
CONTACT:
Susan Roberts-Egley
San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce, VECA Chair
619.440.6161 | susanr@eastcountychamber.org | eastcountychamber.org