Attending the first Veteran's Summit were (left to right) Elisabeth Henson, Goodwill Veterans Employment Readiness Specialist, Eric Valdez, SVCC Financial Assistance Advisor and Coordinator of Veteran’s Services, Sammi Wiggins, Castor Home Nursing, Jack Kromer, IDES Veterans Representative/Career Coach, Tammy Nehrkorn, BEST, Inc. Business Services Representative and Deidre Woeple, IDVA Veteran Service Officer. (Photo Provided By BEST, Inc.)The inaugural Veterans Summit took place Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Sterling Illinois Department of Employment Security office. The event brought together organizations and service providers who support local veterans, creating an opportunity to network, share resources and collaborate on improving employment outcomes for veterans in the community. This collaborative event marked a step toward strengthening the network of support for veterans in the region. For information, call Jack Kromer, IDES veterans representative/veterans career coach at 1-815-213-5596.