

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The American Dream, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Johnny Garcia’s journey from migrant roots to tech CEO reveals how purpose and resilience build a profitable, mission-driven company.About this EventPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026Speaker: Dr. Johnny Garcia, CEO of SimIS, Inc.The Hook: Johnny Garcia didn’t start in a boardroom; he started in a cotton field as the child of migrant workers. Today, he runs one of the most successful modeling and simulation companies in Virginia. How do you bridge that gap?Why This is Unmissable: This isn't just an entrepreneurship story; it’s a blueprint for building a mission-driven culture. Johnny has achieved what every executive wants: a highly profitable company with a fanatically loyal workforce (over 85% are veterans). He’s going to show you how "community service" isn't a line item—it's a competitive advantage.You Will Learn:The "Compass" Strategy: How to align profit with purpose to drive retention.Veteran Velocity: Why hiring military talent (85% of his staff!) is his secret weapon for innovation.Resilience: Real-world tactics for turning early-life adversity into executive grit.Please register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5fbb0570-f32f-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w591-h740-dcd1d1d7-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/the-american-dream-scaled-how-a-migrant-worker-became-a-tech-titan/100001980389288673
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Town Point Club
- **lat**: 36.84614569999999
- **long**: -76.2934774
- **full address**: Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Hampton Roads Workforce Council (https://allevents.in/org/the-hampton-roads-workforce-council/19832312)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The American Dream, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan ?
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