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About The Everyday Warrior: Mike is a retired United States Navy SEAL having served fifteen years after serving five years in the United States Marine Corps. Mike is the recipient of the Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals and a Purple Heart. He is the CEO and Founder of EF Overwatch. […]

About Jaime Chapman: Jaime is a US Army veteran and active duty Army, military spouse. She is the Founder and CEO of Begin Within. Jaime is also the COO and co-founder of the US Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. Our Mission is Military Spouse “Careers” Begin Within places U.S. military spouses in careers… not jobs. […]

About Tammie Jo Shults: Captain Shults is a former Southwest Airlines pilot and the captain of the crippled Southwest 1380 flight, which made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an unexpected engine failure and rapid depressurization. Captain Shults is a U.S. Navy veteran. She became an aircraft carrier qualified naval aviator and earned her wings […]

About STRIVE: The STRIVE program is an entrepreneurship training program offered through Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), in partnership with Hillsborough Community College. The STRIVE program offers Veterans, active duty, Reserve/Guard, and their spouses the opportunity to take an early stage business, or business idea through a rigorous 6-week training program. The program leads to post program support both locally […]

About Mission Transition: Mission Transition is a practical guide for veterans in career transition, their families, and prospective employers. It shows how transitioning veterans can realize their full potential by avoiding false starts and suboptimal career choices following active duty. “Matt Louis has created the Ranger Handbook of military transition guides. This book provides a concise pathway […]

About USO PathFinder: The USO Pathfinder® Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities. How It Works The […]

About April Mitchell and 4A’s Creations: April is a military spouse, mom of 4, inventor, and life-long learner. She invented the Right Height adjustable over the door hook that is currently for retail, which can easily be adjusted to allow everyone in the whole family to effortlessly hang their towels, jackets, backpacks, purses and more. […]

About Veterans Educational Transformation Solutions (VETS) Beyond the Uniform: A coaching, mentoring, and training program designed for veterans by veterans The VETS – Beyond the Uniform program, is a coaching, mentoring, and training program developed by military veterans with the specific mission of helping veterans make a successful journey from the military service into careers in the […]

About Soldier For Life: Soldier for Life Community Soldier For Life engages and connects Army, government, and non-government organizations in order to influence policies, programs, and services that support Soldiers, Veterans, and Families, build sustainable relationships and outcomes, and reinforce the Soldier For Life (SFL) mindset throughout the entirety of the Soldier Life Cycle (SLC). […]

About Weekend Navigators: Weekend Navigators is a travel agency based in Tampa, Florida specializing in destination weddings and honeymoons. Our expert team serves clients worldwide and strives to provide the best quality service to every customer. We are well-traveled professionals can help create an unforgettable wedding or honeymoon experience through our knowledge and experience. We […]

About Taylored 2 CODE: Taylored 2 CODE® is revolutionizing how Veterans reinvent themselves in the tech industry. Since its inception Taylored 2 CODE® has been focused on developing the skills necessary for the whole person to succeed in a second career in the technology field that offers upward mobility, along with filling in gaps in […]

About Lacey Langford: “I’M AN ARMY BRAT+FINANCIAL EXPERT+MILITARY WIFE+VETERAN ALL ROLLED INTO ONE.” Lacey is a US Air Force veteran, military spouse, speaker, and a financial coach who changes people’s lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. She’s the founder of LaceyLangford.com a personal finance blog and coaching practice […]

About Veterans Business Outreach Center: UTAVBOC provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including classroom instruction and opportunities to work with experienced coaches and mentors, attend workshops, and develop connections.  Through training programs, one-on-one business counseling, accredited university courses, practical seminars, relevant workshops, expert referrals and veteran focused outreach activities, UTAVBOC serves as the SBA for […]

About Amazon Military: We’re continuously welcoming veterans and their family members as we grow, offering the flexibility of full and part-time positions and more. The perks of being an Amazon employee don’t stop at collaborating with great people on exciting and innovative projects. We also offer a full range of benefits to regular, full-time U.S. […]

About Troopster: Our Mission Troopster is a 501(c)3 cause-driven organization. Founded in 2015 by a U.S. Navy veteran to support the Armed Forces community, deployed service members, military spouses and families with a resource to send/receive personalized and unique care packages. Our Vision The Troopster Vision is to be the household name of military deployment kits […]

About zero8hundred: We are here to connect you to the resources specifically suited to your goals for joining the southern California civilian workforce and community. zero8hundred offers free individualized support up to a full year prior to military separation through a full year post-military. The zero8hundred team are trained Resource Specialists, with lived military experience themselves, who are […]

About COLD Studio: During the summer of 2009 Corban enlisted with the United States Air Force as a logistician. At the age of 18, he arrived at his first assignment in South Korea, where he served as a Chemical Warfare Supply Specialist. Corban picked up a tattoo apprenticeship on the weekends in Seoul at a tattoo shop […]

About Comcast NBC Universal: SInce the founding of Comcast in 1963, our core values have been rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. Today, those values live on through our culture. As we face the extraordinary challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to uphold our longstanding […]

About Warrior Rising: Empowering Veterans in Business Warrior Rising empowers U.S. military veterans and their immediate family members by providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow American veterans, and earn their future. Join Warrior Rising’s veteran entrepreneur program and take advantage of the opportunities put in place for you. Become […]

About Applied Development, LLC: We Design Better Tomorrows Applied Development champions the rights of people of all abilities to work and communicate effectively through sign language interpretation, reader services, advocacy, and outreach. We ensure reasonable accommodations are met through 504/508 compliance, policy, and complaint resolution. We serve corporate, education, and government clients. Organizations like the Department of Defense, Department […]

About Operation Comeback: Purpose over Profit Resolve Networks was founded by a U.S. Marine Corps and Silicon Valley veteran in February 2018 on the belief that people, intrinsically, desire to do good and make a difference in the world. The company tested this idea on paper before bootstrapping the create of a gaming platform that […]

About Soldiers to Sidelines: We believe that our veterans & service members can have a meaningful and lasting impact on others through athletics. We arm our Soldier Coaches with coaching knowledge and techniques along with connections to the athletic community.  Developing Coaches Who Inspire WE ARE ON A MISSION Soldiers To Sidelines provides training and […]

About Surve: Surve is a Covid Friendly service designed to help the global restaurant industry and their patrons. Surve is in the early-stage development and plans to launch in 2021. About Ceason: Ceason Your Soul is a new company that supports youth, teens, adults, businesses and community organizations by educating them with the knowledge of […]

About Jun Cyber: JunCyber, LLC, a minority, disabled-vet owned company leverages demonstrated success, and innovative approaches to solve your cybersecurity challenges. Everyone needs another set of eyes on their processes and procedures. We give you the good, the bad, the ugly, and recommendations to reduce friction and break down silos within your organization. Our vCISOs […]

About Gretchen Evans: Gretchen went into the Army at 19 originally to serve 4 years and receive educational benefits. But what she found was her place. The comradery, the mission of defending those who cannot defend themselves, freeing the oppressed and most importantly defending her home. She ended serving 27 combined years on active duty […]

About The RECON Network – VET Summit FIND THE WHAT.FIND YOUR WHY. Transition isn’t just about finding a job.It’s also about finding a purpose. We have the tools to help. The RECON Network provides purpose-based training, tools and resources for veterans in career transition. Funded in cooperation with corporate partners from around the U.S., we […]

About Veterans Business Network: Veterans Business Network-find and connect with veteran owned businesses in our veteran business directory. VBN Benefits Include: A dedicated list of veteran owned business across the United States. VBN events featuring talks, information and networking opportunities. Direct line to sponsors and major companies who are interested in strengthening veterans. A large […]

About Centurion Military Alliance and Victory Trades Alliance: A Comprehensive Force Multiplier for Transition from Military Service Founded in May 2013 to empower you and your family’s successful transition from military service. Centurion Military Alliance (CMA)’s nimble and responsive curriculum is comprised of a one-day, one-of-a-kind workshop, coupled with an individualized case management approach that […]

About MJ Sweeney: MJ is a retired US Navy Captain with more than 26 years of service. She was in the Pentagon on that fateful day of September 11th, 2001. She made it out of the building while helping others get out as well. She then took on the honor of creating all the end […]

About Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS): OUR MISSION CONNECT • LEAD • INSPIRE The Upstate Warrior Solution mission is to CONNECT warriors and their family members to resources and opportunities, LEAD them through the process of self-empowerment, and INSPIRE the community to embrace local warriors and their family members as valued neighbors and friends. We offer supportive services to all Upstate warriors […]

About Sweet Beans: Sweet Beans LLC is a women and veteran owned business that specializes in coffee drinks, baked goods, brunch items as well as selling local craft beer from a self-pour beer wall. We believe in the power of small businesses within a community and continue to strive to find ways to help other […]

About V School: Never Stop Learning Learn to code and design 100% online and launch your dream career. Work from home in the tech industry. 100% ONLINE | GI BILL® ACCEPTED | PAY LATER V School is dedicated to eliminating barriers for talented people that want to join the tech-o-sphere. Our income share agreement allows […]

About Major Organizers: Professional Organizing Services Our professional organizers will not only help declutter your home, they’ll also help set up a strategic organization system so you don’t wind up right back where you started. Major Organizers offers a variety of organizational services including residential organizing, virtual organizing, package pricing and organizational workshops. If you’re […]

About VFR Healthcare: We know that service to country and community has an effect not only on the person serving but every aspect of their life. We know this because we are you. Many of our staff and clinicians are veterans and first responders ourselves. At VFR, we know that service to country and community has […]

About PenFed Foundation – Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program: Bringing people & resources together from across the country to create an access to capital ecosystem, where military service is the most reliable pathway to successful entrepreneurship VEIP can contribute to your company in multiple ways. Whether your company is at the idea stage or ready for […]

About Travis Manion Foundation: WE EMPOWER VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES TO DEVELOP CHARACTER IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. “If Not Me, Then Who…” With a simple but powerful statement, 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, described the sense of duty felt by service members and their families. On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon […]

About Re4ormed: Re4ormed / Rəˈfôrmd / adjective 1. Having been changed in such a way as to be improved. 2. A place for veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs to connect with a community and business services they can trust. Re4ormed, LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned business based in Annapolis, Maryland that serves the ecosystem of veteran-owned and […]

About Vantage Point Foundation: There are over 190,000 post 9/11 veterans transitioning into civilian life each year — a transition that affects almost every dimension in their lives: work, family, social, school, and community. Many veterans experience friction in this transition. VPF strives to ease that friction, and accelerate veterans’ forward progress into work, education, and […]

About Mission Focal Point: Mission FocalPoint strengthens communities by improving businesses within them. Based in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, we serve as trusted advisors to motivated owners and executives, helping to maximize the resources of time, team, profit and strategic plans. Leveraging a broadly experienced network and content proven successful across thousands […]

About Pike Corporation: Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading, integrated provider of construction, repair and engineering services for distribution and transmission powerlines and substations, with a growing portfolio of turnkey and renewable projects. We work with hundreds of investor-owned, cooperative, and municipal utility clients across the country. We continuously expand our offerings to supply […]

About Industria Construction: Industria Construction Services is a Professional Construction Services firm. They provide General Contracting and Construction Management Services for commercial facilities. We understand that keeping everyone on a project working together in a harmonious fashion is a highly complex task requiring planning, coordination, cooperation, communication and sometimes – compromise. Industria can assist reviewing […]

About MRP Training Solutions, Inc.: MRP Training Solutions Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in delivering efficient, cost-effective, and repeatable training solutions and engineering support for Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I), Tomahawk weapons systems, Information Warfare, and Navy Administration and Logistics. MRP Training Solutions provides life cycle […]

About Family Proud: Our family is a proud and motivated group of individuals who truly understand and care about the families we support. We all have been or currently are patients, caregivers and supporters. We are proud of our company’s culture, and our wide diversity in backgrounds coming together under a north star and common […]

About Veterans Moving Forward: Veterans Moving Forward Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises, trains and provides certified service dogs and canine therapy services for veterans, with physical and/or mental health challenges, at no cost to the veteran or their family. Our Vision: To be a leading source of service dogs and canine therapy […]

About Authentically American: In 2017, Dean Wegner created Authentically American® to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America. How? By selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in USA, no exceptions.  His expertise in the apparel industry, coupled with his passion for America, provided all the incentive he needed. He created a brand […]

About Mission Transition: Matt Louis is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He advises veterans on their transition efforts and employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for […]

About VTC Veteran Tax Credits: VTC is a Veteran owned business that is helping to bridge the gap between Veterans and employers. We are the experts in the Workers Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). We help Veterans get pre-certified and find gainful employment through our partnerships. We help companies’ find outstanding Veteran talent and collect valuable […]

About Knowledge, Wisdom, Training (KWT): KWT provides online training in an innovative way, combining everything you love about classroom learning – direct access to the instructor, peer to peer interaction, and supported in a comprehensive online platform that you can access from the comfort of your own home.  Our goal is to ensure each of […]

About Clicksuasion Labs: The most persuasive thing we could do is show that other people are doing it, too Trusted advisor and researcher of consumer behavior and behavioral economics to business, government and global citizens. Clicksuasion Labs is a team of researchers who apply psychology, persuasion and decision-science to marketing, sales and communication. Behavioral science […]

About Paper Chaser Biz, LLC: As a Certified Virtual Expert® / Virtual Assistant (VA) and independent contractor, Melissa works with busy solopreneurs helping clients get out from behind the desk and back into their business to focus on sales, service and networking. Paper Chaser Biz LLC handles small business back-office tasks such as client communications, […]

About J Vollbrecht Consulting: Project Management Consulting. Leveraging over 15 years in the Defense and Energy Industry, building and directing project teams through successful completion, with a focus on  integrity, safety, quality and respect. J Vollbrecht Consulting Inc service focuses on excellent project delivery, project management, process development, project controls and risk management. Our objective […]