MVO Task Force Featured Member Articles
The NVBDC MVO Task Force is powered by a dedicated network of military and veteran organizations committed to supporting and advocating for veteran-owned businesses. Each month, we highlight one of our outstanding members, showcasing their mission, impact, and contributions to the veteran business community. Our featured members play a crucial role in fostering opportunities, providing resources, and strengthening the network that empowers veteran entrepreneurs nationwide. Stay connected to learn more about the organizations driving change and championing veteran success.
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March 2026 - Featured Member Articles
When Leadership Meets Service: How Frank Torre, Mark Davis, and PuroClean Stepped In to Support a Veteran in Crisis
For Michigan veteran Matt McMurray and his wife, Marilou, what began as a household concern quickly escalated into a crisis that threatened their health, safety, and financial stability. Toxic mold had spread throughout their residence, creating an urgent remediation...
A New Chapter Begins: WRAP’s Vision for the Future
WRAP is kicking off 2026 and the future of WRAP! The WRAP team, Laurie Wyse, Sarah Farmer, Mary Jaffe, Akua Feathers, and Lynn Patrone, welcome the new year with gratitude that WRAP has achieved nonprofit status as its own organization. Over the past five years, WRAP...
February 2026 - Featured Member Articles
Veterans Radio
Veterans Radio: Veteran-Centered Information and Storytelling Separate from his legal work, Fausone also serves as director of Veterans Radio, a long-running broadcast platform based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Veterans Radio was created to address a different challenge...
Legal Help For Veterans
For many Veterans, the battles continue after service—navigating complex benefits systems, understanding their rights, and finding trustworthy information that reflects their lived experiences. Jim Fausone has dedicated his career to addressing those challenges...
January 2026 - Featured Member Articles
Honoring Service and Inspiring Leadership: An Update from the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation
The U.S. Army Women's Foundation (AWF) promotes public interest in the U.S. Army and celebrates the contributions of Army women, past and present. Through scholarships, professional programs, and storytelling initiatives, AWF highlights the achievements of Army women...
Expanding Opportunity for Military Spouses in Business
Across the military and Veteran small-business landscape, organizations work every day to expand opportunity and strengthen economic resilience. The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) plays a key role in this ecosystem by elevating military spouse...
The Power of the MVO Task Force Network
Collaboration Among DeltaPoint Partners, Diverse Supplier Development Corporation, and Blu Dragonfly Across the MVO Task Force network, members are collaborating in meaningful ways to drive real, measurable results for Veteran- and diverse-owned businesses. By...
December 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving Advances Employment and Research Impact
Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving (WVE&T) continues to set a national example for innovative, arts-based Veteran reintegration. Founded by Army Veteran Jenny Pacanowski, the organization blends storytelling, ritual, and community to help Veterans move from...
Protecting the Benefits and Future of the Enlisted Guard and Their Families
For more than 50 years, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) has represented the enlisted soldiers and airmen of the Army and Air National Guard—both current members and Veterans, including full-time and part-time Guardsmen,...
American Freedom Foundation: Serving Veterans Through “Your Next Mission” Programs
For more than two decades, the American Freedom Foundation (AFF) has stood as a powerful advocate for Veterans, service members, and their families. Cofounded in 2004 by Jack L. Tilley, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), and longtime music executive Ted Hacker,...
October 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Combined Arms: Helping Veterans Find Vetted Benefits and Services With Ease
Veterans and their families may struggle to find help because the programs and services available to them are often scattered, uncoordinated, and hard to navigate. When they try to get support—whether for mental health, housing, food, finances, jobs, legal needs, or...
Blue Star Families Builds Stronger Communities for Military Families Across America
Military life comes with unique challenges—frequent moves, deployments, and navigating transitions between service and civilian life. Recognizing the need for better support, Kathy Roth-Douquet and other members of the military community launched Blue Star Families in...
Bugle Expands Reach, Launches New Features, and Mobilizes Thousands of Volunteers
Since joining the MVO Task Force in February 2024, when we first reported on them in Connect for their innovative approach to volunteer management, Bugle has made significant strides in helping nonprofits and Veteran-focused organizations mobilize volunteers, manage...
Global Chamber: Making International Growth Simpler for Businesses Everywhere
Growing a business is never easy, and when companies look to expand across regions and borders, the challenges multiply. The chance of failure also increases when businesses attempt to scale globally. That reality inspired the creation of Global Chamber, an...
September 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Millions in Contracts and Counting: How the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce Fuels Veteran Business Success
When Veterans return home, they shouldn’t have to fight for access to opportunity—but too often, that’s exactly what happens. In 2018, CEO Jeff Cantor and President Francisco Cortes set out to change that by co-founding the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of...
The ASCEND Collective’s Mission for Inclusive Hiring and Empowering Talent
After nine years of military service, Robyn Grable faced a harsh reality many Veterans know too well: Her hard-earned skills weren’t immediately recognized in the civilian job market. Told to “start at the bottom,” she spent years rebuilding her career. That...
From Filling a Local Gap to a Global Movement: NABA Elevates Native American Veteran Entrepreneurs
When Amanda Smith launched her own business in North Texas, she did what many entrepreneurs do—she attended every networking event, met with procurement officers, and tried to navigate the complex world of contracts and supplier diversity. But as she connected with...
August 2025 - Featured Member Articles
A New Mission: Dr. Ryan Rogers Charts a Path to Healing and Purpose for Veterans
Dr. Ryan Rogers, president and CEO of Arise Veteran Foundation, has long been an advocate for Veterans navigating the often complicated and painful transition from military service to civilian life. Now, with the release of his new book, “A New Mission: Unpacking the...
From Boots to Books: Central Penn College Expands Opportunities for Military and Veteran Students
Central Penn College, located in Enola, Pennsylvania, is a private, career-focused institution dedicated to preparing students for personal and professional success in high-demand fields through hands-on education. With respected programs in healthcare, business,...
Patriots to Education Helps Combat the Educator Shortage with Military Talent
Across the country, school districts are facing a growing crisis: a massive shortage of qualified educators. “Staff shortages in public schools throughout the country are reaching epic proportions,” said Michael Bobeck, president of Patriots to Education (PTE). “In...
ZeroMils: Financial Readiness for Veterans; May 28, 2026
Financial Readiness for VeteransFinancial Readiness Personal and SBA Loans May 28, 20268:00pm-9:00pm EST: Virtual Build post-service financial stability with a free virtual session on personal and SBA loans for veterans and transitioning service members....
July 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Why “Becoming a Veteran” is the Roadmap Every Veteran Needs
Let’s be honest—transitioning out of the military is one thing. Becoming a Veteran? That’s something entirely different. For years, we have been taught how to take off the uniform and “return to civilian life.” But what if we have been doing it backward? What if we...
ACT Now Education: Unlocking 40,000+ Free Resources for the Military Community
For active-duty service members, Veterans, and military families, navigating career transitions and educational opportunities can be daunting. ACT Now Education is stepping up to bridge the gap by providing a pipeline of more than 40,000 free resources dedicated to...
Five & Thrive Champions Quality of Life for Military Families through Collaboration and Community Events
For military families navigating the challenges of service life, Five & Thrive is more than a resource—it’s a movement built on action, advocacy, and connection. This grassroots initiative was founded with a singular purpose: to improve the five most pressing...
ExactFreedom Showcases Veteran Entrepreneurs and the Businesses They Build
Veterans. Do. Not. Quit. That’s more than a tagline for ExactFreedom—it’s the driving force behind every story it tells and every company it spotlights. As a twice-weekly newsletter and growing digital community, ExactFreedom is committed to supporting Veteran-owned...
June 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Veteran’s Last Patrol: Bringing Companionship to Veterans in Hospice
For many Veterans, the final chapter of life can be a quiet one—but Veteran’s Last Patrol is working to make sure it’s never a lonely one. Veteran’s Last Patrol is a national nonprofit organization uniquely focused on an often-overlooked part of Veteran care: hospice...
Gutterpy Tents Powered by Liquid Screen Design Helps Veteran-Owned Businesses Stand Out at Conferences with Confidence
As the NVBDC National Conference gears up for October 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, NVBDC Certified businesses are preparing to make a powerful impression—and Gutterpy Tents powered by Liquid Screen Design is here to help them do exactly that with professional...
Captured Branding Turns Ideas Into Impact for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Founded by U.S. Air Force Veteran Isaiah Dillard, Captured Branding is a Veteran-owned brand management agency dedicated to helping fellow Veterans and mission-driven organizations build strong, effective brands. Since 2019, the agency has supported Veteran...
Brodhead Association: Preserving Detroit’s Naval Legacy and Uplifting Veterans
Tucked along Detroit’s East Jefferson corridor, the Brodhead Naval Armory stands as one of the city’s most iconic and historically rich military landmarks. Built in 1930, the Art Deco building once served as a training and mobilization site for the U.S. Navy and...
May 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Call for Presenters: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 2025 Symposium
MVO Task Force member the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is accepting speaker proposals for its worldwide 2025 WRAP Symposium: Reach New Peaks, October 6-8, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. WRAP, a program of Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), Inc., provides...
Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Stronger Together
Starting and growing a business as a Veteran, service member, or military spouse comes with unique challenges. Recognizing this and noticing a gap in support for Veteran-owned companies, the Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce (MassVCC) was established to serve...
Words of Veterans: Preserving Military Legacies for Future Generations
Words of Veterans is dedicated to helping U.S. Military Veterans document and preserve their personal histories for future generations. Founded by Alex K. Sebby, the platform provides a seamless way for Veterans to share their experiences, ensuring their service and...
ZeroMils: Financial Readiness for Veterans; March 26, 2026
Financial Readiness for VeteransFinancial Readiness Personal and SBA Loans March 26, 2026 8:00pm-9:00pm EST: Virtual Build post-service financial stability with a free virtual session on personal and SBA loans for veterans and transitioning service members....
April 2025 - Featured Member Articles
National Native American Supplier Council
The National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC) is dedicated to serving as the premier certifying body for tribally and indigenous-owned businesses. Our mission is to empower our certified businesses by providing opportunities to connect, collaborate, and...
A Pause in the Fields: Supporting Veterans to Farmers in a Time of Transition
In the picturesque Yampa Valley of Colorado, Taylor Drew’s journey from military service to farming shows the transformative power of Veterans to Farmers (VTF). After participating in VTF’s 2017 program, Drew co-founded Forever West Farms and remains a shining example...
A Program That Starts with Hope: WRAP Provides a Path to Resilience and Recovery
At the heart of every strong community is a foundation of support, resilience, and well-being. For Veterans and service members, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, managing service-related injuries, or maintaining mental health can be daunting. That’s...
Remember Veteran Grave Markers Inc.: A Mission to Preserve, Honor, and Remember
In the quiet stillness of cemeteries across Lucas County, Ohio, countless Veterans lie at rest. Yet, many of their headstones and grave markers have fallen into disrepair, their inscriptions faded by time. Recognizing this, James N. Phillips Jr., a retired Navy Supply...
Healing Through Horses: NFES/H.O.R.S.E. Therapies Supports Veterans and the Community
The Northeast Florida Equestrian Society (NFES) and its H.O.R.S.E. Therapies program are making a profound impact on the Jacksonville community by harnessing the healing power of horses. Through equine-assisted services, H.O.R.S.E. Therapies provides vital support for...
March 2025 - Featured Member Articles
The Benefits of Franchise Ownership
Veterans possess a unique skill set that makes them highly successful business owners. Their ability to follow structured systems, lead teams, and work under pressure gives them an advantage in the franchise world. Entrepreneurship offers an exciting and rewarding...
Warrior Rising: A Decade of Equipping Veterans for Entrepreneurial Success
Transitioning from military service to civilian life presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to career opportunities. Warrior Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to Veteran entrepreneurship, is on a mission to ensure that Veterans don’t just survive after...
Go Get Your You Foundation: Providing Veterans With Pathways
Founded in 2021 by Executive Director Margaret Harriott, Go Get Your You Foundation was born from resilience and a deep commitment to serving Veterans. After losing her restaurant during the pandemic, Harriott channeled her challenges into creating an organization...
Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Uniting Veteran-Owned Businesses, Driving Economic Impact
The Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC), led by President and Founder Dave Weaver, aims to amplify the voice and visibility of Veteran-owned businesses (VOBs) while driving economic growth. Born from Weaver’s desire to reconnect with the Veteran...
February 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Serving the Women Who Served: Service Women’s Action Network
Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) is a vital resource for servicewomen of the past, present, and future. With over 45,000 nonprofit organizations registered to support veterans, SWAN is the only national nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting women of the...
Empowering Veterans Through Cybersecurity: A Transformative Initiative by NC Vet Biz
Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Tanya O. Jones, President of the North Carolina Veteran Business Association (NC Vet Biz), a groundbreaking opportunity is now available to veterans and their families. Through a collaboration with KSE Consulting Group, 100 Cyber...
A Platform Designed for Veteran Business and Career Growth
Meritorious is a tech-enabled platform redefining how veterans, military spouses, and their support networks connect, grow, and succeed after service. Members can create detailed profiles to showcase their expertise, interests, and career aspirations while accessing...
Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 Empowers Veterans
The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Detroit Chapter 9 has been a transformative force in Detroit’s Cass Corridor and District Detroit neighborhoods since its inception in 1981, when it collaborated with Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young to create a thriving veteran...
Interactive Advocacy: Preventing Violence, Nurturing Resilience Through Immersive Training
Founded by Dr. Tanya O. Jones, a veteran and trauma survivor, North Carolina-based Interactive Advocacy is on a mission to redefine violence prevention and trauma recovery through innovative, research-based and experiential methods. Drawing on personal and...
January 2025 - Featured Member Articles
Veteran Support Network Empowers Veterans and Changes Lives
Veterans face unique challenges as they transition to civilian life, and one of the most pressing is finding meaningful, sustainable employment. Veteran Support Network (VSN) helps veterans build a brighter future through education and certification, particularly in...
CTLDomGroup’s Mission Empowers Military Members and Their Families
At the heart of CLTDomGroup, INC. is a passion for helping military members and their families transition successfully to new locations or retirement. Founded by Tiffany Daniel, a retired Army veteran, the organization was created to be a resource for veterans and...
California Veterans Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Veteran Business Success
Led by Maurice Wilson in outreach, the California Veterans Chamber of Commerce (CAVCC) is dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families across California as they transition to civilian life. The CAVCC’s mission is to empower...
December 2024 - Featured Member Articles
VetBizCentral’s Mission of Support and SuccessEmpowers Veteran Entrepreneurs
VetBizCentral, under the leadership of Director Abron Andrews Jr., is dedicated to helping military members and their spouses in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana achieve entrepreneurial success. Driven by a passion for veterans and business, Andrews joined VetBizCentral to...
The Rosie Network’s Mission to Support Veteran and Spouse-Owned Businesses
Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, started her journey in supporting the military and veteran community through a personal experience. As a military spouse, she sold her own business to relocate overseas with her husband. Over time, she noticed the...
Empowering Veterans for a Secure Future:The Mission of Still Serving Veterans
Jim King, Chief Programs Officer at Still Serving Veterans (SSV), is committed to empowering veterans and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. Joining SSV in 2020 as a Career and Transition Counselor and later becoming the Chief Programs...
Marine’s Commitment to Service Honored with Prestigious Awards
NVBDC Task Force member, Marine Robert B. Middleton II, Sergeant, ret, has received two prestigious honorsthis fall acknowledging his years of dedication to serving the veteran community and the community-at-large: an honorary doctorate in business administration and...
Farmer Veteran Coalition Inducted into Howes Hall of Fame
The Farmer Veteran Coalition, an NVBDC MVO Task Force member, is pleased to announce its induction into the prestigious Howes Hall of Fame, honoring its commitment to supporting those who serve in the military who arebuilding America’s agricultural future. “The Farmer...
November 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Building Success: How the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance Supports Veterans in Business
The Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA), led by Founding Executive Director Isaac Belden, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their spouses build successful businesses. Belden was inspired to start the VEA after his own experience with...
Empowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship: PuroVet’s Commitment to Business Success
Recognizing the unique skills and potential of the veteran community, PuroClean, one of the nation’s leading restoration franchise networks, launched its PuroVet program to support veterans in becoming successful entrepreneurs and business leaders by helping them...
Banyan Treatment Centers: Supporting Veterans on the Road to Recovery
Banyan Treatment Centers, a nationwide network with 18 facilities across nine states, is dedicated to empowering individuals—particularly veterans—on their path to long-term sobriety and mental health. Established in 2013, Banyan began as a modest sober living...
October 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Supporting Veterans on the Path to Stability: Inside Vets Returning Home’s Mission
Vets Returning Home provides a haven for veterans experiencing homelessness, offering 43 beds and all necessary amenities to both male and female veterans in need. Since its inception, the organization has housed more than 2,200 veterans and 1,000 families, helping...
RecruitMilitary: Bridging the Gap
Between Veterans and Employers RecruitMilitary, a leading organization connecting employers with the military community, plays a vital role in the professional lives of veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. By partnering with a wide range of...
Veterans Produce: Bringing Food Security and Hope to Homeless Veterans
Veterans Produce is a veteran-owned nonprofit dedicated to addressing the critical issue of food insecurity among homeless veterans. Founded by retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer T.C. Beckett in 2018, the organization’s mission is to break the cycle of...
Healing and Advocacy: How Help Our Heroes Empowers Veterans
Blake Richardson, founder of Help Our Heroes and a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Djibouti, has a vision for the organization that is deeply personal—driven by a desire to help others avoid the struggles he endured, Richardson aims to provide a support...
September 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Captured Branding Turns Ideas Into Impact for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Founded by U.S. Air Force Veteran Isaiah Dillard, Captured Branding is a Veteran-owned brand management agency dedicated to helping fellow Veterans and mission-driven organizations build strong, effective brands. Since 2019, the agency has supported Veteran...
From Service to Startups: Inside the Texas Veterans Commission Veteran Entrepreneur Program
Megan Tamez, Director of the Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP) at the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), is passionately committed to empowering veterans to succeed in business. Megan’s journey with the TVC began in September 2014, following her return to Texas as a...
August 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Leading Change: How SWAN Advocates For Service Women
Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) is a dedicated advocacy organization committed to supporting service women and women veterans. SWAN focuses on amplifying the voices of service women and women veterans to improve the overall well-being of all women in the...
Golfing Towards Recovery: Inside Links to Freedom’s Impact
Links to Freedom was established to restore a sense of freedom for injured military service members and disabled veterans, many of whom struggle to find normalcy and reconnect with civilian life and their families. Focusing on the severely wounded, ill, and injured...
From Service to Soil: How the Farmer Veteran Coalition Cultivates New Agricultural Opportunities for Veterans
Jeanette Lombardo, CEO of the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), is at the wheel of a movement intertwining the strength of military service with the resilience of American agriculture. Her leadership is driven by a deep commitment to the active, reservist, and veteran...
Community and Support: How Coffee Bunker Helps Veterans Chart a Path Out of Military Service
The Coffee Bunker’s mission is clear: to support veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life through personal and professional development. Based in Tulsa and serving the eastern Oklahoma area, this community-minded organization focuses on five areas...
Meet the DFW Veterans Chamber – March 11, 2025
Excited to Introduce You to The DFW Veteran Chamber 11 March 2025 Hello! Please join us to learn about the Dallas Ft. Worth Veteran Chamber and how they can be a trusted resource partner to develop your business and generate new business prospects! Tuesday March 11th,...
July 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Pioneering the Pathway to Civilian Careers in Logistics for Military Families
In the bustling world of logistics, Troops2Logistics stands as a beacon of opportunity and guidance for those transitioning from military life to civilian careers. Founded by Scot Snyder, a passionate advocate for the military community and co-founder of the...
Hope for the Warriors: A Beacon of Support and Hope for Military Families
Robin Kelleher, CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors, shares the inspiring journey and vision of an organization deeply rooted in military family values. Founded in 2006 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Hope For The Warriors was born out of...
DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce
In the heart of the Dallas- Fort Worth (DFW) area, a pivotal organization is making strides in supporting veteran entrepreneurs. Cristie Remmel, the founder and president of the DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce and recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime...
Women Presidents Organization
Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), shares insights into the organization’s mission and its inclusive approach towards women entrepreneurs, including veterans. Established as a peer advisory membership entity, WPO is dedicated to fostering...
The Story of True Wind Culture
Carol Hink, Founder and Chief Wayfinder of True Wind Culture, is on a mission to transform lives using sailing as a catalyst for transformation. Growing up in a family with a deep-rooted military background, Carol was no stranger to the challenges of service. Her...
June 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Veterans Growing America
Founded by Donnell E. Johns Sr., a retired Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army, Veterans Growing America (VGA) stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for military-connected small business owners. With a clear mission to bridge the gap between military...
National Infantry Association
Dedicated to both past and present Infantrymen and their supporters, the National Infantry Association (NIA) provides invaluable support to the largest branch of the U.S. Army. With over 300,000 active duty and Army National Guard soldiers, along with more than a...
Montford Point Marines of America, Inc.
In the intricate weave of American history, certain threads are less visible than others, often overshadowed by more prominent narratives. One lesser-known thread involves the courageous contributions of the nation's first African-American U.S. Marines during World...
Modern Military Association of America
Cathy Marcello serves as the Assistant Director of Programs at the Modern Military Association of America (MMAA), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to the LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive military community. MMAA's crucial advocacy supports service members, veterans,...
ZeroMils
At the helm of ZeroMils, Kevin Schmiegel, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, serves as the CEO with a clear and purpose-driven mission. Alongside his business partner, Colonel Paul Cucinotta (USMC, Ret.), they founded ZeroMils to bridge...
May 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Nana Fund
GetGrant is a straightforward platform that helps small business owners get the funding they need without the usual hassle. Led by CEO Yaryna Hotlib, GetGrant is all about making things clear and simple for its users. The platform stands out because it helps business...
Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving
In a world where veterans often find themselves battling challenges such as addiction, homelessness, and isolation, Jenny Pacanowski, the founder and director of Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving (WVET), stands as a beacon of hope. Pacanowski, a woman veteran...
VEDI
At the heart of Veterans Entrepreneurial Development Initiatives, Inc. (VEDI), stands its founder, Meta J. Mereday, a civilian from a military family with a passion for veterans. Under Mereday's leadership and the work of her exceptional team, VEDI is more than an...
Talents Ascend
Robyn Grable, Founder and CEO of Talents ASCEND, is passionately dedicated to transforming the employment landscape for veterans and military spouses. As a Navy veteran and former military spouse herself, Grable's personal experiences have significantly shaped the...
GeekPack
In the rural mountains of Hesperus, Colorado, a revolution brews in the e-learning industry. This revolution has a name: GeekPack®, an innovative hub transforming lives under the leadership of Julia Taylor, its CEO and Founder. A military spouse and a former...
April 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Tactical16 Publishing
The CEO of Tactical 16 Publishing, Chris Schafer stands at the helm of a unique venture dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans, first responders, and their families. In a recent interview, Chris shared insights into the organization's mission, vision, and...
Marine Corps Reserve Association
Paul K. Hopper, a retired Colonel of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the National President & CEO of the Marine Corps Reserve Association (MCRA) whose military journey began with a passion for flying chose the USMC for the unique opportunity it offered...
Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
In the heart of Idaho, there's an organization driven by a profound mission: to seamlessly connect veterans, transitioning service members, and their families with the resources and services they need. The Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce (IDVCC), under the...
Empowering Veteran-Owned Businesses: A Spotlight on VetsGoGlobal
Brian Beams, who served in the U.S. Air Force and is the Co-Founder and Deputy Team Leader of VetsGoGlobal, alongside Anthony Sargis, the Team Leader of the VetsGoGlobal Initiative, provided enlightening information about their organization's purpose, goals, and...
March 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Women Veterans Alliance
The Women Veterans Alliance, founded and led by Melissa A. Washington, a service-disabled woman veteran, has become a pivotal organization in the veteran community. As the CEO and Founder, Washington oversees an organization that encompasses the Women Veterans...
InvestVets
Founded in July 2015 as the employment branch of the Lansing Area Veterans Coalition, InvestVets was brought into existence by Executive Director Michael Poyma. Mr. Poyma has a long-standing commitment to advocating for the needs of service-connected disabled...
Veterans To Farmers
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in Yampa, Colorado, lies a flourishing market farm, Forever West Farms, co-founded in 2018 by an inspiring veteran, Taylor Drew. Taylor's journey to becoming a successful farmer and a beacon in the veteran community began with his...
The Arise Veteran Foundation
The Arise Veteran Foundation, located in Chesterfield, MO, is a remarkable organization, steadfast in its mission to uplift the lives of veterans and their families. This foundation, born from a blend of veterans and their relatives, radiates a deep passion for...
February 2024 - Featured Member Articles
Bugle
Bugle became a task force member today- December 7, 2023 Bugle, led by CEO Ryan Johnson and Co-Founder James Smith, is a platform designed to facilitate volunteer management. The company emerged from Johnson's personal experience while stationed in North...
Veterans Bargains
VeteranBargains is dedicated to being a free resource for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. VeteranBargains was founded by James Bower, The Veterans Friend™, a Vietnam-era service-connected veteran, and became the ultimate free veteran, military,...
NVBDC JROTC Program
National Veteran Business Development Council’s JROTC 50 State Scholarship Program is a unique initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students in all 50 states. The program helps future leaders attain an...
IWEC Foundation
Nancy Ploeger serves as the Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the IWEC Foundation. The International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Foundation focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs globally. Ms. Ploeger’s journey with the IWEC Foundation...
22Vets
Their story began in 2013 when Veterans R&R began as a veteran service organization and nonprofit dedicated to serving military veterans and their families. However, the year 2020 brought unprecedented challenges with the pandemic, causing a severe impact on...
December 2023 - Featured Member Articles
VetBiz Central: The Station (Coworking Space) Indiana Boots to Business Reboot; April 3, 2025
Boots to Business/Reboot Course Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided April 3, 9am - 4:30pm, The Station (Coworking Space) Indiana Boots to Business Reboot The Station, Coworking Space, Terra Haule, MI. 47807 To Register for Boots to...
Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment
Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment (MWVE) is a faith-based, non-profit organization created by Ret. Sgt. Stephanie Shannon, an honorably discharged disabled U.S. Army veteran who served her county for eight years including in the 1990-1991 Desert Storm/Desert Shield...
It’s A Military Life
It's A Military Life joined the Task Force as a member in 2021. The non-profit organization was founded in 2020 by Christina Etchberger, an Army spouse and mother living in South Korea. It began as a heavily read lifestyle blog and through vast popularity evolved into...
Michigan Veterans Entrepreneurial Lab
The Michigan Veterans Entrepreneurial Lab (MVE-Lab) is housed in Grand Rapids, Mich., on the campus of Grand Valley State University. It provides a free, 10-week cohort educational and training program that empowers veterans to meet their dream of starting a business...
The National Native American Supplier Council
The National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC) is quickly making a name for itself as the only certifying body for tribally and indigenous owned businesses. NNASC certifies businesses that are Native owned and controlled in three distinct categories:...
Patriot Hills of New York
Patriot Hills of New York was created to provide direct and effective support to returning veterans and their families, in a comfortable environment. Services and support are available to help veterans reconnect, transition, reintegrate and receive therapeutic...
October 2023 - Featured Member Articles
DeltaPoint Partners Group
DeltaPoint Partners Group provides businesses with an array of useful services Three Task Force members have come together to form a convenient and value-driven resource to provide fractional outsourced operational, marketing, procurement, and a range of other...
U.S. Army Women’s Foundation
The U.S. Army Women's Foundation supports Army women of the past, present and future in a variety of ways. The MVO Task Force member is a 501 c (3) non-profit that relies on individual donations and grants for its entire annual budget. Established in 1969 as an...