In David Ocheltree’s new book, The Art of Leadership: Celebrating 250 Years of American Excellence, he draws on Scripture, historical insight, and real-world leadership experience to deliver actionable lessons for both seasoned leaders and those aspiring to grow and...

Hey VEA family, We've got news. Good news. The kind of news that deserves its own email to every single person in this community. Let's get right to it. First, if we haven't connected in a while, this is us fixing that. Right now. We have had a couple of years of...

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Exim Chairman Testifies Before House Financial Services - Committee on Reauthorization Eximbank WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 18th, President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) John Jovanovic testified before the House Financial Services...

“Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” John McCain “Armies do not fight for abstractions. They fight for a people, a nation, and a way of life,”...

“Anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference.” Mark Sanborn There are enduring practices of leadership which survive the times as leader use influence to inspire people and teams to do things they otherwise might not do. I always return to the U.S. Army’s concept...

Connect with Expert Mentors & Grow Your Online Presence Are you looking to scale your business or strengthen your digital footprint? The NJBAC is now offering eligible small businesses in New Jersey access to invaluable new resources. Through their referral...

“Start the retention process when the person is still open to staying and not after they’ve already told you they’re leaving.” Jeff Weiner As the economy rides its rollercoaster and new technologies appear out of nowhere, I’ve witnessed demand shifts for the hiring of...

“A boat doesn’t go forward if each person is rowing their own way.” Swahili Proverb In one of my small businesses the other day, I teamed up two people. Their roles are different – one an office manager, the other a salesperson. They will depend on each other though,...

“I love meeting new people; I think everyone has a story to tell. We should all listen sometimes.” Kim Smith I attended an event recently where I knew I would meet many new people. It was one of those events which had booths where businesses were selling their...

“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” George Washington Presence is a fundamentally important leadership characteristic rarely considered, formally anyway, when...

We’re excited to invite you to be part of the 2026 Women Veterans Alliance Mother’s Day Gift Guide. This annual guide is all about celebrating women veteran-owned businesses and making it easy for our community to support and shop from one another during the Mother’s...

"It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.” Yogi Berra Chatty Cathy was a doll sold by Mattel Toys in the early 1960s. It had a pull string and it would utter a variety of phrases. Its popularity led to several other versions of...

“In the Shadows: Essays on Seeing” In the Shadows explores what it is to truly see and find beauty, healing, and meaning in life. Colorado Springs, Colo. - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Troy Allan for In the Shadows: Essays on Seeing. This...

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