Veteran entrepreneurship isn’t about transition—it’s about thriving. Before the House Committee on Small Business, ZeroMils Co-Founder & CEO Kevin Schmiegel called for a Military Thriving® movement that treats Veteran small business owners as the next engine of economic growth. ZeroMils is building that movement through Change Forums, practical playbooks, and a Military Thriving® Small Business Toolkit—reaching thousands of Veteran entrepreneurs and giving them what they need to grow and lead. Watch the clip and ask yourself what role you’re ready to play.

In this video, Rob Purcell, Co-Founder of 22Vets, discusses the impact of NVBDC certification, the role of the NVBDC MVO Task Force, and the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders through the NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program. As a dedicated MVO Task Force member, Rob highlights how NVBDC’s certification opens doors for veteran-owned businesses , fosters meaningful corporate partnerships, and helps create new opportunities for veterans in business.

Remember Veteran Grave Markers’ mission is public education and awareness of the condition of Veteran Grave Markers and what we can do to remedy it. RVGM Inc. is about respect and gratitude to those who served. Whether in peacetime or war, these men and women answered the call and stood up for us! We honor their service by placing wreaths or flags on graves, we also honor it by taking care of the Grave Markers and Headstones. 

Veteran Entrepreneurial Development Initiatives, Inc (VEDI) is a New York State not-for-profit corporation established to address a growing need within the VOB/SDVOB arena as it pertains to their growth and development. ​ We provide a multi-level support system that will generate development information and business referrals for VOB’s/SDVOB’s and to build long term relationships within the public and private sectors to increase contracting opportunities for VOBs and to increase employment opportunities for returning veterans.

Military Roots, Business Resilience: How Jennifer Wine Built Her Legacy Jennifer Wine shares her journey from military service in the Army National Guard to becoming a successful business owner, the impact of her military background on her leadership skills and work ethic, and the challenges she faced in transitioning to a franchise model with PuroClean. Hosted by Robyn J. Grable

Julia is a passionate advocate for empowering women and minorities with digital skills that lead to financial stability and independence. A self-taught coder and former intelligence officer, she founded GeekPack to provide a supportive community where learners can thrive and overcome barriers in the online industry. 

From starting GeekPack in an RV back in 2018 to empowering over 10,000 people to start and grow their own businesses, Julia embodies the freedom and flexibility her programs aim to unlock. With her dogs, Blue and Ruby, by her side, she leads her team of Geeks to create lasting impact through digital education.