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Intimidated by your holiday shopping list? Not sure where to start? Support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs by shopping with IVMF’s Buy Military-Owned Guide. A perfect starting place to support our community during SBA’s National Veterans Small Business Week and #SmallBusinessSaturday this month! You can view some of our favorite items in this year’s guide at our blog. #ShopVeteranOwned #ShopSmall Deed Ziegler, Founder of RecPak Frank Manteau , Founder of MilTreats Inc. Matt Butler, Founder of Tally Tumbler Tiffany Jones - Lewis, M.S., Founder of TJL Collection LLC Symone Gates, Founder of Sincerely, bade Jason Murff, Founder of Grill Your Ass Off Joe Quinn, Founder of Feltman's of Coney Island JASMINE PAUL, Founder of The Wealth Playground https://lnkd.in/gKD2tybw

"The United States experiences an estimated $40 billion in lost wages annually due to brain waste." Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF Bunker Labs #BreakingBarriers alumnus James Schlauch, an #Army National Guard #veteran, and founder of Apply identified a critical need among foreign-born military spouses and Afghan refugees with higher education degrees and extensive STEM experience who struggle to find employment in their fields. To address this, he developed an app that helps job candidates practice English for interviews and translates their work experience to fit specific job requirements. Discover why this issue is so important to James and how his innovative tech stack is poised to help many secure careers in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gTnJrGjH

Congratulations to Beth (Fynbo) Benike, an IVMF BunkerLabs alum and founder of Busy Baby LLC, for being named the runner up at the signature, year-long #WBENCPitch competition! We’re so proud to see her success and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fXyEoD

Intimidated by your holiday shopping list? Not sure where to start? Support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs by shopping with IVMF’s Buy Military-Owned Guide. A perfect starting place to support our community during SBA’s National Veterans Small Business Week and #SmallBusinessSaturday this month! You can view some of our favorite items in this year’s guide at our blog. #ShopVeteranOwned #ShopSmall Deed Ziegler, Founder of RecPak Frank Manteau , Founder of MilTreats Inc. Matt Butler, Founder of Tally Tumbler Tiffany Jones - Lewis, M.S., Founder of TJL Collection LLC Symone Gates, Founder of Sincerely, bade Jason Murff, Founder of Grill Your Ass Off Joe Quinn, Founder of Feltman's of Coney Island JASMINE PAUL, Founder of The Wealth Playground https://lnkd.in/gKD2tybw

We’re proud to spotlight the inspiring stories of #VeteranEntrepreneurs in our community. Today, we’re highlighting the journey of brothers Juan Pablo Osorio, M.B.A. and Julio C. Osorio MBA, who both served as #MarineVeterans and deployed to Iraq together in 2007. After their service, they continued to embody resilience and leadership by launching their own businesses. Discover more about their entrepreneurial journey and how they’ve transitioned from military life to successful business owners. https://bit.ly/3XJ0rmw

Congratulations to the Graduates of the Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship 24C Cohort! Today, we honored the remarkable achievements of this cohort during the Winner's Circle event, which recognizes the efforts of the outgoing members of the 4 Groups of the BBiE 24C cohort. IVMF Leadership, current staff and alumni were present to celebrate these new graduates of BBiE 24C. Congratulations and welcome to the Alumni Club! A huge thank you to our cohort representative speakers for sharing your experiences! Ann Rebollar | Orlando G. | Marina Johnson, MSCIS, PMP, CSM | Lisa Manganiello And to our partners who make this program possible: PwC Charitable Foundation, General Motors, Macy's and Molson Coors Beverage Company Interested in participating in our next cohort in January 2025 #BreakingBarriers? Fill out the interest form now and be the first to know when applications open! https://lnkd.in/g4KVqM-S Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF | IVMF BunkerLabs | Cassandra Rosique | Linda Nellis | Latoya Clark | Alejandra Amegin | Valerie Lavin | Nicole Dhanraj Ph.D, SHRM-SCP, CSSBB, CPPS, GPHR, PMP, CRA, R.T(R)(CT)(MR) FAHRA | Jeannette Frashier, MBA | Marie Ramos | Tieron Spear | James E. | Kit Holden | Basso Ghee, PMP | James Nash | Dr. Andrena Phillips | Pat Thurmond, Ph.D., MBA | Kenji Mundy | Johnathon Ervin | Lisa Maynes | ShaLynn DeVaughn | Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys | Misty Stutsman Fox | Chandler Archuleta | Stephanie Gaston | Debra Phelps

Meet Symoné Gates, an #entrepreneur with a military family background and Veterans in Residence alumni, who excels at adapting her business strategies. From starting with wellness and beauty products to now leading in live events and customer experiences, Symoné knows how to pivot to stay afloat. Find out more about her journey and business evolution: https://lnkd.in/g9CRVk_S Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

From the #Marines to the world of #Entrepreneurship! Jessica Van Dop DeJesus has carved out a remarkable path, blending her passion for travel with her dedication to showcasing diverse cultures. As the founder of The Dining Traveler, Jessica has turned her love for food and storytelling into a thriving business, inspiring others to explore the world through a cultural lens. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and breaking boundaries—qualities that define so many #VeteranEntrepreneurs. Read more about Jessica's inspiring journey and how she transitioned from military life to becoming a leading voice in the travel industry. https://lnkd.in/gmM8vqsT

Congratulations Erica Dobbs, CEO of Dobbs Defense Solutions for being awarded U.S. Small Business Administration Maryland Veteran Company of the Year! Learn more about how this #CEOcircle alumni went from being an E1 in the Navy to starting a government and civilian contract IT company that has a mission to hire women and Veterans. https://lnkd.in/g47NKrEw

Watch IVMF BunkerLabs #CEOcircle cohort members Samantha Snabes and Dean Wegner reflect on some of the challenges they’ve faced while running their businesses—and the power of peer accountability: https://lnkd.in/eG8wwbVk Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF, Terrence Hill, Alex McKindra