Owners in Honor

📢 Exciting News for Veterans and Supporters in #Philadelphia! Have you read this inspiring article from Krantz Strategies about Owners in Honor? It highlights how we're paving a new path to purpose for veterans by helping them transition from military service to becoming successful small business owners. If you haven't, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d9TsqBgF. Want to learn more about this mission and how YOU can support it? 🎉 Join us on December 4th from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the American Heritage Credit Union HQ Community Room for a one-of-a-kind event sponsored by Comcast and American Heritage CU. ✨ Here's what to expect: 🔥 A panel discussion featuring veteran nonprofit CEOs, including our Founder and CEO, Patrick Flood. 🔥 Real stories of transition and success from the veteran community. 🔥 Opportunities to discover how you can make a difference through partnerships, donations, or simply spreading the word. 🔥 Delicious food provided by MISSION BBQ and refreshments courtesy of American Heritage CU. Veterans have unique qualities that make them incredible business leaders. Let's come together to celebrate their journey and explore ways to support their success. 🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot by scanning the QR code or visiting this link: https://lnkd.in/d8G6bunG. We can't wait to see you there! Together, we can empower veterans and drive a brighter future. 💼✨ #VeteranEntrepreneurship #OwnersInHonor #PhiladelphiaEvents #SupportOurVeterans #VeteranSuccess Meredith VanKampen Krantz THERESA IRVING Jonathan Moerbe Joseph Lerner Joseph Matty Genine Fallon Jerry Arteaga Kenneth Wong Stephen Hosmer Ryan Murphy Henry M Banh Tiffini Steding

In honor of Veterans Day, the The Associated Press highlights the critical role #Veterans play in sustaining America’s small business sector and the challenges they face in entrepreneurship. At Owners in Honor, we’re addressing these challenges head-on. As Co-Founder Patrick Flood says:  "Veterans no longer need to 'go it alone' when pursuing a business acquisition. The Owners in Honor team provides the aggregated experience from 100s of deals: mitigating risk and saving valuable time. Veterans are the answer to the coming gray wave." With approximately 6 million small businesses expected to change hands in the next decade—70% without formal exit plans—Veterans are uniquely positioned to step into these roles, preserving community jobs and local economies. Join us in empowering Veterans to become the next generation of business leaders. Learn more about how you can partner with us or support our mission at OwnersInHonor.org #VeteransDay #SupportOurVeterans #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/gjdN7gNM

In honor of Veterans Day, the The Associated Press highlights the critical role #Veterans play in sustaining America’s small business sector and the challenges they face in entrepreneurship. At Owners in Honor, we’re addressing these challenges head-on. As Co-Founder Patrick Flood says:  "Veterans no longer need to 'go it alone' when pursuing a business acquisition. The Owners in Honor team provides the aggregated experience from 100s of deals: mitigating risk and saving valuable time. Veterans are the answer to the coming gray wave." With approximately 6 million small businesses expected to change hands in the next decade—70% without formal exit plans—Veterans are uniquely positioned to step into these roles, preserving community jobs and local economies. Join us in empowering Veterans to become the next generation of business leaders. Learn more about how you can partner with us or support our mission at OwnersInHonor.org #VeteransDay #SupportOurVeterans #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/gjdN7gNM

This #VeteransDay, go beyond gratitude and take action to support Veterans transitioning into meaningful careers. Owners in Honor empowers Veterans like JORDAN CORDOVA to step into business ownership through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), preserving community jobs and building lasting legacies. With 6 million small businesses expected to sell in the next decade—70% lacking exit plans—this mission is critical. You can make an impact by partnering with us, donating to fund our programs, or volunteering your expertise. Together, we can create opportunities for Veterans and preserve America’s small businesses. Learn more and get involved at ownersinhonor.org. #VeteransDay #Entrepreneurship #SupportOurVeterans #OwnersInHonor Patrick Flood Joseph Lerner Jonathan Moerbe Genine Fallon Tiffini Steding THERESA IRVING Joseph Matty Gregory Povenski Ryan Murphy Stephen Hosmer Jerry Arteaga Robert Wilson

We are extremely excited to announce our newest corporate partner, Mainshares! Mainshares will offer Owners in Honor #Veteran #Fellows an additional avenue, beyond U.S. Small Business Administration loans, for accessing capital as they pursue their business ventures and work toward their dreams of entrepreneurship. "We're excited to partner with Owners In Honor to support veterans on their path to business ownership. Together, we’ll help veterans raise the capital needed to acquire businesses and continue their leadership journey. At Mainshares, we believe in the power of veterans' skills and experiences to drive lasting impact." – Judd Goodrich, Head of Capital Markets Mainshares Patrick Flood Stephen Hosmer Tiffini Steding THERESA IRVING Genine Fallon Henry M Banh Joseph Lerner Jonathan Moerbe Joseph Matty Cold Bore Capital Management Darren Snyder Alan Baca LDR Growth Partners The COMMIT Foundation 51 Vets FourBlock SOTF - Special Operators Transition Foundation The Honor Foundation Special Forces Foundation Special Forces Charitable Trust Green Beret Foundation Navy SEAL Foundation Lynda Bekore Will Adams Coltala Holdings

#Manhattan’s small businesses, particularly in home services, are disappearing at an alarming rate, reflecting a national trend that threatens the U.S. economy. But there’s hope. At Owners in Honor, we believe the solution lies in transitioning these businesses to #veterans who are ready to carry on family legacies. Learn how our program supports veterans while preserving the backbone of America’s local economies. Join us at the New York Athletic Club on November 6th to learn more or sponsor our cause! Reach out to Tiffini Steding at Tiffini@ownersinhonor.org for more info and RSVP. #SmallBusiness #Veterans #Entrepreneurship #Community Patrick Flood Genine Fallon Joseph Lerner THERESA IRVING Stephen Hosmer Jennifer Crisologo Joseph Matty Robert Wilson Henry M Banh

Such an insightful read! We are so fortunate to have Genine Fallon as one of our champions for #veterans. Great article in Forbes!

A HELPING HAND: At SBA Business Recovery Centers, business owners can meet face-to-face with specialists to apply for assistance and access other resources to guide them through disaster recovery. SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Customer Service Representatives are also at every FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. In-person appointments aren’t required but you can schedule one or apply for assistance online at sba.gov/hurricane-helene. For more help with your application, call 800‐659‐2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. SBA has opened the following Business Recovery Centers to help business owners recover from #HurricaneHelene: Florida 📍 Business Recovery Center: Sarasota County Sarasota Christian Church 2923 Ashton Rd Sarasota, FL 34231 📍 Business Recovery Center: Manatee County Rocky Bluff Library 6750 US-301 Ellenton, FL 34222 📍 Business Recovery Center: Pinellas County SPC Epicenter at St. Petersburg College 13805 58th Street N, Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 North Carolina 📍 Disaster Loan Outreach Center: Mecklenburg County U.S. Small Business Administration District Office 6302 Fairview Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210 📍 Business Recovery Center: Buncombe County Asheville Chamber of Commerce 36 Montford Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 📍 Business Recovery Center: Watauga County Appalachian Enterprise Center 130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone, NC 28607 South Carolina 📍 Business Recovery Center: Lexington County Lexington County Library 5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072 📍 Business Recovery Center: Greenville County Next Innovation Center 411 University Ridge Greenville, SC 29601 Tennessee 📍 Business Recovery Center: Washington County Old Jonesborough Elementary Library 306 Forrest Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659 Virginia 📍 Business Recovery Center: Independent City of Galax County Crossroads Institute 1117 E Stuart Drive Galax, VA 24333 📍 Business Recovery Center: Washington County Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator Center 851 French Moore Jr Boulevard Abington, VA 24210

Curious about the disappearing #smallbusinesses in America and how it’s affecting our communities? In our latest blog post, we dive into the rise of some predatory #privateequity firms buying up local companies and raising prices on everyday services, from plumbing to HVAC. But there’s hope—we can keep these businesses thriving by transitioning ownership to #veterans through Owners in Honor. Interested in learning more? We have an upcoming event in #NewYorkCity on November 6th! Check out the full post and see how you can get involved. If you’d like to attend, please reach out to: Tiffini@ownersinhonor.org. Let’s make a difference together! 💪 Patrick Flood THERESA IRVING Jerry Arteaga Genine Fallon Lynda Bekore Tiffini Steding Joseph Lerner Joseph Matty Henry M Banh Jonathan Moerbe Jennifer Crisologo Frank Baumann Stephen Hosmer Zach Walters Judd Floris Paige Sanchez Danielle Dobin Jeff Palker

Are you in New York on Nov. 6th? Know friends that will be? Please attend a special evening with us and learn more about our mission to support #veterans through #ETA! RSVP link in invite 💪 Patrick Flood THERESA IRVING Genine Fallon Joseph Lerner Joseph Matty Tiffini Steding Jerry Arteaga Matt Schachman Matt Gomoll, MBA, CEPA®, CEP® Robert Wilson Jennifer Crisologo Samson Jagoras 📍Andre Achtermeier Joshua Wathen