National Invest In Veterans Week®
Command Center • Interactive Intelligence Dashboard
Explore the NIVW Journey
Navigate through history, milestones, and geographic impact
📅 Historical Timeline
Jeff Shuford establishes veteran-owned technology company in Jacksonville, FL
Mobile application providing 24/7 suicide prevention and resource access
National Day Calendar codifies March 1-7 as National Invest In Veterans Week®
Matthew Griffin featured discussing Combat Flip Flops and veteran entrepreneurship
Oregon county honors 17 businesses and 5 citizens for veteran contributions
Governor Gianforte issues first of three consecutive annual proclamations
Rep. Matt Rosendale enters NIVW into Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 42
Community partnership raises funds at Freddy's in Manassas, Virginia
🗺️ Geographic Impact
3 Consecutive Proclamations
2023-2025
2022 Proclamation
17 Businesses Honored
NOVA Vets Fundraiser
March 3, 2025
Tech From Vets HQ
Vetrepreneur Summits
Congressional Recognition
March 8, 2024
Economic Impact Calculator
Model investment scenarios and projected outcomes
Investment Parameters
💡 This calculator uses industry-standard economic multipliers to estimate the ripple effects of investing in veteran-owned businesses. Actual results vary by sector, location, and business scale.
Projected Outcomes
Invest in Veterans Stimulus Act
The proposed federal framework would provide $2.8B over 5 years to amplify these returns nationwide
Learn More →ETAC Research Framework
Explore the knowledge graph of veteran entrepreneurship policy
🔗 Knowledge Network
Click a node to explore connections and documentation
Take Action
Join the movement to empower veteran entrepreneurs
Support the Stimulus Act
Contact your Congressional representatives to advocate for the Invest in Veterans Stimulus Act. Share economic data showing the $1.3 trillion contribution of veteran businesses to our economy.
Learn More About the ActBuy from Veteran Businesses
Direct your purchasing power to support veteran-owned businesses in your community. Every dollar spent creates a 2.5x-3.0x economic multiplier effect.
Become a Mentor
Share your business expertise with transitioning veterans. 44% of veteran entrepreneurs report lacking sustainable mentorship—your guidance can change that.
Request a Proclamation
Petition your state or local government to officially recognize National Invest In Veterans Week (March 1-7) with a proclamation supporting veteran entrepreneurship.
Share the Story
Amplify veteran voices by sharing NIVW content on social media. Use verified documentation from Grokipedia to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Attend a Summit
Participate in veteran entrepreneurship events like the Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit. Network, learn, and contribute to the veteran business ecosystem.
Your Impact Matters
Whether you advocate for policy change, invest in veteran businesses, or mentor a transitioning service member, your actions directly strengthen the 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses employing 5.8 million Americans and generating $1.3 trillion in economic activity annually.
Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs • March 1-7
GLOBAL OBSERVANCE STANDARD
LIBRARY REFERENCE • PAGE 154 • VERIFIED ENTRYCALENDAR OF EVENTS
2022
Veterans Radio Network
Broadcasting veteran entrepreneurship stories nationwide
Invest in Veterans Businesses Week
One notable episode aired on March 13, 2022, as a pre-recorded one-hour broadcast themed around "Invest in Veterans Businesses Week." Hosted by Jim Fausone, it included interviews with two veteran entrepreneurs.
Matthew Griffin, an Army veteran and founder of Combat Flip Flops, discussed his company's origins in his Ranger service and its mission to create jobs in conflict-affected areas while funding girls' education in Afghanistan to help break cycles of violence.
- Create jobs in conflict-affected areas
- Fund girls' education in Afghanistan
- Break cycles of violence through economic opportunity
Dedicated to amplifying veteran voices and showcasing veteran entrepreneurship across America.
Invest in Veterans Businesses Week
Interactive Veteran Investment Return Calculator
Model the long-term economic return on public investment in military service. This educational tool demonstrates how support for veteran entrepreneurship yields positive economic outcomes.
Adjust the variables below to model different scenarios of military service investment and post-service economic contributions.
Illustrative estimates showing the potential return on public investment through veteran entrepreneurship.
Calculation Methodology
📚 Full Documentation on Grokipedia →This calculator employs an illustrative economic model linking public investment in military service to long-term economic output generated by veterans as business owners and community leaders. The model treats military service as a public investment encompassing training costs and service duration, which produce returns through veterans' subsequent economic activities.
ROI = ((Total Economic Return - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment) × 100. Total Economic Return = (Annual Business Output × Evaluation Years) × Economic Multiplier. This accounts for direct business revenue plus the ripple effects through supply chains, employment, and community spending.
Jobs Created = (Total Business Revenue / Average Revenue per Employee) × (1 + Indirect Employment Factor). Based on SBA data, veteran-owned businesses average $100K revenue per employee. Indirect jobs factor of 0.5 accounts for supply chain and induced employment.
Tax Revenue = Total Economic Impact × Effective Tax Rate (15%). Includes federal, state, and local taxes across income, payroll, sales, and business taxes. Conservative estimate based on Census Bureau small business tax data.
Representative federal and community assumptions about military training costs ($83K-$250K per service member depending on specialty). Average veteran business performance benchmarks from SBA Office of Advocacy. Economic multipliers from BLS Business Dynamics Statistics. Results vary by industry, geography, firm size, and timeframe.
SBA Office of Advocacy • U.S. Census Bureau • Bureau of Labor Statistics • VA NCVAS
Educational Purpose Only: This calculator is provided strictly for educational and illustrative purposes. It is NOT financial, legal, or investment advice and should NOT be used to make investment decisions.
Illustrative Estimates: All results are policy-level estimates only. Actual economic returns vary materially based on industry sector, geographic location, firm size, individual business performance, market conditions, and evaluation timeframe.
No Guarantees: These projections do not guarantee future results. Individual veteran business outcomes depend on numerous factors including market demand, competition, management capability, access to capital, and economic conditions.
Representative Assumptions: The model uses representative federal and community assumptions along with average business performance data. Your specific situation may differ significantly from these averages.
Consult Professionals: For financial, legal, or investment decisions, consult qualified professionals who can evaluate your specific circumstances.