Live Oak Bank Spotlights Veteran Entrepreneurship Using Research from National Invest In Veterans Week®
National Invest In Veterans Week® (NIVW) has achieved an unprecedented milestone with its research featured by Live Oak Bank (NYSE: LOB), a Russell 2000 Component and one of the nation’s leading small business lenders. With $6.94 billion in assets and headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, Live Oak Bank serves as a trailblazer in niche markets, including veteran entrepreneurship. In their feature, “How the Silver Tsunami Provides Acquisition Opportunities for Veterans,” the bank leverages NIVW’s insights to showcase veterans as key players in the business acquisition landscape. NIVW, celebrated annually from March 1–7, continues to drive meaningful change, empowering veteran entrepreneurs and advancing economic opportunity.
Reflections on Legacy: A Journey from Music to Veteran Advocacy
In the intersecting worlds of innovation, technology, and veteran advocacy, I find myself reflecting on the profound legacy left by my grandfather, Jim Freeman, and how it continues to shape my journey. As a nationally syndicated columnist, technologist, and co-founder of National Invest In Veterans Week®, my work stands at the intersection of technology, veteran empowerment, and social responsibility. In March 2024, my contributions were honored when my work was entered into the Congressional Record—a rare recognition that underscores the importance of advocating for veteran-owned businesses and uplifting veteran entrepreneurs nationwide.