Behind the Mission: National Invest In Veterans Week
Welcome to National Invest In Veterans Week. I am sure you have numerous questions regarding the mission and vision of National Invest In Veterans Week. Below are our most commonly asked questions regarding who we are and how to get involved with National Invest In Veterans Week.
What's National Invest In Veterans Week?
National Invest In Veterans Week is a veteran-owned, award-winning social impact organization dedicated to advocating for veteran entrepreneurs nationwide. Established in 2017 by nationally syndicated columnist and Iraq War veteran Jeff Shuford and National Football League star Drayton Florence, National Invest In Veterans Week is hyper-focused on veteran business development nationwide.
So what awards has National Invest In Veterans Week won?
A 2017 BizTech Award from Comcast Business, Named Best Social Impact Initiative Of 2021 by The Ritz Herald. A Veterans in Business Award from The Hudson Weekly and an Innovative Media Excellence Award from the Belmont Star. We are truly honored and dedicated to serving veterans nationwide.
What problem does National Invest In Veterans Week solve?
For decades, veterans have embarked on the mission of launching successful businesses after serving our country. During their transitions, veterans are commonly presented with opportunities to work for companies rather than start their own. Our organization supports veteran entrepreneurs through advocacy, impact, and branding to help them become established, veteran business owners.
When is National Invest In Veterans Week?
National Invest In Veterans Week is observed each year from March 1st through March 7th. During the week, we honor aspiring and established veteran business owners and their contributions to the economy. Celebrate National Invest In Veterans Week by recognizing aspiring and established veteran entrepreneurs nationwide.
Why celebrate veteran business owners?
According to the Small Business Administration, small business firms owned by veterans employed 5.03 million people, had an annual payroll of $195 billion and receipts of $1.14 trillion. Representing only 9.1 percent of all U.S. businesses, veterans have an unquestionable invaluable impact on economic ecosystems nationwide. A recent study by the SBA also noted, "For decades, military veterans have been a vital part of the nation's business sector—leveraging the valuable skills they gained during their service to start businesses across the country. However, veteran entrepreneurship is facing a generational decline, with younger veterans owning businesses at lower rates compared to past generations. Furthermore, we are now beginning to see veterans owning businesses at lower rates compared to nonveterans." National Invest In Veterans Week's mission is to empower veteran business owners of all generational demographics and to inspire the community to support our brave heroes as they start and grow businesses.
How to celebrate National Invest In Veterans Week?
Consider the following tips:
Promote Veteran-Owned Businesses on Social Media.
Buy from Veteran-Owned Businesses.
Host a workshop for aspiring veteran entrepreneurs.
Nurture Veteran Startups—partner with a veteran-owned business.
Host a gathering of Veteran-Owned Businesses.
Mentor a veteran entrepreneur.
Promote National Invest In Veterans Week via social media.
Petition your local legislators to honor veterans during National Invest In Veterans Week.
Visit www.investinveteransweek.com to see how you can get involved, learn more about National Invest In Veterans Week's mission, and share your favorite veteran entrepreneur or veteran business on Social Media using the hashtag #National Invest In Veterans Week.
Read More: https://www.investinveteransweek.com/veteran-entrepreneurship-insights-opportunities