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4/6/2024 Update: Jeff Shuford’s scholarly contributions have resonated deeply within the academic world, garnering recognition through the citation of his work in the seminal paper "The mechanisms of AI hype and its planetary and social costs," published in AI and Ethics. This paper, a collaborative masterpiece from the minds of Alva Markelius, Connor Wright, Joahna Kuiper, Natalie Delille, and Yu-Ting Kuo at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge, delves into the frenetic enthusiasm surrounding AI, setting it against a historical backdrop to highlight the unparalleled magnitude of today's hype and its profound societal and environmental impacts.
The association of this groundbreaking work with Cambridge University, a global bastion of research and scholastic achievement, amplifies the critical nature of this discourse, simultaneously elevating the prestige of Shuford’s work.
3/14/2024 Update: On March 8, 2024, Invest In Veterans Week received a prestigious honor by being included in the Congressional Record. This recognition solidifies its place in American history, celebrating the tireless efforts to empower and integrate veterans into civilian life. Jeff Shuford was also recently recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Digital Grassroots Achievement Award for outstanding digital advocacy, especially for leading National Invest In Veterans Week to gain Congressional recognition. This award highlights his significant impact on veterans' causes. #InvestInVeteransWeek
3/16/2024 Update: National Invest In Veterans Week®, under the leadership of Jeff Shuford, has announced the launch of the largest collection of veteran state domains, marking a significant expansion in his initiative. This move, following their recognition by Congress, underscores a commitment to honoring and supporting veterans through innovative digital platforms. The new state-specific domains aim to provide localized support and resources, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of services tailored to veterans’ needs.
Jeff Shuford
National Invest In Veterans Week® Co-founder
Iraq War Veteran and nationally syndicated columnist Jeff Shuford is a TEDx speaker and a thought leader specializing in innovative digital marketing. Shuford became a nationally syndicated columnist at age 30, making him one of the youngest nationally syndicated columnists in the country and one of the youngest African-American nationally syndicated columnists of all time. In his previous role with the American City Business Journals, Shuford's monthly column appeared in more than 43 regional business newspapers. In his position with GateHouse Media, Shuford's weekly column appears in 144 daily newspapers, 684 community publications, and over 569 local-market websites in 38 states, making him one of the country's most syndicated black columnists of all time.
Jeff Shuford’s dedication to service and community leadership is deeply rooted in his family’s legacy of excellence and cultural influence. His grandfather, Jim Freeman, was a founding member of The Five Satins, a group whose contributions to the doo-wop era helped define a generation of American music. Their iconic song “In the Still of the Night,” penned by lead singer Fred Parris, remains one of the most beloved classics of the genre, frequently appearing on "Top 40" oldies playlists and ranked among Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Freeman’s role in the group and their musical achievements were immortalized in the U.S. Congressional Record by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, alongside honors recognizing the cultural importance of The Five Satins to the city of New Haven and the nation.
Jeff Shuford’s dedication to service and community leadership is deeply rooted in his family’s legacy of excellence and cultural influence. His grandfather, Jim Freeman, was a founding member of The Five Satins, a group whose contributions to the doo-wop era helped define a generation of American music. Their iconic song “In the Still of the Night,” penned by lead singer Fred Parris, remains one of the most beloved classics of the genre, frequently appearing on "Top 40" oldies playlists and ranked among Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Freeman’s role in the group and their musical achievements were immortalized in the U.S. Congressional Record by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, alongside honors recognizing the cultural importance of The Five Satins to the city of New Haven and the nation.
Just as his grandfather’s contributions left a lasting mark on American music, Jeff Shuford has carved out his own legacy, earning congressional honors for his work supporting veterans through initiatives like National Invest In Veterans Week®. His efforts in advocating for veteran entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and community empowerment reflect a family tradition of meaningful impact. Shuford’s commitment to public service mirrors his grandfather’s contributions to American culture, ensuring that the values of leadership and influence continue across generations.
Moreover, Jeff Shuford holds the distinction of being the largest controller of veteran-focused domain assets, both nationally and internationally. His extensive portfolio encompasses a wide range of strategic digital territories that are crucial for veteran support and engagement.
This portfolio includes nationally recognized domains such as:
Here's the full list of Jeff Shuford's controlled national and international domains:
United States Veterans Domains:
FloridaVeterans.com
KansasVeterans.com
NewHampshireVeterans.com
RhodeIslandVeterans.com
MarylandVeterans.com
LouisianaVeterans.com
PennsylvaniaVeterans.com
SouthCarolinaVeterans.com
MississippiVeterans.com
WyomingVeterans.com
NorthDakotaVeterans.com
NewJerseyVeterans.com
TennesseeVeterans.com
WestVirginiaVeterans.com
IowaVeterans.com
DistrictOfColumbiaVeterans.com
OklahomaVeterans.com
DelawareVeterans.com
PuertoRicoVeterans.com
International Domains:
PolandVeterans.com
TurkeyVeterans.com
SpainVeterans.com
GermanyVeterans.com
NorwayVeterans.com
AustraliaVeterans.com
SouthKoreaVeterans.com
JapanVeterans.com
FranceVeterans.com
UnitedKingdomVeterans.com
ItalyVeterans.com
NatoVeterans.com
UnitedNationsVeterans.com
Veterans.International
SwedenVeterans.com
ColombiaVeterans.com
NetherlandsVeterans.com
PortugalVeterans.com
BrazilVeterans.com
IcelandVeterans.com
BelgiumVeterans.com
This robust collection illustrates his unmatched strategic foresight in acquiring and managing digital properties that serve vital roles in the veteran community, reinforcing his preeminent status not only as a national leader but also as an international figure in the realm of digital stewardship for veterans' affairs. Through his visionary leadership, Shuford has effectively crafted a digital empire that plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of veteran support across the globe.Shuford co-founded Tech From Vets, a veteran-owned technology development company. Under his direction, Tech From Vets won the 2017 BizTech Award presented by Comcast Business. As a founding member of the Jacksonville Business Journal Leadership Trust, Shuford advances veteran business owners' issues throughout Northeast Florida. In 2017 Shuford partnered with the City of Jacksonville, SBDC, Florida State College of Jacksonville, and the Wounded Warrior Project to launch the annual Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit. A vision of Shuford's from its inception, the Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit taught hundreds of veteran business owners how to start, market, promote, and adequately scale their businesses. Having launched multiple award-winning veteran-owned companies, Shuford invests his time advocating for veteran business owners nationwide. In 2018, Shuford partnered with Buzz Media Group to launch The Buzz on Veterans, a television show whose primary focus was to highlight veteran businesses, veterans political ambitions, and veteran focused non-profit organizations.
Read Jeff Shuford’s feature on his Grandfather Jim Freeman of The Five Satins via Thrive Global here: https://community.thriveglobal.com/the-legacy-of-music-legend-jim-freeman/
As a co-founder of National Invest In Veterans Week®, Shuford runs the marketing operations that have allowed NIVW to extend its reach nationally.
Read Jeff Shuford’s latest column for the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center below:
Academic
Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Science & Technology (JST)
Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology (JKLST)
[Google Scholar] [Orcid] [Published Work] [Research Updates]
Awards
19 Black Enterprise Stories That Shaped Black Culture In 2019 [# 1, 8, 12, 15]
NABA Jax President's Award [National Association of Black Accountants]
2017 Biztech Award [Comcast Business & Jacksonville Business Journal]
Gold Star Recognition Award [Florida Fallen Heroes Foundation]
Black Men Xcel Award [Black Enterprise Magazine]
Community of Heroes Award [DAV]
Brands Launched
National Invest In Veterans Week® Android & Progressive Web Applications
Jacksonville Business Journal Leadership Trust [Founding Member]
Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit
National Invest In Veterans Week®
Freeman Legacy Music
Tackling Food Safety
Tech From Vets
Vets 22
Media Contributions
Nationally Syndicated Columnist [American City Business Journals - 43 regional business newspapers]
Contributing Writer & Founding Member [Jacksonville Business Journal Leadership Trust]
Nationally Syndicated Columnist [Gatehouse Media/Gannett - 144 daily newspapers]
Entrepreneur Leadership Network Writer [Entrepreneur Magazine]
Contributing Writer [National Society of Newspaper Columnists]
Contributing Writer & Speaker [TEDx Delthorn Women]
Contributing Writer [Jacksonville Business Journal]
Contributing Writer [Black Enterprise Magazine]
Contributing Writer [Forbes Coaches Council]
Contributing Writer [Tech Ohio]
Speaking Engagements
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Disabled American Veterans Ch.38
Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach
Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park
Florida International University
University of North Florida
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
Bank of America Tower
Jacksonville University
TEDx Delthorne Women
Read More: https://www.investinveteransweek.com/veteran-entrepreneurship-insights-opportunities
Follow Jeff Shuford here: https://g.co/kgs/81zZc2i
To read the latest stories about Jeff Shuford & National Invest In Veterans Week® (Updated 3/16/2024):
https://www.outdoorproject.com/users/outdoor-projects-initiative-year-invest-veterans-week-2024
https://campaigninginfo.com/lifetime-digital-grassroots-achievement-award-jeff-shuford/
https://campaigninginfo.com/jeff-shufords-vision-for-national-invest-in-veterans-week/
https://the-tribune.com/2024/03/11/jeff-shuford/
https://techbullion.com/jeff-shuford-announces-historic-launch-of-largest-veteran-state-domains/
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