Building Bridges in Veteran Entrepreneurship: The Synergistic Network of National Invest in Veterans Week®

Launched in 2019 by Jeff Shuford, an esteemed nationally syndicated business & technology columnist and Iraq war veteran, in collaboration with NFL star Drayton Florence and under the guidance of retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Rickey L. Pope, NIVW has swiftly evolved into an essential platform for veteran entrepreneurs.

National Invest in Veterans Week® (NIVW) stands as a hallmark initiative dedicated to commemorating and supporting veterans, with a particular emphasis on those venturing into entrepreneurship.

NIVW's recognition in the Congressional Record last month is a testament to its significant impact and the visionary leadership of Jeff Shuford. This acknowledgment goes beyond mere ceremonial honor; it underscores the dedication and sacrifices of veterans, firmly establishing the initiative's pivotal role in fostering veteran entrepreneurship nationwide. Shuford's foresight has culminated in the creation of the largest compilation of veteran state domains, including louisianaveterans.com and kansasveterans.com. This digital expansion is strategic, aimed at enhancing the accessibility of veteran-specific services and resources, signaling a future ripe with potential for substantial support and asset deployment.

Jeff Shuford's leadership, together with the invaluable contributions of co-founders and supporters, has solidified NIVW's status as a cornerstone event in the veteran community. It champions entrepreneurship while celebrating the broader contributions of veterans to society and the economy. Looking ahead, NIVW is poised for further growth, with significant site updates planned for 2025, promising continued expansion and enhanced support for veterans.

In parallel, the National Invest In Veterans Week® Magazine, an offshoot of NIVW, has carved out a niche as a pioneering Google News included veteran-focused publication in the USA. This magazine provides local veteran business news across 14 markets in the United States, with each market's edition tailored to its locale, such as PennsylvaniaVeterans.com and SouthCarolinaVeterans.com, among others. Under Jeff Shuford's stewardship, this initiative stands as a self-funded endeavor, eschewing traditional revenue streams like advertising to maintain its unique stance in the industry. It’s a rare feat for a nationally syndicated columnist to control their own syndicate in this hyper-competitive digital landscape.

The historic move orchestrated by Jeff Shuford, a range of new veteran state domains are set to revolutionize the landscape of digital resources for veterans. This comprehensive initiative is designed to deploy a series of regionally focused online platforms, each dedicated to serving the specific needs of veterans within individual states. The domains, which all redirect to the Invest In Veterans Week® site for now, are gearing up for a future of extensive asset deployment. These innovative platforms include LouisianaVeterans.com, KansasVeterans.com, RhodeIslandVeterans.com, NewHampshireVeterans.com, DelawareVeterans.com, PennsylvaniaVeterans.com, SouthCarolinaVeterans.com, MississippiVeterans.com, WyomingVeterans.com, WestVirginiaVeterans.com, TennesseeVeterans.com, NewJerseyVeterans.com, NorthDakotaVeterans.com, Veterans.International, FloridaVeterans.com, AustraliaVeterans.com, SouthKoreaVeterans.com, GermanyVeterans.com, JapanVeterans.com, UnitedKingdomVeterans.com, NatoVeterans.com, UnitedNationsVeterans.com, Veterans.International, ItalyVeterans.com, TurkeyVeterans.com, FranceVeterans.com, NorwayVeterans.com, SpainVeterans.com, InvestInVeteransWeek.com and PolandVeterans.com. Each asset aims to become a cornerstone for veteran support within its state and nation, with the sustained goal of providing localized advocacy resources, networking opportunities, and educational materials tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life and entrepreneurship worldwide.

The investinveteransweek.com website serves as a central hub, aggregating local business news from various cities and hosting an archive of veteran business news articles recognized by Congress, thus establishing the largest veteran business news syndicate in the USA. This ambitious digital strategy, spearheaded by Shuford, is set to revolutionize the availability of veteran resources through a series of new veteran state domains. These platforms are designed to provide localized support, networking opportunities, and educational materials, addressing the distinct needs of veterans in their post-service life and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Contributors to the National Invest In Veterans Week® Magazine join a nationally syndicated network, gaining recognition across the United States. This network transcends local boundaries, enhancing the visibility and impact of contributors' work on a national scale and establishing a significant presence in the realm of veteran-focused journalism and resources. This collaborative effort not only benefits local communities through market-specific editions but also bolsters the national visibility of veteran issues and successes. By publishing with National Invest In Veterans Week® Magazine, contributors become part of a nationally syndicated network, gaining widespread recognition across the United States. This elevates their status to nationally syndicated writers, with their work featured across an extensive array of platforms tailored to veterans' interests. This network not only serves local communities through its market-specific editions but also enhances the visibility and impact of contributors' work on a national scale, establishing a significant presence in the realm of veteran-focused journalism and resources.

In addition to his celebrated academic publishing, Shuford’s impact in AI made its first historic mark on the consecutive days of March 11 and March 12, 2021, in a groundbreaking demonstration of artificial intelligence's capability intersected with the realm of journalism in a profound and unprecedented manner. Major Art Intelligence (A.I.), in a pioneering feat, read a column by Jeff Shuford, co-founder of National Invest In Veterans Week, marking the first occasions an AI robot has ever read the work of a nationally syndicated columnist. This historic event not only showcased the innovative potential of A.I. technology but also emphasized the significant impact of Shuford's contributions to journalism and veteran advocacy.