VBP Veterans Day 2022 ABC channel 7 Chicago
VBP Veterans Day 2022 ABC channel 7 Chicago
Retired Marine Lynn Lowder’s Chicago eatery pays homage to America’s heroes: ‘Good food and good service’
'Fox & Friends' brings in 'Rosie's Home Cookin' owner and Purple Heart recipient Lynn Lowder to hear about how his business pays tribute to veterans.
Veteran Business Project Receives Nearly $1M Donation from Duchossois Family Foundation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Duchossois Family Foundation donates nearly $1M to Veteran Business Project CHICAGO, IL, (Feb. 20, 2023) -- Veteran Business Project is pleased to announce The Duchossois Family Foundation (TDFF) has donated $935,000. The funding, spread over a three-year period, addresses projected expansion goals, provides technology and marketing support, and the hiring of additional business mentors. “We deeply believe in the Veteran Business Project and their efforts to help launch the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs,” said Mary Ann Roeser, President of The Duchossois Family Foundation. “Small business is the backbone of the American economy and veterans are hard-wired for success in this arena - they just need access to capital, networking, and mentorship. The Veteran Business Project provides this critical support and much more.” “Veteran Business Project is proud to enter this long-term partnership with The Duchossois Family Foundation, one of the country’s most committed and generous philanthropic organizations, and we are grateful for their support,” said Lynn Lowder, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Veteran Business Project. To learn more about the Veteran Business Project, see www.veteranbusinessproject.org About The Duchossois Family Foundation: Established in 1984 by first- and second-generation family members, The Duchossois Family Foundation strives to empower individuals to enhance their quality of life through wellness and economic opportunity. Their strategy is to focus on the veteran population and veteran-serving organizations. About the Veteran Business Project: The Veteran Business Project promotes military veterans and spouse small business ownership opportunities. Through our unique [...]
Tracy Grant Announced as New CLO for VBP
Veteran Business Project is pleased to announce Tracy Grant's promotion to Chief Legal Officer. Tracy has been a dedicated supporter of the organization and its mission since its inception, offering her legal expertise to assist with various legal matters
Veterans Business Project Helps Build A Dream For A Veteran Wanting To Build Log Homes.
Gregg Reinbold is a veteran who was born and raised on a family dairy farm in Western New York. As a young man, he always dreamed of having his own business. He even had his own hay baling business while in high school. One day he met the owners of Allegany Log Homes and became very interested in having a similar type of business someday. After graduation, he served in the United States military by enlisting with the USMC where he served active duty. Following that enlistment, he served seven years with the NY Army National Guard (NYANG), and then 19 years with the Army Reserve. In 2002, he was deployed to serve in Iraq after the 9/11 attacks on our nation. Upon his return to the States, Mr. Reinbold moved to New Jersey to live with his wife Wendy, and their family. He also spent time in California working and attending the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. When he returned to New Jersey, Gregg had not given up on his dream of owning his own business and had heard that the owners of Allegany Log Homes were possibly selling the business – some 40 years after he had originally met them. He knew it was time to make a move and go for it. After relocating back to his roots in Western New York with his family, Gregg and Wendy started talking to and working with the Veterans [...]
Clint Karamath appointed to Veteran Business Project’s Advisory Board
Veteran Business Project is pleased to announce the appointment of Clint Karamath to its Advisory Board. Clint is a proud “Army Brat” who lived in various military installations around the world. Upon graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1991, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer.
Fort2Base Race
We are proud to sponsor the Fort2Base race on August 28th in North Chicago
