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Join the Next Veteran-Owned Business Networking Meeting: Gain Valuable Insights and Advice for Your Business!
The monthly Veteran-Owned Business Networking Meeting is an excellent opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs to connect with other like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights and advice. The first meeting held on March 20th was well attended by veterans from various backgrounds and experiences, making it an ideal place to share challenges, successes, and business strategies. The meeting was organized by The Veteran Team at Re/Max Professionals Select, a group dedicated to serving veterans and the community. The team's founders, Scott and Jennifer Slown, are both veterans and currently serving reservists in the Illinois Army National Guard and [...]
Rosie’s Home Cookin’: Naperville restaurant a special place for veterans
Rosie's Home Cookin': Naperville restaurant a special place for veterans
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 [...]
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
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
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
Veteran Business Project was recently introduced to the leaders of the various SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCS) nationwide, 22 organizations in all. The VBOC program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development to transitioning service members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. VBP will be a readily-available asset to assist the various VBOC organizations in delivering their important entrepreneurship service mission. #military #smallbusiness #business #development #entrepreneurship #veterans
