Tag Archives: veterans
SBA’s Veteran Pledge Initiative Aims to Help Veterans Become Entrepreneurs
2.45 million Veteran-owned businesses employ more than 5 million individuals.
The SBA will support veteran entrepreneurs with loan-guarantees, entrepreneurial training, and resources that are critical…
By C. Daniel Baker
Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Receives Certification from SBA
The 8(a) program helps small businesses gain access to government contracting.
The 8(a) Business Development program assists small, disadvantaged businesses in gaining access to government contracting.…
By C. Daniel Baker
TD Bank and Popular Franchises Offer Special Financing Options for Veterans
Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Baskin-Robbins already enrolled
TD Bank looks to streamline the franchise application process and fees for Veterans
By C. Daniel Baker
Michelle Obama Calls on Business Leaders to Hire More Veterans
Statistically, unemployment is nearly two points higher for veterans than the national average
Mrs. Obama’s “Joining Forces” campaign has led businesses to hire or train more than 125,000…
By C. Daniel Baker
A Woman’s Crusade For Financial Education Helps Veterans Succeed
One woman's crusade to get military members in better financial shape.
Shay Tull-Cook helps veterans and active service members with their finances.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Motorcycle Club Honors, Assists Soldiers Offering Their Lives Overseas
There’s perhaps a surprising connection between bikers and soldiers
New York motorcycle “Clutch Divaz” hosted a fundraiser to support U.S. troops serving abroad and…
By Donovan X. Ramsey
9 Tips for Job-Seeking Veterans
Here's how to parlay your military skills into a career in corporate America
Here’s how to parlay your military skills into a career in corporate America
By Alan Hughes
The Hypocrisy of Democracy: Discrimination by Any Means Necessary
Questioning whether or not there really is a difference between being Democrat or Republican
With the candidates for the 2012 presidential election in place some wonder whether true democracy…
By Raynard Jackson
Obama Ends Iraq War But Battle Still Rages At Home
Commander-In-Chief gets hit with political bombs from GOP over decision while he fights for opportunities for vets
President Obama ended the Iraq War but the troubled economy and unemployment rate leaves veterans…
By Derek T. Dingle
Obama Pushes for Veterans Portion of Jobs Plan
Will it suffer the same fate as the president's other employment initiatives?
With the unemployment rate for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the double digits, President Obama…
