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Veterans Taking A Tour Of Duty As Franchise Owners

Larkin Frazier of Nashville, Tennessee, started his military career right out of college. He went in as a commissioned officer for the armed forces, serving from 2000 to 2004, including a deployment to Iraq as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Frazier has transitioned from the military to civilian life and corporate America, cutting his teeth in the healthcare sector.

Small Businesses Struggle Against Government Contract Fraud

More than two years ago, the African American owner of a southwestern engineering and construction services firm thought he’d finally hit pay dirt. After years spent seeking contracting opportunities with a major corporation—and a good word from an influential House committee chairman—he was chosen to serve as the subcontractor on a winning $1 billion bid for a project in Afghanistan. But the thrill was short-lived, he said, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.

BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ Martez L. Prince

Meet Martez L. Prince, part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He is a pharmacist with a doctorate in pharmacy. He is the CEO of Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center, an independently owned and operated pharmacy service.

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