4.02.25

Veteran and Military Spouse-Owned Finance Businesses to Follow


It’s April, that time of year when most folks are thinking about taxes and how to better plan ahead for next year. To that end, we’ve gathered some of the Veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses focused on finances and tax preparation.... Read More ▶

4.02.25

How To Get Your Business VOSB or SDVOSB Certified


The Small Business Association (SBA) has taken over the Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification program as of January 2023. There are various third-party organizations offering to h... Read More ▶

4.01.25

How to Pitch A Business: Pitching 101


As an entrepreneur, the ability to clearly articulate in layman’s terms what your business does and how it makes money is a critical skill every entrepreneur needs in their toolbox.... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Mission Incomplete: Strengthening the TAP Program to Ensure a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life for Tomorrow’s Veterans


In light of the available evidence, our collective approach to transition requires us to consider interventions further upstream and downstream, moving beyond TAP and government alone. We must also implement more oversight to set veterans and their f... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Onward to Opportunity 100k Celebration


The IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program has helped transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses obtain key certifications and launch their civilian careers since 2011. This spring, O2O hit a major milestone, impacting 100,000... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Celebrating Leadership and Impact – 2025 Ambassador Impact Awards Winners 


The 2025 Ambassador Impact Awards mark a historic moment for the IVMF Bunker Labs Ambassador Program. As we reflect on a transformative year that saw the program officially become part of IVMF through their acquisition of Bunker Labs, we celebrate th... Read More ▶

3.19.25

Military Spouse Entrepreneur Spotlight: Amy Cotta


Amy Cotta was riddled with anxiety, depression, and was struggling to find any sort of support or outlet for those feelings. She missed her son, felt so far away from him. While he was in bootcamp, she got her hands on a pair of Marine Corps standard... Read More ▶

3.14.25

A Veteran’s Guide for How To Publish Your First Book


A lot of veterans want to publish a book. Often, it’s a memoir with stories about their military service. Some veterans might have dollar signs in their eyes, assuming their story will be a best seller, or inspire a great movie. Other veterans just... Read More ▶

3.04.25

Women-Owned Businesses to Follow in 2025


In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re looking at some of the standout female founders from our entrepreneurship program portfolio over the past year. Each of these women have an incredible, successful business, and is making history today whil... Read More ▶

2.27.25

Testimony on 2025 Veteran Service Organization Hearings


On February 26, 2025,  Deputy Executive Director of the IVMF, Ray Toenniessen, spoke to the Senate and House Committees on Veteran's Affairs.... Read More ▶