5.21.25

Mental Health Awareness Month – Resources for Veterans and Military families


We’ve reached out to Dr. Jude Black, one of the program participants in IVMF’s CEOcircle that also happens to be a longtime mental health and wellness professional. Her current venture is E-Therapy Café®, a place where people can seek out menta... Read More ▶

5.20.25

Asian American and Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses to Follow 


In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May, we’re showcasing some of the standout founders from our entrepreneurship suite of programs over the past year that are part of the AAPI community. ... Read More ▶

5.16.25

Military Spouse-Owned Businesses to Follow


In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, we’re looking at some of the standout military spouse founder alumni from our portfolio of entrepreneurship programs. Entrepreneurship is a great fit for military spouses, who can struggle in traditio... Read More ▶

5.06.25

Celebrate SBA Small Business Week


May 4-10 is National Small Business Week. To celebrate, IVMF is sharing some of the standout entrepreneurs currently participating in our CEOcircle program powered by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Bank.... Read More ▶

4.30.25

Welcome Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship 25B Cohort


IVMF is proud to announce the 101 entrepreneurs selected to join the Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship (BBiE) 25B cohort. These AAPI, Black, Latinx, and women founders are working together to share and help each other overcome the systemic barrie... Read More ▶

4.29.25

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Outreach to Support Veterans’ Mental Health


While this committee, the VA, and community-based care organizations have taken significant steps toward addressing the complex issue of veteran suicide prevention, the most recent VA National Suicide Prevention Report shows that the rate of suicide ... Read More ▶

4.28.25

7th Annual Veteran EDGE Conference and the State of Entrepreneurship


IVMF held its 7th Annual Veteran EDGE Conference in Dallas, TX last month, from March 19-21, 2025. It brought together 302 veteran entrepreneurs with actively scaling businesses, representing just over two billion dollars in annual revenue in one roo... Read More ▶

4.23.25

Unlocking Procurement Contracting For Veteran Entrepreneurs


Procurement contracting offers a wealth of opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs, providing avenues to grow their businesses through government and corporate contracts. This blog post provides a high-level overview of the procurement contracting la... Read More ▶

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 ▶