4.06.22

IVMF COO, Maureen Casey, Declared Remarkable Woman of Central New York


Maureen Casey was honored as the winner of the 2022 Remarkable Women of Central New York. Casey stood out among the over 60 local nominees and was selected the winner among a final field of four remarkable women.... Read More ▶

4.05.22

Dr. Mike Haynie Received Distinguished American Award from National Football Foundation


On Sunday, April 3, 2022, the Central New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame held its 21st Annual Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Banquet on Sunday inside the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University.... Read More ▶

3.29.22

Veteran Entrepreneurs of American History: Women’s History Month Spotlight  


This March, America celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing the contributions of women throughout American history. With that in mind, we’d like to talk about Mary J. Safford, a woman who served as a nurse during the Civil War, and went on ... Read More ▶

3.29.22

Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Alexa Modero & Brett D’Alessadro 


Backpacks For Life has continued to grow in the wake of Alexa’s Bunker Labs experience. They have received recognition and awards for their efforts alongside the donations and volunteers to keep growing and expanding services. They’ve since desig... Read More ▶

3.25.22

Success Story Saturday: Pursuing Passion Through Pain


Moore always wanted to join the military. She earned the distinction of Ms. JROTC in high school and planned to join the service after college. But when her college plans became derailed, an Army recruiter was at her doorstep three weeks after high s... Read More ▶

3.16.22

Women-Owned Businesses to Follow


For Women's History Month, we’re looking back at a few favorite interviews from The Transition Podcast with women entrepreneurs and small business owners over the past year.  ... Read More ▶

3.14.22

USAA 100th Anniversary Pitch Contest: Austin


On March 23rd, 2022, in Austin, Texas, the first of six regional pitch competitions will commence, launching USAA’s 100th Anniversary Pitch Competition. In Austin, eight companies will compete for $10,000 in prize money and a place on stage at the ... Read More ▶

3.11.22

IVMF Staff Member Paulina Thompson Is a Special Breed, Indeed


Paulina Thompson has built her professional reputation as the person transitioning veterans know they have to go see. Leaving the military is a challenge for many service members and veterans. Thompson has spent her entire professional life in variou... Read More ▶

3.09.22

Pitching 102: What Goes in The Pitch? 


Your pitch communicates two ideas about your business as clearly and concisely as possible. First, you need to clearly explain what problem your company solves and how you do it. Second, and more importantly, you need to make the audience emotionally... Read More ▶

3.03.22

Syracuse University Recognizes Fiserv President and CEO Frank Bisignano for Commitment to the University


Saturday, February 26th, Syracuse University honored Fiserv President and CEO and proud Syracuse parent Frank Bisignano, along with his wife Tracy and other family members, including Sam ’11 and Morgan Lituchy ’11, with the unveiling of the Bisig... Read More ▶