4.29.21

Apply Now for a Training Program Designed for Veterans Considering Careers in Politics


The Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement is a selective, rigorous and intense educational initiative. It is offered with the initial support of JPMorgan Chase & Co. through a collaborative effort by Syracuse University’s Institute fo... Read More ▶

4.28.21

How Biden’s Budget Signals the Right Ideas to Address Veterans Issues


Last week, the White House unveiled its $1.5 billion Fiscal Year 2022 discretionary budget request. It signals a significant boost (8 percent) in spending on the VA’s budget. The plan increases spending on several necessary priorities, including t... Read More ▶

4.27.21

Deadline to Apply for Walmart’s Open Call is Friday, April 30


Open Call is an action-packed one-day virtual event. Walmart welcomes suppliers to virtually pitch product that is shelf-ready and made, grown or assembled in the United States. However, only several days remain to apply for Walmart’s eighth annual... Read More ▶

4.20.21

Hartnel Lambert, Military Veteran, EBV Graduate, and Veteran EDGE participant


Hartnel Lambert was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and immigrated to the United States of America when he was 9 years old. Moving to the U.S. was one of the most challenging and – no doubt – the most rewarding experiences of his life.... Read More ▶

4.13.21

Veteran Entrepreneurs: 5 Step Guide To Generate Business Revenue


by Mike Steadman As veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs, we have grand ambitions for our new ventures. We see ourselves living the lives of our dreams, escaping the rat race of the 9-5, renting office space, and building a kick ass team to ... Read More ▶

4.08.21

The Latest Update On the Unemployment Situation of Veterans (March 2021)


The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on April 5th that the employment added 916,000 in March, and the trend of unemployment edged down to 6.0%. Industries like leisure and hospitality, public and private education, and construction witnessed... Read More ▶

4.07.21

Navigating Veteran Certification: What You Need to Know


Today, large companies are strengthening their diverse spend as they make efforts to create more equity in their supply chains, providing more procurement opportunities to veteran-owned businesses (VOBs). With this opportunity comes barriers for this... Read More ▶

4.07.21

LeChase Project, National Veterans Resource Center, Wins Build America Merit Award


The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building has won a 2021 Construction Risk Partners Build America Merit Award. The Associated Builders and Contractors (AGC) of America holds the annual competition to r... Read More ▶

4.05.21

Proud Parent: Resilient Military Kids Become Healthcare Workers


How many times have you sat back and wondered what your children would be like when they were grown up? Would they have the same arguments at the dinner table? Temper tantrums about sharing and who last cleaned the bathroom? Did you often worry if th... Read More ▶

3.30.21

Reflecting on Military Women who Made History


This year, in the month of March, two female generals were nominated to positions as 4-star combatant commanders: General Jacqueline Van Ovost and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson. It is a significant milestone, but that it happened during Women’s History... Read More ▶