9.29.20

Support Veteran-Owned Business on National Holidays – October 2020


Every month the Institute for Veterans and Military Families likes to highlight the wide variety of veteran-owned businesses by recommending a few businesses on their respective national holiday. Celebrate a fun holiday and support a local business t... Read More ▶

9.24.20

New Virtual Program EBV-Spark Added to IVMF’s Entrepreneurship & Small Business Portfolio


IVMF is excited to announce the addition of a new program: EBV-Spark. Spark resides in the Ideation phase of Arsenal and is derived from our Entrepreneurship for Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program to meet the needs of our veterans and military spous... Read More ▶

9.21.20

Body Aqua: From Veteran EDGE to Walmart Shelves


After successful completion of Veteran EDGE training from the IVMF, Body Aqua will launch on Walmart shelves this November, thanks to the hard work of IVMF grad, Army veteran and business owner Sherman Williams. Through connections he made at EDGE, S... Read More ▶

9.16.20

How Jess Trevino’s Company SolutionPoint+ is Supporting Mental Health


My time in the United States Marine Corps taught me so many things that it was difficult for me to even take stock of all the experiences. Military service was all a culture shock, to say the least. Over time I have been able to unpack all the memori... Read More ▶

9.15.20

Agile Week Carolinas Registration


Agile Week Carolina (AWC) understands the need for agile practices in today’s business environment & has partnered with Lowe's Companies, Inc. & top industry leaders in agile to deliver a virtual learning event from Oct. 6-9. If you are an agile pr... Read More ▶

9.14.20

Latino Veterans Fight for Victory


In the profound words of Cesar Chavez, “Si Se Puede,” (meaning: “Yes We Can”) rings boldly true about Latino veterans and America’s rise to greatness, our way of life, and our freedom to live, work and raise our families as we please.... Read More ▶

9.14.20

The Dog and Soldier Who Save Veterans From Suicide


 CBS Eye on Veterans is focused on the men and women who served the nation and their families. For suicide awareness and prevention week, host Phil Briggs spoke with several veterans about suicide, how they overcame it, and how they are helpin... Read More ▶

9.11.20

What Does 9/11 Mean To You?


Syracuse University colleagues, students, veterans, and ROTC members share what Patriot Day means to them on the 19th anniversary of the day we will never forget. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diGVH5OIZAo&feature=emb_logo... Read More ▶

9.11.20

IVMF’s Shane Murray, Purple Heart Recipient, Reflects on 9/11


by Shane Murray It is hard to believe that an entire generation of Americans have been born since the horrific attacks on our country 19 years ago. That day forever changed the landscape of our country and our way of life, and we can never forget ... Read More ▶

9.10.20

On World Suicide Prevention Day our IVMF Grad Danique Masingill Speaks Out About Her PTSD on Fox


World Suicide Prevention Day: Danique Masingill is a Navy veteran, military spouse, and entrepreneur. Masingill is a United States Navy Veteran, and an advocate serving the warrior and military community. She served honorably from 2002 to 2007 as a M... Read More ▶