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Institute for Veterans and Military Families

2018

Entrepreneurship

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Engaging Veteran-Owned Businesses: Leading Practices For Corporate Supplier Diversity, Elissa Gibbs, Misty Stutsman-Fox Oct 2018

Engaging Veteran-Owned Businesses: Leading Practices For Corporate Supplier Diversity, Elissa Gibbs, Misty Stutsman-Fox

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Veteran employment continues to be an integral part of many companies' veteran strategy; notwithstanding the fact that 60% of veterans work for small or medium enterprises. That said, helping veteran-owned small businesses succeed in the marketplace is increasingly relevant to the American economy. According to a comprehensive study by the Small Business Administration, there are more than 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses (VOBs), that's 9% of all US businesses, with total annual revenues of more than $1 trillion. This resource is helpful for s general understanding of the veteran entrepreneurship industry.


Bridging The Gap: Insights Into Veteran Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Nyasha Y. Boldon, Rosalinda V. Maury, Najaf Zahra, Ryan Van Slyke May 2018

Bridging The Gap: Insights Into Veteran Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Nyasha Y. Boldon, Rosalinda V. Maury, Najaf Zahra, Ryan Van Slyke

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This research brief highlights some of the challenges veteran entrepreneurs face, provides insights into veteran businesses, and offers an overview of elements within the veteran entrepreneurial ecosystem that aim to address these challenges. Through this brief, we hope to highlight efforts and opportunities to provide further support and advance veterans in their entrepreneurial ventures.


2018 Annual Report, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2018

2018 Annual Report, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This report overviews the accomplishments of the IVMF during 2017-2018.