This week, we’re spotlighting the inspiring Jens Hansen of Uva Furem Winery. Uva Furem Winery, launched in 2020, is the only disabled veteran-owned winery registered in the world and won […]
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Strength, Service, and Success: Honoring Veteran-Owned Businesses on Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who are serving or have served their country—and who continue to serve and make a […]
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Black Forest Mushrooms: Cultivating Gourmet Mushrooms—and Healthy Communities
We’re proud to announce that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the 2023 Veteran’s Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award to the Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at […]
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From Unemployed to Awesome, Inc.
John Responte, a Marine Corps war Veteran, wanted to open his own business to provide job security to himself and his colleagues. Working as a personal trainer at large corporate […]
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Last November 4, 2016, the first annual ELITE Veteran’s Business Conference—sponsored by Harborstone Credit Union—was held in Courthouse Square, Tacoma. Veterans starting up or further developing a business gathered together […]
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