This is great news! Congratulations Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) on this recognition for all your hard work for our veteran entrepreneurs! Semper Fi! Any Veteran-led businesses in my network, I highly encourage you to get involved with Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI).
🌟 We're Honored to Share Some Exciting News! 🌟 🏆 Today, VEI was named the 2024 North Florida District and State of Florida Community Partner of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)! This prestigious recognition arrives in what has been an incredible week for VEI, and it underscores the hard work and dedication of our team in supporting veteran entrepreneurs across Florida. 📈 In 2022 alone, veteran-led companies supported by VEI’s efforts led to the creation of 504 jobs and generated a total economic impact of $106.3 million. These aren’t just numbers; they represent lives changed and communities strengthened through the entrepreneurial spirit of our veterans. 🎤 As Rafael Caamaño, BBA, MBA, our Co-Founder and Executive Director, puts it, "Our goal has always been to build our economy by giving veterans the tools they need to start and grow businesses, creating thousands of jobs. We are so honored to have this organization recognize the work our team has been doing for so many years." 👥 We thank every mentor, partner, supporter and fellow veteran who has joined us on this journey. Your faith in our mission fuels our continued passion and commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs. 🔗 To learn more about the ways we empower fellow veterans, visit www.TheVEI.org #VeteransInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness #CommunityImpact #SBA #VEIProud #IAmVEI Ricardo Garcia, Rebecca Hertz Dobo, Jane Hertz, William A. McNeil, J.D., Lokelani Grunwald, Adriana C., Anna Valéria Vita Garcia