ADVOCACY BRIEFING ID: NIVW-2025-A

Advocating for the success of Veteran Entrepreneurs

We convert national appreciation into executable support. This interface connects legislators, partners, and communities with verifiably effective civic action routes.

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Real-world Support

From providing breakfast at VA clinics to boots-on-the-ground mentorship. We turn sentiment into service.

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Proclamations

A repeatable structure for Mayors and Governors to officially recognize veteran business owners.

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Helping partners understand veteran economic participation without requiring specialized policy background.

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INFRASTRUCTURE_NODE // TELECOM_SECTOR

PARTNER: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (SPECTRUM) • STATUS: ACTIVE
WORKFORCE DENSITY 10% MILITARY
SERVICE AREA 41 STATES
>> NETWORK TOPOLOGY (HIRING)
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT CONFIRMED

"This National Invest in Veterans Week, we’re spotlighting a few of our efforts to help veterans, guardsmen, reservists, military spouses, and transitioning service members achieve lasting career success at Charter."

46 FELLOWS HOSTED
32 FULL-TIME HIRES
70% CONVERSION RATE
ACTIVE_INITIATIVE_STREAMS ● SYNCED
BROADBAND FIELD TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP

"Nationally Certified program available in 41 states. Provides career progression via on-the-job training. Allows qualified veterans to obtain GI Bill benefits in addition to their paycheck."

HIRING OUR HEROES FELLOWSHIP

"Corporate Fellowship Program provides on-the-job training across business units. Charter has hosted 46 fellows since 2020 with a high conversion to full-time roles."

FT. BRAGG CAREER CENTER ON-BASE OPS

"Direct access for active-duty service men and women to explore and acquire training for a career with Charter at our on-site resource center."

MSEP PARTNERSHIP FAMILY SUPPORT

"Tapping into a talent pool of qualified professionals married to members of the armed services across our national footprint."

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VOICE_VECTOR // ARENA_COMMAND

SOURCE: PHIL HULETT • VOICE OF THE ANAHEIM DUCKS
SIGNAL ORIGIN NHL_BROADCASTER
MESSAGE TYPE CALL_TO_ACTION
>> INCOMING BROADCAST SIGNAL
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PHIL HULETT 40-YEAR BROADCASTER

"In the arena, we cheer for heroes. In the economy, we invest in them... National Invest In Veterans Week is about more than applause—it’s about action."

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTION > APPLAUSE
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LEAGUE STANDINGS: GOVERNANCE CURRENT LEADER: MONTANA
STATE OF MONTANA 🏆 THE_GOLD_STANDARD

"They didn't just talk; they led. For three consecutive years, Montana has officially proclaimed this week."

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MISSION DIRECTIVE ⚡ GET_IN_THE_GAME

"Now, it’s time for the rest of the nation to get in the game. Follow Montana’s lead. Support veteran-owned businesses."

SYSTEM NOTE ℹ️ IMPACT_VECTOR

"Empowering veteran entrepreneurs creates a stronger economy. This is the new league standard."

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SECTOR_VELOCITY // MARKET_HEATMAP

REAL-TIME INDUSTRY PENETRATION ANALYSIS • Q1-2025
DOMINANT VECTOR DEFENSE_TECH
GROWTH LEADER AGRI_BUSINESS
01 ▲ 14%
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DEFENSE_TECH

CONTRACT VOL: HIGH

Cybersecurity, AI, and Aerospace. Veteran founders leveraging clearance and domain expertise.

02 ▶ STABLE
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LOGISTICS

SUPPLY CHAIN: CRITICAL

Last-mile delivery and global freight. The operational backbone of the veteran economy.

03 ▲ 22%
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AGRI_BUSINESS

RURAL IMPACT: SURGING

Farming, Ranching, and Food Systems. High density in MT, ID, and Midwest sectors.

04 ▲ 8%
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FRANCHISING

OWNERSHIP: SCALABLE

Structured entrepreneurship. 1 in 7 franchises in the US are owned by veterans.

05 ▲ 18%

CONSUMER_GOODS

BRAND LOYALTY: MAXIMUM

Coffee, Apparel, and BBQ. Direct-to-consumer brands leveraging mission-driven marketing.

06 ▶ STEADY
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GOV_SERVICES

PROCUREMENT: ANCHOR

Traditional SDVOSB contracting. A stable revenue driver for the ecosystem.

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LEGACY_INTELLIGENCE // ORIGIN_NODE

ARCHITECTS OF NATIONAL INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK®
UNIT IDENTIFIER TECH_FROM_VETS
RECOGNITION BREAKAWAY_AWARD
>> FOUNDING COMMAND STRUCTURE
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JEFF SHUFORD CEO / CO-FOUNDER
BRANCH: US ARMY
SERVICE: IRAQ (OIF 06-07)
DISTINCTION: COMBAT ACTION BADGE

"Our technology company was developed with a philanthropic spirit... We earn business through trust."

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LONNELL MCCALL DIR. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
BRANCH: US NAVY
TENURE: 20 YEARS
EXPERTISE: LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
HUFFPOST BUZZFEED BREAKAWAY DAILY AWARD
DECRYPTED_TRANSCRIPT_LOG SRC: BREAKAWAY MAGAZINE
>> QUERY: HOW DO YOU STAY INNOVATIVE?

"We pride ourselves on operating with integrity, commitment, and extremely professional service. We truly want to see our clients succeed. We are fast and affordable, innovative yet user-friendly."

INTEGRITY SPEED UX/UI
>> SYSTEM ANALYSIS: BRENTWOOD GOLF APP

"A golfer’s best friend. Includes global hour-by-hour weather, wind direction, UV index, and sunrise times. Users can book tee times and view handicaps."

50+ 5-STAR REVIEWS
FASTEST GROWING GOLF APP
>> ORIGIN VECTOR: WHY MOBILE DEV?

"I was astonished by how expensive mobile applications cost to develop. At TechFromVets.com, we pride ourselves on being remarkably affordable for developing small businesses."

>> DIRECTIVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS

"Always value customer needs over monetary requirements. Our goal is to not only build profitable businesses but also to build our local communities."

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INCOMING SIGNALS
DOUGLAS COUNTY: OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION RECORDEDREP. ROSENDALE: CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION ACTIVECHARTER COMMUNICATIONS: PRIVATE SECTOR ALLIANCE CONFIRMEDMONTANA GOVERNOR: STATEWIDE OBSERVANCE AUTHORIZEDRITZ HERALD: "BEST SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE"
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PUBLIC_SENTIMENT_RESERVOIR // CORE_VALUES

SOURCE: FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE • TOPIC: WORK ETHIC & PATRIOTISM
SENTIMENT DEPTH 100% PATRIOTIC
SIGNAL TYPE CULTURAL_BEDROCK
>> MEDIA INTERCEPT: FOX NEWS
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FOX NEWS LIFESTYLE NATIONAL FEED

"Veterans share patriotism, pride, and productivity while promoting 'military work ethic'. The article highlights the unique value veterans bring to the civilian workforce."

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MEASURING CULTURAL RESONANCE... VALUES ALIGNED
TOMMYISATEXAN094 💵 CONSUMER_PREFERENCE

"We have several veteran owned companies here in my town. Support them every chance I get. Quality of work and service far better than non-vet owned. Best way to say thank you."

SFCHIEF ⚓ WORK_ETHIC_SIGNAL

"I was one of those that quit college, joined the Army and never failed again. The one thing that joining... does is that it ends the idea that you can choose not to get up and show up."

MACV-SOG 🛡️ LIFETIME_COMMITMENT

"Served 28 years in the military and I would gladly serve again."

CHAZ6789 🇺🇸 TRADITION_KEEPER

"Retired from the Navy in 1999... One of the best parts of my job is that at every base I'm working at, at 8am EVERY DAY they will play [the Anthem]."

GRANDARMYOFTHEREPUBLIC ✅ ACTIVE_SUPPORT

"Thank You. I will support."

HEYMIKIE902 🦅 NATIONAL_PRIDE

"Americans who are the most proud are those who served their country. They will never be outnumbered."

UNDERDOG1963 ⚙️ UNIT_COHESION

"Officers do not make it all happen, its those lower guys that put the pieces together."

GLOBAL_OPS_SYNC // LIVE
HQ: WASHINGTON DC --:-- EST (UTC-5)
OPS: ZULU / UTC --:-- UNIVERSAL
FWD: BRUSSELS --:-- NATO (CET)
PAC: HAWAII --:-- INDOPACOM
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Synchronizing the
$1.3 Trillion Force

Advocacy requires precision. We provide the timing, data, and situational awareness required to mobilize the veteran economic ecosystem.

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TACTICAL_COMMERCE // MARKET_DEPLOYMENT

PRODUCT: BATTLE TESTED® BBQ • MISSION: SUICIDE PREVENTION
EXPOSURE LEVEL NATIONAL_BROADCAST
IMPACT VECTOR 5% REVENUE DONATION
>> DEPLOYMENT LOG: NATIONAL TV
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BATTLE TESTED BRANDS VETERAN OWNED ENTERPRISE
📡 SIGNAL SOURCE: FOX & FRIENDS WEEKEND

"Battle Tested® Craft Barbecue Sauce got our First National exposure this morning... 5% of our profit is donated to Veteran 501(c)3 Organizations that help Veterans with PTSD."

FOOD LION LOWES FOODS HARRIS TEETER
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TRACKING MARKET SENTIMENT... HIGH VELOCITY RESPONSE
MICHAEL DESELM 🎗️ MISSION_CRITICAL

"This is GREAT Mike! Super stoked for you... Thankful for your continued investment in Stop Soldier Suicide!"

>> INTEL: SOCIAL IMPACT VERIFIED
THOMPSON ROAD TAVERN 🏢 B2B_PARTNER_NODE

"So awesome Mike!"

COLEY TIM ⭐ PRODUCT_QUALITY

"Love that sauce Battle Tested"

NIVW HQ ⚡ COMMAND_ENDORSEMENT

"It's admirable that Battle Tested® is... giving back to the veteran community. Supporting veteran-owned businesses... is a meaningful way to invest."

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

LIVE NETWORK TRACKING // NIVW-1
LAT: 38.8951 N LNG: 77.0364 W SAT: LOCKED

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CITIZEN_RESONANCE // SIGNAL_INTERCEPT

PUBLIC SENTIMENT MONITOR • MONTANA SECTOR • ID: FB-WIRE
SIGNAL ORIGIN GOV. GIANFORTE
SENTIMENT LOCK POSITIVE
ACTIVE NODES HIGH_TRAFFIC
SCANNING... SECTOR: MONTANA
>> INCOMING TRANSMISSION

"Today, I held a roundtable at Black Rifle Coffee Company in Kalispell to recognize Invest in Veterans Week. Montana is proudly home to one of the highest populations of veterans per capita in the country."

SOURCE: GOV. GREG GIANFORTE
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JIM BLODGETT SR. 🛡️ HONOR_DEFENSE

"This proclamation is a recognition of every Veteran in Montana... Those of you who have taken the opportunity to launch personal and political attacks have disrespected every veteran and the intent of the proclamation."

DANNY LEE ⚖️ POLICY_INQUIRY

"Maybe we could not tax retired veterans pensions..."

BUTCH GILLESPIE ✅ MORALE_BOOST

"Appreciate our veterans and all they have done for us."

HANK WORSECH 🫡 PROTOCOL

"Thank You Sir and Semper Fi."

TVID INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 🏢 CORP_SUPPORT

"What a wonderful thing to do, to support our veterans."

JOSEPH VENTURA 🙏 COMMUNITY

"God bless our Veterans. God bless you Governor Gianforte."

JOHN GLOSSER ⚖️ POLICY_QUERY

"Tell me again why you tax military retirement income?"

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FIELD_OPERATIONS // KALISPELL_SECTOR

EXECUTIVE UPLINK • GOV. GIANFORTE SITE VISIT
VETERAN DENSITY HIGHEST_PER_CAPITA
OP STATUS PROCLAMATION_SIGNED
>> INCOMING FIELD REPORT: NBC MONTANA
MT
GOV. GREG GIANFORTE STATE OF MONTANA
DATE: MARCH 04, 2025 LOC: KALISPELL, MT

"I do hereby proclaim the week of March 1-7, 2025, as 'Invest in Veterans' week in Montana... We're trying to make it easier in Montana for veterans to start and grow their businesses."

PROCLAMATION ECONOMIC_GROWTH KALISPELL
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SECTOR SCAN: MONTANA TARGET: VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS
JOSEPH MAYDEN 📸 VET_BIZ_OWNER

"We’ll meet the standard and then I don't know a veteran that hasn’t beat the standard... You're always going to hire above board."

>> INTEL: PERFORMANCE METRIC > STANDARD
GOV. GIANFORTE ⚡ EXECUTIVE_QUERY

"So, you do business with a veteran own business you're going to get higher quality?"

JOSEPH MAYDEN ✅ MARKET_CONFIRMATION

"Always. For the same price."

SYSTEM DATA 📊 DEMOGRAPHICS

"Montana has the highest per capita veteran population in the nation."