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EST. 2019 // POLICY-NEUTRAL // ECONOMIC FOCUSCongressional Recognition
The observance is permanently entered into the Congressional Record (Vol. 170) via remarks from the House floor (Rep. Rosendale), citing the economic imperative of veteran entrepreneurship.
ACCESS VOL. 170 RECORD ↗Aaron Jones Sr. (NFL)
Recognized as the 2024 Jeff Shuford Award recipient and a 2026 NFL Salute to Service Finalist. His A&A All The Way Foundation embodies the "Service After Service" ethos.
ITA Growth Partners
CEO Mike Melo announced the launch of a dedicated Family Office to invest in veteran-owned firms. "We see veteran entrepreneurs as high-performance leaders."
The $1 Trillion Asset Class
Robert F. Smith (Vista Equity Partners) validated the sector: "Veteran-owned businesses generate over $1 trillion in annual sales and employ 6 million Americans."
VIEW SIGNAL SOURCE ↗Howard County Data Dive
Local metrics confirm the national trend. HCEDA reports specific surges in veteran business performance:
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REAL-TIME ECONOMIC VELOCITY MONITORSHERMAN WILLIAMS JR.
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS // NIVWA distinguished 25-year U.S. Army veteran and the Founder/CEO of Health2O (formerly Body Aqua). Williams exemplifies the fusion of military discipline and entrepreneurial innovation.
As Director of Partnerships, he leverages his experience scaling products to 460+ retail locations (Winn-Dixie, Harveys) to advocate for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs).
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