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Recognition is the starting line. Investment is the operating system.

National Invest In Veterans Week® is an officially observed civic observance (March 1–7) advancing veteran economic participation through policy-aligned market intelligence, proclamations, and public-facing tools designed for year-round use.

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This welcome layer routes different audiences to the same outcome: measurable veteran participation, clear public signals, and year-round action that scales.

Policy Proclamations

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Proclamation requests are live. Use the platform to initiate official recognition pathways and convert ceremonial support into durable economic infrastructure.

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Veteran Tools

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Explore interactive intelligence designed to surface veteran-led economic signal in a policy-neutral format—optimized for clarity, discovery, and repeat use.

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Support Veteran-Owned Business

Move beyond applause. Support veteran-owned businesses, share the signal, and amplify economic participation locally—without needing a complex playbook.

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WATCH Congressional Record

Congressional Record Watch

Congressional recognition remains a live credibility anchor. This page treats it as an ongoing watch signal—referenced for legitimacy, continuity, and public record alignment.

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REQUESTS Proclamations

Proclamation Requests

Proclamations are treated as deployable civic infrastructure. Requests are active—designed to be easy to initiate, clear to verify, and practical for local rollout.

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System Status

Visitors see a live operational posture that reinforces confidence: “always on,” continuously refreshed, and designed for immediate navigation into the dashboard experience.

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🫡Our Team

  • A woman wearing a navy blazer with an embroidered coat of arms, gold lapel pin, and jewelry, sitting with her hands clasped, with American flags in the background.

    President Angel Shuford

    Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Army Veteran

  • A man in a blue suit and white shirt standing in front of an American flag against a black background.

    Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Kevin D. Shoun

    Senior Advisor | Civic Leadership and Policy Development

  • A woman with blonde hair smiling in front of an American flag and a black background with a logo that says 'National Invest in Veteran Owned Business Week.'

    Sara Pomposo

    Chief Advisor | Audience Growth & Strategic Syndication

  • A man in a red shirt holding a music award trophy, standing next to a framed platinum record plaque on display, with framed posters and awards hanging on the wall behind him.

    Jim Freeman of The Five Satins

    GRAMMY Hall of Famer | Brand Ambassador

  • A man with gray hair and glasses stands behind a music stand, speaking into a microphone while using hand gestures, against a dark background.

    Pastor Ron Henson

    Social Impact Advisor | Navy Veteran

  • A man in a U.S. military uniform in front of an American flag.

    LTC Rickey L. Pope USA, Ret.

    CO-FOUNDER | Retired Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter

  • A man in a gray blazer and shirt posing with arms crossed in front of a city skyline at dusk, with buildings and a bridge reflected in the water.

    Jeff Shuford

    CO-FOUNDER | Iraq War Veteran & Military Spouse

  • Three men in a discussion in an office break room with black and white geometric wallpaper. One man with a beard, wearing glasses and a suit, is talking to a bald man wearing a black sweater, who is making a gesture with his hands. The third man with dreadlocks, dressed in a blue suit and holding papers, listens attentively.

    Drayton Florence

    CO-FOUNDER | NFL Veteran & Military Brat

  • A smiling man with glasses, wearing a green sweater over a striped collared shirt, standing with crossed arms in an office space near a window, with framed certificates on the wall behind him.

    Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC

    Trademark Attorney | Veteran IP Advocate

  • A man in a green vest with a plaid shirt and bow tie standing in front of a booth labeled 'Body Aqua' at a trade show or expo.

    CPT Sherman WIlliams, USA, Ret.

    Advisor | Retired Army Veteran

  • Two men in business suits having a meeting in an office with a window showing a city view, discussing a presentation on a laptop.

    Brandon Sugar

    Legacy UX/UI Designer | Army Veteran

  • A young man with dark hair styled back, light eyes, and a light beard, wearing a blue suit and white shirt, looking at the camera.

    Mike Bicek

    Creative Director | Army Veteran

  • A small brown and black puppy sitting on a red folding chair at the beach, with sunglasses and a colorful bag in the background.

    Private Jewel

    Co-Founders Pup | Biewer Terrier

  • A smiling man wearing sunglasses and a striped white shirt.

    Lonnell McCall I

    Sr. Spokesperson | Retired Navy Veteran

  • Celeste Everett

    Legacy IT Consultant | Army Veteran

  • Composite image of three young men dressed as a graduate, a football player, and a young man in formal wear against a stadium background.

    Lonnell McCall II

    Jr. Spokesperson | Military Brat

  • Close-up of a young man with dark brown hair, styled back, with light eyes, a light beard, and wearing a dark shirt, standing in front of a background with horizontal lines.

    Christopher B. Mueller

    Lead Video Spokesperson | Veteran Advocate