National Invest In Veterans Week® Responds to Congressman Bilirakis’ Call to Invest in Military and Veterans
National Invest In Veterans Week® welcomed renewed calls from Congress to invest in military families and veterans, highlighting housing, economic stability, and entrepreneurship as inseparable priorities. As policymakers push for safer living conditions and stronger support systems, NIVW President Angel Shuford emphasized that sustainable veteran success begins with foundational investments that allow veterans and military families to thrive, lead, and build long-term economic impact nationwide.
National Invest In Veterans Week® Commends Wisconsin's Historic Budget Investment in Veterans Following 2025 Observance
In the days following National Invest In Veterans Week® 2025, Wisconsin delivered a decisive policy response. Governor Tony Evers’ 2025–2027 budget commits more than $250 million in combined tax relief, housing, mental health services, cultural preservation, and capital upgrades for veterans—demonstrating how states can translate recognition into real, structural investment. Wisconsin’s approach reinforces a central principle of National Invest In Veterans Week®: veteran empowerment is strongest when economic policy, healthcare, housing, and workforce development move together.
Veteran Business Empowerment Proposals 1-3
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Purpose: Translate military skills into recognized civilian certifications, supporting career growth or entrepreneurial ventures in technical fields.
Benefits: Enhances veterans’ qualifications for competitive industries, creating new career pathways and opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
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Purpose: Offer tax incentives to veteran-owned businesses to encourage entrepreneurship, ease financial burdens, and stimulate growth in veteran-led enterprises.
Benefits: Reduces startup costs, enhances profitability, and enables veteran-owned businesses to reinvest in expansion and job creation, boosting local economies and supporting veterans in building lasting businesses.
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Purpose: Provide fast-track training for veterans to transition into high-demand careers, with immediate placement in essential industries.
Benefits: Supports veterans in building stable, fulfilling careers, and strengthens the workforce with dedicated, skilled professionals.