Following our recent coverage of the grassroots efforts at the Veteran Makers Market, the momentum for National Invest In Veterans Week continues to expand—this time reaching the thriving business hubs of Southern Colorado.
Transitioning from military service to civilian entrepreneurship requires more than just a great idea; it requires a strategic network, technological adaptation, and the tactical know-how to compete in the private sector. Recognizing this need, FOX21 News has teamed up with the Colorado Business Forum and Digest to launch "Mission Colorado," a dedicated initiative spotlighting the resources available to the region's veteran business community.
In a recent broadcast segment, Dirk Hobbs, Founder and Executive Publisher of the Colorado Media Group, joined FOX21 News to discuss the upcoming "Veterans Building Businesses" conference in Colorado Springs. The event is designed as a masterclass for veteran entrepreneurs, focusing heavily on the operational details that dictate long-term success.
Hobbs outlined the conference's core curriculum, which aims to equip veteran owners with actionable strategies for finding and retaining customers, leveraging modern technology to scale their operations, and navigating the complex landscape of competing for corporate and government contracts.
By offering hyper-local support and expert-led guidance, initiatives like "Mission Colorado" and the "Veterans Building Businesses" conference perfectly embody the core pillars of National Invest In Veterans Week. They move beyond simple gratitude, offering the tangible business education and networking infrastructure that veteran entrepreneurs need to build sustainable, generational wealth.
Read the full coverage and watch the segment here: Business Insider: ‘Mission Colorado’ helping veteran businesses
