Exclusive: National Invest In Veterans Week® Gains Global Recognition as Jeff Shuford Featured in Entrepreneur en Español

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National Invest In Veterans Week® continues to expand its national and international footprint as the observance is recognized across awareness calendars, media platforms, and global business publications—marking a milestone moment for the movement and its founding leadership.

Most recently, National Invest In Veterans Week® was listed among March awareness observances by Impactful Ninja, a widely referenced platform used by organizations, institutions, and media outlets to track nationally recognized events.

🔗 Impactful Ninja – March Awareness Events
https://impactful.ninja/march-awareness-events/

At the same time, the observance’s retired co-founder, Jeff Shuford, has been formally featured as an author in Entrepreneur en Español, extending the reach of veteran-led economic leadership into Spanish-language global business media.

🔗 Jeff Shuford | Entrepreneur en Español
https://spanish.entrepreneur.com/author/jeff-shuford

A Week-Long Observance With International Reach

Observed annually March 1–7, National Invest In Veterans Week® is a congressionally recognized, nationally syndicated observance focused on veteran entrepreneurship, economic participation, and long-term growth.

Its inclusion as a week-long awareness event places it alongside established civic and economic observances—reinforcing its role as a structured moment for action rather than symbolic recognition alone.

The observance encourages the public, corporations, financial institutions, and policymakers to invest in veteran-owned businesses not merely as suppliers, but as long-term growth partners.

Independent Voices Reinforce the Message

That focus on action has drawn independent endorsements from respected figures across media and broadcasting.

Phil Hulett, a 40-year broadcaster and the voice of the Anaheim Ducks, framed the mission of National Invest In Veterans Week® in clear economic terms:

“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.”

Hulett highlighted Montana as a model for sustained leadership:

“For three consecutive years—2023, 2024, and 2025—Montana has officially proclaimed this week, creating the gold standard for empowering veteran entrepreneurs. They didn’t just talk; they led.”

His endorsement underscores what distinguishes the observance: measurable leadership, repeat participation, and economic follow-through.

Celebrating Jeff Shuford’s Global Business Voice

This same wave of recognition also includes Jeff Shuford’s inclusion in Entrepreneur en Español—one of the most widely read Spanish-language business publications in the world.

Shuford, a nationally syndicated columnist and social impact executive, is recognized by Entrepreneur en Español for his work in branding, leadership, and business strategy. His inclusion reflects the broader international relevance of veteran-led entrepreneurship and the economic frameworks championed by National Invest In Veterans Week®.

The publication describes Shuford as a strategist who empowers leaders not just to increase visibility, but to build durable, scalable influence—a philosophy that mirrors the observance’s emphasis on long-term economic outcomes.

Importantly, this recognition comes as Shuford has transitioned into a retired, honorary role within the organization—allowing the movement to stand on its own while its founding ideas continue to resonate globally.

From Awareness to Infrastructure

Recognition by platforms like Impactful Ninja and Entrepreneur en Español serves a practical function. These platforms act as infrastructure for legitimacy, enabling:

  • Media outlets to reference the observance with confidence

  • Corporations to align supplier diversity and investment initiatives

  • State and local governments to issue proclamations

  • Communities to plan economic programming around a fixed March window

As Hulett noted:

“Now, it’s time for the rest of the nation to get in the game.”

A Growing, Durable Movement

National Invest In Veterans Week® continues to gain traction not through a single announcement, but through repeat recognition, independent validation, and international visibility.

With March approaching each year, the observance stands as a recurring opportunity for coordinated economic action—supported by awareness calendars, legislative proclamations, and global business media alike.

🔗 Join the movement:
https://www.investinveteransweek.com

Sources & Features

National Invest In Veterans Week Staff

National Invest In Veterans Week® is an award-winning congressionally honored social impact organization that is dedicated to honoring and supporting our nation's veterans. Since our establishment in 2017, we have conducted extensive research and analysis to better understand the challenges and opportunities that our veterans face, and we have developed innovative programs and initiatives to address those issues.

https://www.investinveteransweek.com
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