Our Mission

At National Invest in Veterans Week®, we are committed to empowering the veteran population through veteran-owned business sustainment, educational development, and mental health empowerment. Our objective is to inspire the public to invest in the success of these brave men and women, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice as they drive economic growth and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Our goal is to ensure that every veteran has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. We believe that by investing in the success of our veterans, we are not only honoring their service to our country but also making a positive impact on our communities and the economy as a whole.

Our Strategy

Each year, we honor the achievements of veteran entrepreneurs with National Invest In Veterans Week®, a holiday officially proclaimed by the National Day Calendar®. After successfully launching this observance with the Registrar, we have partnered with legislators and legislative bodies to raise awareness about veteran business owners nationwide.

Observed annually from March 1-7, National Invest In Veterans Week® is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of our veterans and recognize their dedication and sacrifice as they drive economic growth and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

We use this week to promote and encourage investment in veteran-owned businesses, as well as to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by veterans in the business world. Our goal is to inspire individuals and businesses to support veteran entrepreneurs and to recognize the value that they bring to our communities.

Through our campaigns, events, and partnerships, we are working to build a brighter future for veterans and honor their service to our nation. Join us in celebrating the achievements of veteran entrepreneurs and investing in the success of our veterans.

National Invest In Veterans Week® Objectives

  • Encourage the public to promote Veteran-Owned Businesses on Social Media with the hashtag #NationalInvestInVeteransWeek or #InvestInVeteransWeek

  • Encourage the public to buy from Veteran-Owned Businesses.

  • Encourage organizations to host workshops for aspiring veteran entrepreneurs.

  • Partner with a veteran-owned business to help tell their stories.

  • Encourage the public to nurture Veteran Startups through Grants, Fundraisers, Complimentary B2B Services, and Award-Ceremonies.

  • Encourage the public to host gatherings of Veteran-Owned Businesses either through Zoom or physical events.

  • Encourage the public to mentor veteran entrepreneurs.

Barbara Weltman

Barbara Weltman @ Big Ideas for Small Business®

“From March 1-7, 2023, is a time to recognize the contributions of military veterans who go on to start businesses. It first started in 2019. According to the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, there are nearly 2 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. Veterans who want to start or expand a business should check out the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development.”