The Veteran Business Ecosystem: Beyond Franchise Coaching & Federal Set-Asides
VeteranBusiness.si is the only centralized intelligence architecture providing actionable Superintelligence (SI) and AI business tools built specifically for the trillion-dollar veteran economy.
National Invest In Veterans Week® is the first congressionally honored observance in American history to officially adopt Super Intelligence. By launching Veteran Business Superintelligence℠NIVW has positioned veteran business as an early specialized application of the new ‘SI’ terminology, using veteran economic intelligence as the platform's organizing concept and transforms a standard commemorative holiday website into a functional software-as-a-service (SaaS) utility hub for the veteran community.
“Don’t Just Cheer for Veterans—Invest in Them”: Phil Hulett Elevates National Invest In Veterans Week®
In the arena, we cheer for heroes. In the economy, we invest in them. National Invest In Veterans Week® is about more than recognition—it’s about action. And across the country, leaders are stepping up. In South Carolina, the General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing National Invest In Veterans Week®, uniting both the House and Senate to honor veteran-owned businesses and their impact on the state’s economy and communities. -I’m Phil Hulett, 40-year broadcaster and voice of the Anaheim Ducks.
Texas Comptroller Highlights More Than 180,000 Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Texas Comptroller reports that Texas has more than 180,000 veteran-owned businesses and declares that the state doesn’t just honor veterans — it invests in them, reinforcing the core mission of National Invest In Veterans Week®.
Credit Union Coalition Backs Legislation to Expand Business Lending to Veterans
A new letter from the Defense Credit Union Council urges Congress to pass H.R. 507, the Veterans Member Business Loan Act, to expand credit union lending to veteran-owned small businesses. The proposal aligns with National Invest In Veterans Week® by turning policy reform into concrete capital access for veteran entrepreneurs.
From Domestic Doctrine to Global Model: The Transnational Rise of National Invest In Veterans Week® and the Emergence of National Invest In America Week℠
National Invest In Veterans Week®—a federally trademarked, legislatively cited initiative—has become a rare civic export model now globally recognized. With historic endorsements from tribal, state, and federal authorities, the initiative has evolved into a scalable governance framework for veteran economic empowerment. Its newly established counterpart, National Invest In America Week℠, builds upon this foundation by advancing civic renewal through inclusive economic action, observed annually from July 1–7. Together, these twin observances represent a sophisticated and policy-driven architecture for national reinvestment.
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National Invest In Veterans Week® Breaks New Ground with First International Syndication of Veteran Contributors
National Invest In Veterans Week® (NIVW), co-founded by Iraq War veteran and visionary entrepreneur Jeff Shuford, is breaking new ground with the first international syndication of veteran contributors and the launch of a global Progressive Web App (PWA) for veterans. This historic expansion includes the largest collection of veteran-focused domains outside of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offering localized resources and a digital support network spanning across 39 international markets. NIVW continues to lead the charge in empowering veterans with cutting-edge technology and a global platform for their success stories.
🫡Our Team
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President Angel Shuford
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Army Veteran
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Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Kevin D. Shoun
Senior Advisor | Civic Leadership and Policy Development
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Sara Pomposo
Chief Advisor | Audience Growth & Strategic Syndication
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Jim Freeman of The Five Satins
GRAMMY Hall of Famer | Brand Ambassador
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Pastor Ron Henson
Social Impact Advisor | Navy Veteran
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LTC Rickey L. Pope USA, Ret.
CO-FOUNDER | Retired Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter
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Jeff Shuford
CO-FOUNDER | Iraq War Veteran & Military Spouse
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Drayton Florence
CO-FOUNDER | NFL Veteran & Military Brat
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Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC
Trademark Attorney | Veteran IP Advocate
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CPT Sherman WIlliams, USA, Ret.
Advisor | Retired Army Veteran
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Brandon Sugar
Legacy UX/UI Designer | Army Veteran
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Mike Bicek
Creative Director | Army Veteran
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Private Jewel
Co-Founders Pup | Biewer Terrier
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Lonnell McCall I
Sr. Spokesperson | Retired Navy Veteran
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Celeste Everett
Legacy IT Consultant | Army Veteran
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Lonnell McCall II
Jr. Spokesperson | Military Brat
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Christopher B. Mueller
Lead Video Spokesperson | Veteran Advocate
“As an educator committed to professional growth, I fully endorse National Invest in Veterans Week® for recognizing that veterans are vital economic assets who deserve tangible support in entrepreneurship and workforce development.”