Entrepreneur advocate helps hundreds of veteran businesses, from arts to waste management
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Linda Luttrall is a champion of Texas veteran entrepreneurs. In less than a year, she has assisted over 470 veteran owned businesses, including getting many started. “I have always believed […]
New, veteran-owned Bay Area Brewing Company serves Rockport family style
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It’s the newest business to open in Rockport; and, it’s veteran-owned. The Bay Area Brewing Company is “Rockport’s first family-friendly nano craft brewery,” said Diedra Amaya, co-founder and Navy veteran. […]
Author fills gap in books for military children
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A lack of contemporary books for military children led Sarah Doran, an Army veteran and daughter of an Army chaplain, to become an author. It would also lead to self-publication […]
Where entrepreneur and employment meet
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Maria D. Gonzalez understands the importance of entrepreneurs to economic development and creating jobs in rural communities. This led her to create and coordinate an entrepreneurs’ summit held in Lampasas. […]
Veteran Entrepreneur Program team earns Small Business Consultant Accreditation
All members of Texas Veteran Commission’s Veteran Entrepreneur Program are Accredited Small Business Consultants by the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (AASBC). Meet the team: Megan Tamez – […]
Veteran Entrepreneurs win at Business Beyond the Battlefield
A couple of entrepreneurial veteran business owners, who were helped by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Entrepreneur program, earned $1,000 prizes at a Second Service Foundation business pitch competition. The […]
Get new businesses verified as veteran owned to waive fees & taxes
The Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran (TVC) Entrepreneur Program (VEP) teamed up with the Sam Austin Group for Black Business Week in San Antonio held July 31 and August 1, 2023. […]
Entrepreneur program guides veteran owned B&M Cycles to $10K grant & growth
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Veteran owned B&M Cycles in Springtown, Texas was ready to capitalize on business growth. To help them do so, owners Brian and Meghan Johnson reached out to the Texas Veterans […]
Entrepreneurs- Network & showcase businesses at Houston Veterans Business Expo
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Entrepreneurs, the Houston Veterans Business Expo will be held Friday, September 30, 2022. Veteran owned businesses may get involved as exhibitors to showcase products and services; or, come network and […]
Congratulations Veteran Entrepreneur Pitch Finalists
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Earning top spots in the PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) Veteran Entrepreneurs Texas Tour Pitch Competition were: Snow Bees – Justin Perry, Founder & CEO Mach1 Roadside Assistance […]