Posts by Rikki Amos
30 Heroes for 30 Years: Jason Madden
For 30 years the International Franchise Association has made a profound and enduring impact on the lives of thousands of Veterans and their families through our VetFran program. Veterans like Jason Madden, who was called to serve in the wake of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age…
Read More30 Heroes for 30 Years: U.L. Armstrong, PuroClean
What does an Army Veteran do after 33 years of service? He finds a way to continue serving his community and his fellow Americans. Retiring at the rank of Colonel after 3+ decades of honorable service U.L. did exactly that. He and his family not only served and sacrificed for our nation during multiple deployments,…
Read More30 Heroes for 30 Years: Cheston Syma, Sport Clips
Last year, the International Franchise Association celebrated the 30th anniversary of the VetFran program, honoring the service and entrepreneurial spirit of Veterans who own and run franchises in thousands of communities across America. In recognition of the impact that VetFran has made on their lives and career aspirations over the past 30 years, IFA is…
Read MoreBolster Your Bottom Line with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
By Patrick Cooney, Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at WOTC.com Employers who are engaged in veteran hiring initiatives garner many benefits in having veterans as part of their workforce. Veterans provide strong leadership and the ability to thrive within a team setting which employers across all industries can gain from. The franchise structure is one…
Read MoreEnlist in Your Future: Franchising at Hissho Sushi
We know that the reasons behind your conscious decision to serve your country were different for each of you. We understand that no one will ever be able to comprehend all the sacrifices that were made to honor that commitment. As soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Marines, you do have one thing in common…
Read MoreVetFran Members Celebrate Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, we give pause to reflect on the generous and selfless service of our nation’s veterans. It is in recognition and appreciation for this service that VetFran member companies offer incentives and discounts to veterans looking to make their next step into business ownership. Many of our members have been recently highlighted by…
Read MoreVetFran Celebrates National Veteran Small Business Week
To kick off the month of November and National Veterans Small Business Week, VetFran held an event with the City of Cibolo, Texas. Cibolo is a bedroom community of San Antonio, and is looking to have additional investment in franchises to grow the city. With a high percentage of veterans in the community, Cibolo realized…
Read MoreMilitary Veterans and Community Heroes Can Enter-to-Win Free Work-From-Home Travel Agency Franchise from Dream Vacations this Military Appreciation Month
This Military Appreciation Month, the number one franchise for veterans Dream Vacations announces that military veterans can enter-to-win a free travel agency franchise as part of the award-winning Operation Vetrepreneur business plan contest.
Read MoreA Salute to Our Seniors and Veteran Heroes: Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation Keeps the Magic Alive with Memorial Day Fly Overs in Five States
Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF) suspended 2020 Dream Flights due to the coronavirus but that didn’t stop the nonprofit organization from honoring senior and veteran heroes living in retirement communities and honoring our fallen heroes resting in our national veterans cemeteries.
Read MoreAmerica’s Veterans Transition Home Highlighted at Hill Events Panel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 14th, The Hill Events hosted at a panelist discussion regarding how to support veterans as they transition home. The event was planned to follow Veterans day and discussed various elements of a veteran’s journey back home from service, and what the reintegration process looks like and could look like in…
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