The International Franchising Association sponsors a strategic initiative that offers member companies financial incentives, mentoring, and training for veterans who want to own their own business. Started in 1991 by Don Dwyer of the Dwyer Group, this organization has helped more than 2,100 veterans become franchisees, including me!
Shilo’s Top Picks:
Credible Non-Profits:
- Patriot Project
- Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
- Helping a Hero
- Moonlight Fund
- Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities
- Fisher House
- Gratitude Initiative
- Hire Our Hero
- KAMO Adventures
- Military Child Education Coalition
- Operation Mend
- Patriots and Heroes Outdoors
- Roever and Associates
- Russ Murphy Ministries
- Show of Support Military Hunt, Inc.
- VetFran
- Warrior’s Weekend