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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Women veterans in East Texas honored by Camp V
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Camp V and the Texans Veterans Commission (TVC) held an event this Saturday to honor and celebrate the East Texas women who've served in the military for Women's Veterans Day. Camp V holds BBQ cook-off to celebrate East Texas Giving Day The event was held at the Soules College of Business at UT Tyler and ran from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. During the event a number of speeches were given from multiple veterans including U.S. Army veterans Dr. Shirley McKellar and Tiffany Rivers, along with U.S. Marine veteran April Scarborough 'This celebration is more than just a gathering,' says Shanon Starkey, CampV Co-Chair Womens Committee and Women's Center Coordinator. 'This day is one of reflection, admiration, and education, not only for female Veterans but for the entire community.' The event also featured live music, hors d'oeuvres, access to veteran's resources and education to help veterans with Veterans Affairs claims and more. To learn more, visit TVC's Women Veterans program or CampV online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Veterans Bridge Home to Host First Women Veterans Honor Walk in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC - June 6, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - In recognition of Women Veterans Day, Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), in partnership with Wake County, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and local veteran-serving organizations, will host the inaugural Women Veterans Honor Walk on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Carolina Veterans Monument in Downtown Raleigh. Participants will walk to honor the service, strength and sacrifice of women who have worn the uniform - past and present. Attendees are encouraged to walk in honor or memory of a woman veteran, whether themselves, a loved one or someone whose service deserves recognition. The walk will conclude at the steps of the North Carolina State Capitol and feature remarks from Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, who will serve as the keynote speaker. The program will also include patriotic music, moments of recognition and access to community resources for women veterans. "This event is an opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary contributions of women who have served our country," said Lori Noonan, chief growth officer of Veterans Bridge Home. "We're honored to create a space where their service is recognized and celebrated by the community." Media interested in attending should RSVP to Lori Noonan at lnoonan@ Interviews with VBH leadership and event speakers can be arranged upon request. About Veterans Bridge Home Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families, striving to create stronger communities one veteran at a time. With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate, we focus on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran issupported, connected, and respected. Through a proven process of engagement, care, connection, advocacy, and celebration, Veterans Bridge Home upholds its promise that every veteran matters and is an integral part of our community. For more information, please visit Social LinksX | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Lori Noonan Title: Chief Growth Officer Company Name: Veterans Bridge Home Email: lnoonan@ Phone Number: 14049344343 Website: View the original release on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Okaloosa County announces two statues for Women Veterans' Day
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – June 12, 2025, marks the third Annual Women Veterans' Day ceremony at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center for Okaloosa County. According to a news release, Okaloosa County officials announced two new statues will be unveiled. At 8 a.m. on June 12, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Women Veterans Monuments at Veterans Park, with Commander 1st Operations Mission Support Group Col. Kristen Wood as this year's keynote speaker. The State of Florida recognized Women Veterans Day by proclamation from Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021. It is a day that acknowledges President Truman's signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act that established the Women's Army Corps in the Regular Army and authorized enlistment and appointment of women in the Regular Air Force, Regular Navy, and Marine Corps. Wellness Wednesday: Weight, Muscle, and Endurance 'This event has become a beloved tradition for everyone in our community to recognize and appreciate the women who have served in our military since the Revolutionary War,' Okaloosa County Vice Chairman Carolyn Ketchel said. The new statues will recognize Captain Linda Bray and Florence Ebersole Smith Finch. Captain Linda Bray, who led her company during a firefight in Panama in 1989 when it was illegal for women to engage in combat. She was recently awarded the Bronze Star with V Device for her actions. Florence Ebersole Smith Finch worked with the Philippine underground to smuggle supplies to POWs during WWII. She joined the Coast Guard after being imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon and the Medal of Freedom. The statues will be officially placed at a later date. The Women Veterans Monuments at Veteran Park were unveiled by Okaloosa County in 2021. Eight women who served in combat are honored with life-size bronze statues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
VWEC The Best-Kept Secret in the Veteran Entrepreneur Ecosystem & VWEC's Founder CEO VR Small
VWEC: The Best-Kept Secret in the Veteran Entrepreneur Ecosystem Now entering its eighth year, the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) is a national initiative dedicated to empowering entrepreneur women associated with the military—inclusive of veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and military spouses—to successfully scale their businesses. VWEC has engaged more than 4,000 individuals and reinvested $250,000 through grants and pitch competitions focused on strategic business growth. Our programming outcomes include a 30% average increase in overall revenues, a 60% average update of client profiles resulting in a 15% average increase in new client acquisitions, and a 20% overall increase in upselling revenues. At VWEC, we track what matters—real growth. VWEC is strategically positioned as a real-time pipeline for investors seeking to drive impact in the small business arena with measurable ROI. We fulfill our mission by delivering tailored one-on-one mentorship across more than 35 states and internationally. This is complemented by an intentional curriculum of technical assistance, aligned with what we call 'implementation funding,' delivered through our signature weighted programs—ranging from five to nine months—which now include an average implementation grant of $10,000 per fellow. In 2020, VR launched the first annual statewide Women Veterans: The Pitch competition in celebration of Women Veterans Day, showcasing the innovation and economic impact of current and aspiring women veteran entrepreneurs across Texas. This initiative has since evolved into VWEC's International Trade Cohort (ITC), expanding its reach to honor and support veteran women entrepreneurs nationwide. VR has transformed VWEC into a bold innovation, positioning it as a central hub for the myriads of entrepreneurial programs supporting entrepreneur women associated with the military. VWEC fosters a collaborative environment that reduces service duplication and streamlines access to critical resources. As a national initiative, VWEC is poised to play a foundational role in building a sustainable veteran entrepreneur ecosystem—one rooted in genuine camaraderie and collaborative contracting opportunities that drive continuous growth, increased revenues, and workforce development to fuel local, regional, and national economies. Now that the Secret is Out, it's time for you to get connected to one of the leading BSO/ESO in the Veteran Entrepreneur Ecosystem. VWEC's Founder/CEO, VR Small Receives Multiple Prestigious Recognitions for Leadership and Impact VR is a visionary leader committed to driving social and economic change nationwide. Recently, appointed Regional Council Chair for the South-Central region (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas), serving as the primary leader and board representative for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). VR is an esteemed fellow of SMU's Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity—Inclusive Economy, Dallas Public Voices, and the Bush Institute's Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. In addition, she holds a national appointment as a Women Veterans 2030 Commissioner, further advancing her impact on veteran advocacy and leadership. Ms. Small's inspiring journey and impactful work have been featured in prominent outlets, including the Dallas Morning News Veterans Day 2021 Special Edition, the cover of the 2022 Winter Issue of AVOW, Marquis Who's Who in America, and Texas CEO Magazine. She and the VWEC have garnered attention on several major networks, such as NBC 5 Texas Today, FOX 4, Shaun Rabb: Here & Now, Spectrum News: In Focus, FOX 4, Good Day Dallas; Daytime Diva, Lynne Haze, CW33 MORNING, WFAA Weekend Daybreak, and Axios, to name just a few. VR's unwavering commitment to empowering veteran women entrepreneurs has earned her numerous prestigious accolades. Beginning with a feature in Dallas Innovates 2020 as one of the "Future 50 North Texans to Watch," VR was later named the SBA's DFW District2020 Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year. In 2021, she was recognized as a Trailblazer by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Women Veterans (CWV), as part of their "Women Veterans Leading the Way" program, and was honored as a Women in Business honoree by Dallas Business Journal. In 2022, VR was nominated for Entrepreneur Evangelist of the Year and named a finalist for D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards for Leadership Excellence (Micro). She also received the 2022 Dallas Award for Business Development Services and was honored by Rolling Out Magazine as a Sisters with Superpowers honoree. Most recently, in 2025, VR was celebrated during Women's History Month as a Dallas Mavericks 2025 Unsung Hero, and one of four recipients of the prestigious Purple Diamond Award at the Women's Wealth Symposium. Support VR's vision as a mentor, presenter, partner, or sponsor empowering VWEC to continue to empower HER because HER Story is Our Story!
