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Invest In Vets

Recruit | Develop | Retain

 Specifically created for WVCC Premier Level Members, "Invest in Vets" (IIV) is a unique consulting program that WVCC has designed to complement and enhance the crucial services provided by Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs) from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Our goal is to work synergistically with DWD, creating a comprehensive support system for businesses, veterans, and current service members alike. This is done through a customized, collaborative, business-centric approach that aligns veteran/service member employment with your business strategies and goals. "Invest in Vets" opens the doors throughout WVCC's extensive network while also providing industry-specific insights.

 This WVCC program places a strong emphasis on the continuous professional development and retention of veteran/service member talent that fosters long-term success and satisfaction in the workplace. Overall, in partnership with DWD and LVERs, "Invest in Vets" aims to create a robust, integrated approach to veteran/service member employment. Together, we work towards a shared goal: empowering businesses to harness the full potential of veteran/military talent and providing these heroes with fulfilling sustainable career opportunities.  

 Standing by our mission, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce created Invest in Vets to help educate and provide the right tools and resources to businesses that support our mission. Join the WVCC in becoming a leader in the Wisconsin veteran business community and gain your stars!
  • Learn how to attract veteran talent.
  • Understand how veterans provide value to your organization.
  • Retain the veteran talent that you currently have.
  • Uncover new talent pipelines and discover grant opportunities.

Please contact ZZabel@wiveteranschamber.org for more information

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The Command Post

  • Command Post is a business development cohort for veteran owned businesses in various stages of development.
  • Successful outcomes include the hiring of new employees, acquisition of premises, capital funding (loan, private equity, angel/venture, etc.), general revenue growth and operational scaling, entry into supply chains, or simply a successful and sustainable launch

 

Veteran and Military Community Small Business Consulting

Jonathan Klein: Veteran and Military Community Small Business Consulting

UW System's Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) announce their partnership to support and empower the Veteran and Military Community’s entrepreneurial endeavors. This collaboration fosters a thriving business ecosystem for Wisconsin’s veteran and military community and their families by supporting a statewide Veteran and Military Community Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Consultant. 

In a joint partnership with the Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, veterans, military members and their families can access no cost, confidential 1-1 small business consulting. Learn more about the consultant, Jonathan Klein, and his experience in the military is well as a small business owner on our webpage: https://wisconsinsbdc.org/services/initiatives/veteran-consulting/

"They provide insightful, educational workshops, and events that help to advance and grow successful businesses."

Megan McCray, Owner

Sidekick Accounting

"There is a lot of value being a member of the WI Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Staff and Chamber Ambassadors go above and beyond in providing us resources... The new partnerships and education thanks to being a member has been wonderful."

Laura Janoski & Janelle Thompson

Heroes for Healthcare