Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce

Nominate a Military Spouse for the 2025 Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment IMPACT Awards! Hiring Our Heroes is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Military Spouse IMPACT Awards, to be presented at the 9th Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit in May! Do you know an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions as an employment advocate or as a military spouse entrepreneur/small business owner? This is your chance to celebrate their dedication, resilience, and impact on our community. Award Categories: - Military Spouse Employment Advocate - Military Spouse Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner Help HOH & US Chamber of Commerce recognize and honor these incredible individuals who go above and beyond to support military families and drive positive change. ?? Nominate Now: https://lnkd.in/eMuaXEuE #MilitarySpouse #IMPACTAwards #HiringOurHeroes #MilitarySpouseEmployment #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness

Are you a short film maker? Think you have what it takes? ?????? ??? ???????????? ?? ????? $30,000 cash grant, to be put towards an original short film ?????? ????? Nikon and RED will loan camera equipment and provide product education to winners for use in their film production ???-??-??? ?????????? ???????? with jury members and the Vimeo Curation Team Sessions on scriptwriting, editing, film festival strategy, film financing, distribution, and more Submissions window closes at 11:59 PM EST, April 18th, 2025 https://lnkd.in/dcX8pSNc

Understanding the FORGED Act’s Impact on Defense Procurement: The **FORGED Act** introduces major reforms to defense procurement, focusing on efficiency, commercial integration, and agility. **?????? ????????????????????:** 1. **Streamlining Acquisition - Eliminates outdated regulations and reporting requirements. - Delegates contract approval to lower-level officials for faster processing. - Introduces five-year sunset clauses for periodic review of mandates. 2. **Promoting Commercial Practices - Adopts commercial contracting as the default standard. - Reduces regulatory barriers for nontraditional defense contractors. 3. **Accelerating Testing & Qualification - Expands multiple sourcing to improve supply chain resilience. - Lifts legal barriers for reverse engineering. - Simplifies testing and approval processes for faster technology integration. 4. **Empowering Program Executive Officers (PEOs) - Grants PEOs greater authority over requirements, funding, and acquisition. - Reduces bureaucratic layers for faster project execution. 5. **Modernizing the Budget Process - Consolidates budget categories for streamlined financial planning. - Expands reprogramming authority to swiftly address emerging defense needs. **???????????? ???? ??????????????????????:** - **Opportunities: Faster procurement, reduced complexity, and increased access for commercial businesses. - **Challenges: Heightened competition and the need for agility in compliance and execution. The FORGED Act represents a shift toward innovation, efficiency, and streamlined defense procurement, requiring contractors to stay adaptive and proactive in response to evolving regulations. Thank you Veterans In Business (VIB) Network, and Eagle Law Group, P.C., for sharing. https://lnkd.in/g7jDa6xs

ZeroMils, representatives and volunteers from national nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and representatives from ERGs within national corporations will unite for a day to showcase the positive outcomes of service and the strength of our military connected community in Dallas. On March 19th, ceremonies will begin at 9:30, followed by opportunities to engage in large-scale hands-on volunteer service projects with Operation Gratitude & Travis Manion Foundation. A special guest, Medal of Honor recipient, Sal Giunta, will deliver closing remarks at noon and we will conclude at 12:30. They will be assembling 2,500 Care Packages in 2 hours so lots of volunteers are needed! https://lnkd.in/gbA8Y6GP

Will you be joining Dallas Fort Worth's Chapter Lead Tyann Echols?????? at Veteran EDGE Conference this March 19th-21st, 2025, hosted by Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF? The Veteran EDGE Conference is a?3?day training event that connects veteran and military spouse business owners with breakout sessions, business experts, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. They will?be able to manage the growth of?their businesses by finding mentors, connecting with networks, and accessing resources.? This conference is designed to accommodate?actively scaling?businesses. Learn more about Tyann and how to connect: https://lnkd.in/gJi3RUnh https://lnkd.in/g5yJvMEu

Certified military spouse businesses are showcased nationally Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your brand! See why Christina Ditchkofsky, RN, MSN got certified today! "Through writing, Christina is embracing the mess, chaos, and pain that life throws at us. But she will never — ever lose sight of the rainbows, butterflies, and unicorns that make it all worthwhile." #SupportMilSpouseBiz #MilitarySpouseCertified #SmallBusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/dKjq89Uz

Register for the The Adecco Group's Military Alliance Program info session on Tuesday, March 18th from 12-1p.m. EST, hosted by General Assembly & The Adecco Group US Foundation. Adecco is offering a private TAG Military Alliance Data Analytics Short Course, their most popular and powerful course from the last 3 years of this program. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Use Excel, SQL, and Tableau to collect, clean, and analyze large data sets. This is a beginner- and intermediate-friendly program with no prerequisites. All students will complete limited pre-work to help you prepare and establish a common baseline pre-course. If you already work with basic functions in Excel or have dabbled in SQL, our curriculum will enable you to perform more powerful analyses. This is a wonderful opportunity to upskill and unlock the next level in your career! https://lnkd.in/g9FqJ2K6

?? Did You Know??? The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce is officially recognized as a Military OneSource resource by the Department of Defense! ?? This means military spouses now have direct access to valuable business resources, mentorship, and support designed to help them launch, grow, and sustain their businesses—no matter where military life takes them! ?? If you’re a military spouse entrepreneur, connect with us today! Learn more about Military Spouse Employment Partnership--MSEP here https://lnkd.in/gTqmJ_eb #MilitarySpouseChamber #MilSpouseBusiness #Entrepreneurship #MilitaryOneSource #SupportMilSpouseBiz

???????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????? Was your restaurant impacted by a recent disaster? The DoorDash Restaurant Relief Fund, in partnership with HelloAlice can help you recover. Get up to $10,000 to rebuild your business and get back on your feet. Apply now before May 30, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET! Learn more about this incredible opportunity at https://lnkd.in/dFT7XQxJ @DoorDash @HelloAlice

????????????????! The Convening will take place between 9:30 am and 2:30pm EST ZeroMils is returning to Hampton Roads and partnering with the College of William & Mary to co-host a one-day, in person event in collaboration with: ??Local Government Leaders ??Corporate and Nonprofit Partners ??Regional Economic Development Centers ??State and Local Chambers of Commerce Meet MSCC's Hampton Roads Chapter Lead Caroline Beasley, MBA, CPA to learn more about the Chamber! https://lnkd.in/gMuxHvje