Posts by Rikki Amos
VetFran Franchisee Raises Over $400 for Fisher House Foundation
Giving back is more than a phrase or an act, it is a dedication. Former VetFran Committee Chairman Joe Lindenmayer, Owner of California Closets Gulf Coast, and his team exemplified that this National Veterans and Military Families Month. To honor local veterans and their contributions, Mr. Lindenmayer’s Golf Coast team pledged to donate $25 to Fisher…
Read MoreFive Military Veterans Win Free Dream Vacations Travel Agency Franchise
#1 franchise for veterans has given away 42 free home-based travel businesses to U.S. veterans valued at more than half-a-million dollars.
Read MoreVetFran Attends the Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference
VetFran is proud to have partnered with the Veterans Business Outreach Center University Of Texas Arlington to provide content for the Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference. The conference facilitated networking opportunities and learning experiences for members of the veteran community who are interested in entrepreneurship and business. The four-day conference just wrapped up in Arlington,…
Read MoreIFA and VetFran Members Heralded as Top Franchises for Veterans
Every year, the Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur Magazine release lists recognizing the most beneficial franchises for veterans, highlighting those who offer incentives and other programs to assist veterans becoming franchisees. IFA and VetFran members were represented quite well in these power-rankings, following recent annual trends. In the 2019 Franchise Business Review, IFA and VetFran…
Read MoreVetFran Interview with Senator Martha McSally
About Senator McSallySenator Martha McSally proudly represents the people of Arizona in the United States Senate. She previously represented Arizona’s second congressional district for four years in the United States House of Representatives. Prior to serving in Congress, Senator McSally served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2010 as a full Colonel.…
Read MoreHome Helpers CEO Appears on Fox News for National Hire a Veteran Day
From Home Helpers ® : Home Helpers® is proud to actively support veterans in all facets of our business. Service, integrity and commitment are values shared by veterans, their families and Home helpers Home Care. Whether looking for care, employment or ownership of a franchise; veterans are an integral part in what we do every…
Read MoreDina Dwyer-Owens and Mike Owens Pledge $250,000 Donation to VetFran, IFA Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON D.C., July 9, 2019 — Dina Dwyer-Owens, brand ambassador for Neighborly, a past chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and a past chair of the IFA’s VetFran Committee; and her husband Mike Owens have pledged $250,000 to the IFA Foundation in support of the…
Read MoreFive Military Veterans Can Win Free Travel Agency Franchise from Dream Vacations
Dream Vacations, the only travel agency franchise to receive a 5 STAR ranking from VetFran, is recruiting military veterans to enlist in its eighth annual, award-winning “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest. The number one franchise opportunity for veterans will be awarding five veterans a free franchise as part of the nationwide contest, which…
Read MoreRecognizing PTSD Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2019 – June is PTSD Awareness Month and VetFran at the IFA Foundation encourages their members to learn more about recognizing and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. For VetFran, PTSD awareness month brings light to an especially important issue. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 7-8% of U.S. citizens…
Read MoreCelebrating Veteran-friendly Franchises with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award
In 2018, Restoration 1 of Springfield joined more than 230 U.S. employers of all sizes in being recognized for their commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development with a 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Demonstration Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veteran’s employment award that recognizes employers for their investments in creating meaningful, long-lasting careers for veterans.
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