Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Appoints Christian Thornton as the New President & CEO
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Announces Strategic Workforce Partnership with New Horizons of Wisconsin and Mission Wisconsin
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Announces Breakout Sessions for the Annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference
Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network launch VetWorks Wisconsin serving military members and families transitioning to Wisconsin
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Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network launch VetWorks Wisconsin serving military members and families transitioning to Wisconsin

Program provides comprehensive employment, wellness, and reintegration support during transition process to communities around Wisconsin

Two Wisconsin cities among Top 20 Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs
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Two Wisconsin cities among Top 20 Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Leading national organization recognizes Milwaukee, Madison among best cities in country for veteran entrepreneurs for the second year in a row

Veterans Day Parade Returns to the Streets of Milwaukee Celebrating Wisconsin Veterans and Families
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Veterans Day Parade Returns to the Streets of Milwaukee Celebrating Wisconsin Veterans and Families

The 2021 Wisconsin Veterans Day Celebration will include revival of the Veterans Day Parade followed by inaugural Veterans Day Festival

WI Veterans Chamber leads community coalition to host Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade
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WI Veterans Chamber leads community coalition to host Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade

Return of Veterans Day Parade will be held this November in downtown Milwaukee

Two Wisconsin cities among Top 20 Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs
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Two Wisconsin cities among Top 20 Cities for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Leading national organization includes Milwaukee, Madison among best cities in country for veteran entrepreneurs

WI Veterans Chamber Executive Director Selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship
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WI Veterans Chamber Executive Director Selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship

Newton one of 42 nationwide selected to participate

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber awards over $20,000 to veteran serving nonprofit organizations
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber awards over $20,000 to veteran serving nonprofit organizations

Funds to support organizations providing critical services to veterans, service members, and their families

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces SITE Staffing as a Five Star Invest in Vets Employer
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces SITE Staffing as a Five Star Invest in Vets Employer

SITE staffing recognized for commitment to helping employers to be “Veteran Ready”

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Releases Schedule for Upcoming Virtual Events
Donor Pledges $10,000 Match for COVID-19 Relief Fund for Wisconsin Veteran Service Organizations
COVID-19 Relief Fund Launched to Support Wisconsin Veteran Service Organizations
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Calls on Congress to Recognize Unique Needs of Veterans
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Will Move Programming Online
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Will Move Programming Online

Employers, resource organizations gather to develop veteran employment programs

Veterans Light Up the Arts announces full program ahead of Friday’s event
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Veterans Light Up the Arts announces full program ahead of Friday’s event

Fourth annual event will take place March 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Windhover Hall

Fourth Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts Adds Six Non-Profit Partners
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Fourth Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts Adds Six Non-Profit Partners

Guitars for Vets, Lift for the 22 and Feast of Crispian are some of the nonprofit partners benefiting from the event

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces artists for the 4th Annual Veterans Light Up
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces artists for the 4th Annual Veterans Light Up

Event will take place March 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Windhover Hall

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Elevating Commitment as Gold-level Sponsor
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces date for 4th Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces date for 4th Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts

Event will take place March 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Windhover Hall

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Wraps Successful 2019 with Membership Growth, Events, and Program Launches
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Wraps Successful 2019 with Membership Growth, Events, and Program Launches

2019 brings membership growth, events statewide and launch of Invest in Vets program

WI Veterans Chamber of Commerce Seeks Submissions for Veterans Light up the Arts
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WI Veterans Chamber of Commerce Seeks Submissions for Veterans Light up the Arts

Veterans Light Up the Arts is an all-veteran art showcase highlighting veterans, military spouses and service members in Wisconsin’s arts and cultural landscape.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Logistics Health Incorporated as First Five Star Employer
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Logistics Health Incorporated as First Five Star Employer

LHI recognized for commitment to hiring, educating and supporting veterans, service members and military spouses

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber calls on Milwaukee businesses to observe Veterans Day
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber calls on Milwaukee businesses to observe Veterans Day

Businesses encouraged to offer discounts or other promotions for military families

3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts
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3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts

Veterans Light Up the Arts is presented by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Feast of Crispian, and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Artists to be featured at 2018 Veterans Light Up the Arts announced
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Artists to be featured at 2018 Veterans Light Up the Arts announced

Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition

Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to Highlight Local Veteran Artists
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Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to Highlight Local Veteran Artists

Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announces second annual Milwaukee Veterans Week
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announces second annual Milwaukee Veterans Week

Veterans recognized at events across the city of Milwaukee

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Calls For Foxconn Project to Include Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Calls For Foxconn Project to Include Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses

Wisconsin’s veteran business organization requests legislators include service disabled veteran owned businesses in the proposed development of the Foxconn property

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Formation of Madison Chapter
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Formation of Madison Chapter

Wisconsin’s veteran business organization will expand to serve veteran business community in Dane County and surrounding areas

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Veteran Business Award Winner
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Veteran Business Award Winner

Veteran Business Awards recognize leading veteran owned and veteran friendly businesses and organizations

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces veteran business award winners
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces veteran business award winners

Business Awards recognize leading veteran owned and veteran friendly businesses and organizations

All-veteran art showcase to highlight local veteran artists
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All-veteran art showcase to highlight local veteran artists

Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition

All-veteran art showcase to highlight local veteran artists
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All-veteran art showcase to highlight local veteran artists

Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition

Veterans Chamber Announces Milwaukee Veterans Week
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Veterans Chamber Announces Milwaukee Veterans Week

Veterans Week highlights the contributions veterans make to our community, educates the public about issues important to veterans, and brings our community together to celebrate and honor the service of our military veterans.

Veterans Chamber Announces Veteran Employment Resources, Launch of Young Professionals Program
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Veterans Chamber Announces Veteran Employment Resources, Launch of Young Professionals Program

State’s veteran business organization provides businesses with resources to hire and retain veteran employees

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces partnership with StreetShares
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber announces partnership with StreetShares

Veteran-owned national lender takes leadership role to support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned businesses

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce welcomes Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. as newest founding member
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce welcomes Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. as newest founding member

Area law firm takes leadership role to support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned business community

During National Small Business Week, support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned businesses
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During National Small Business Week, support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned businesses

A strong veterans business community means more small business growth in our state, more family-supporting jobs in our communities, and greater economic opportunity for everyone.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce congratulates Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on 2nd Inauguration Day
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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce congratulates Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on 2nd Inauguration Day

County Executive continues to be champion for veterans and business development

Wisconsin Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with PNC Bank as Official Banking Partner
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Wisconsin Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with PNC Bank as Official Banking Partner

National financial institution takes leadership role to support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned businesses