Amvets Hawaii
To serve veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, to promote Americanism and preserve the freedoms secured by America’s Armed Forces and to provide community services that enhance the quality of life for all Americans. As AMVETS moves further into the 21st century, it does so with the conviction that it must continue serving all veterans, past, present and future. AMVETS believes its Mission remains a clear blueprint for continued service to God and country.

Entrepreneurs Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to our country. The EBV is designed to open the door to business ownership for our veterans by 1) developing your skills in the many steps and activities associated with launching and growing a small business, and by 2) helping you leverage programs and services for veterans and people with disabilities in a way that furthers your entrepreneurial dreams.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Entrepreneur Portal
“…where you’ll find information for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses…”

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Jobs Assistance
This site features resources for Veterans, their family members, and civilians to obtain career advice and find jobs. Whether you’re looking for a job at VA, another federal agency, or you need help navigating opportunities in the private sector, this sites will help you through the process. Get started on a new career today!

Small Business Administration — Veteran Pledge Initiative
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a new commitment by its top national regional and community lenders to collectively increase their lending activity to veterans by five percent per year for the next five years. This initiative has the potential to boost the already $2.1 billion per year in lending support that various SBA programs provide to new and existing vet small business owners

Veterans Entrepreneurship Center
“New programs help veterans harness their unique skills – including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance – to overcome the challenges of starting a business…”

Vet Fran
“The International Franchise Association’s (IFA) VetFran program helps returning service members access franchise opportunities through training, financial assistance, and industry support. VetFran was born out of the desire of the late Don Dwyer Sr. – founder of The Dwyer Group, to say “thank you” to our veterans returning from the first Gulf War.  After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, IFA re-launched its campaign to assist U.S. veterans at that difficult time. Now, IFA’s VetFran program helps returning service members access franchise opportunities through training, financial assistance, and industry support. VetFran’s ranks have grown to include more than 500 franchise systems that voluntarily offer financial incentives and mentoring to prospective veteran franchise small business owners. Thousands of veterans have become franchise owners through VetFran and other programs.”