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A custom car from a superhero movie can make headlines, but the value of a purchase isn’t always measured by its price tag. The supplied information doesn’t confirm that Tony Stark’s Acura NSX is currently for sale or provide an asking price. It does point to something shoppers can act on today: supporting veteran-owned businesses, including makers such as Sticky Spoons Jam featured by the Veteran Makers Market. For veteran entrepreneurs, a market like this can offer more than a place to display products. It can connect small businesses with customers who might not otherwise discover them, while creating opportunities to tell the story behind a brand. That visibility matters. Many veteran-owned companies start with limited budgets, small teams, and the challenge of competing with established businesses that have bigger advertising reach. Those challenges can look different from one business to another. A veteran who makes jam, for example, may need to manage sourcing, food-safety r...

A Veteran Makers Market is more than a place to shop; it’s a chance to meet the people behind local products and services. The market shines a light on veteran-owned businesses and invites the community to support entrepreneurs who have carried skills from military life into civilian work. Every purchase can help a small business grow, build connections, and become a lasting part of its neighborhood. For many veterans, entrepreneurship offers a way to shape a new career around familiar strengths. Military experience can involve leadership, logistics, planning, teamwork, and calm decision-making under pressure. Those abilities can be valuable in business, whether someone is making handcrafted goods, offering professional services, running a food company, or building a technology startup. A market gives shoppers a tangible way to discover that range of talent. Starting a business is still a major challenge. New owners must find customers, manage costs, set prices, handle regulations, a...

Across battleground districts, Democrats are turning Medicaid into a defining test of Republican leadership. In advertisements and on debate stages, they are pressing opponents to defend the One Big Beautiful Bill, arguing that its nearly $1 trillion reduction in Medicaid funding helps pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit wealthier Americans. The attack is direct: lawmakers who supported the measure must explain what fewer federal dollars could mean for patients, families, and local communities. For Republicans, the challenge is not simply to describe the bill’s promises. It is to answer a difficult question: if federal support falls, who absorbs the consequences? States may face pressure to narrow eligibility, reduce payments to providers, or limit services, depending on how they respond. The precise effects will vary by state and implementation. But uncertainty itself can unsettle households and employers who rely on stable access to care. That uncertainty matters to veteran e...

The words “In Memory of Kevin Roarke Dean” and the heading “Army” offer a brief but meaningful tribute. They connect Kevin’s name with military service and record that Theodore Marzonie Jr made a donation in his memory. The inscription does not specify the gift’s recipient or purpose, so it would be wrong to assume what program it supports. Still, a memorial donation can carry an important idea: remembrance can become action. For veterans considering entrepreneurship, that idea resonates. Service leaves people with experience, relationships, and a sense of responsibility. With practical support, those strengths can help build businesses that create jobs, solve local problems, and contribute to communities long after military service ends. Veterans often bring valuable habits to business ownership: planning under pressure, adapting when circumstances change, and working toward shared goals. These abilities can transfer to managing a team, serving customers, or keeping a small company ...

Putting looks simple until a match is on the line. Dream Putt is stepping into that pressure-filled part of golf with an early-access release for Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, inviting players to practice and play in a virtual-reality setting. The project also puts a spotlight on its creator, Jeffrey David Golf, LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Melbourne, Florida. The company was founded by Jeffrey Mocini, a competitive amateur golfer. That combination matters: Dream Putt is not just a technology project with golf imagery layered on top. Its roots are in a sport where touch, routine, and reading a putt make a real difference. Early access gives players a chance to explore the experience while the product is still developing, and gives the business an opportunity to learn from how people actually use it. For Quest 3 and 3S owners, virtual reality can make a putting activity feel more hands-on than watching a screen or tapping through a conventional game. Players can use t...

Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC has received recognition from the Veteran Institute, a milestone that highlights the value of veteran-owned businesses in the government marketplace. The announcement refers to an October date, though the available details do not specify the exact recognition or program. Even without those specifics, the news offers a useful reminder: veteran entrepreneurs can turn their experience, leadership, and mission-focused approach into meaningful business opportunities. For a veteran-owned company, recognition can help build credibility with potential customers and partners. Government buyers need capable suppliers, and signs of professional achievement may encourage decision-makers to take a closer look. That does not guarantee a contract, of course. Businesses still need to show that their services meet the agency’s requirements, offer sound value, and can be delivered reliably. Recognition works best as one part of a strong business story—not a subst...

After months of pressure on prospective homebuyers, a modest shift in mortgage rates offered a welcome pause in housing’s downward slide. Rates moved toward 7.30% during a turbulent week in the bond market, as the 10-year Treasury yield slipped below 5%. That change does not make homes suddenly affordable, nor does it guarantee a lasting decline. But when borrowing costs stop climbing, some buyers who had stepped back may begin reconsidering their plans—and sellers may see renewed interest. For veterans, the movement matters alongside a benefit many earned through service: the VA home loan program. Eligible borrowers may qualify for a mortgage with no down payment and without private mortgage insurance, subject to lender and program requirements. Those features can reduce upfront costs, but they do not erase closing expenses, taxes, insurance, or the effect of a high interest rate. Even a small rate change can alter a monthly payment and the total interest paid over time, making it ...

Murray State University is recognizing the service and community spirit of VFW Post 6291 through the naming of a new lounge. The gesture gives students and visitors a place to gather while keeping veterans’ contributions visible on campus. The announcement also mentions Wisdom Tree Technologies, a veteran-owned business, pointing to a broader opportunity: honoring veterans can include acknowledging the work they do after service, including building companies and creating jobs. A named lounge may seem like a modest campus feature, but a welcoming shared space can make a real difference in daily university life. Students need places to meet, study, and connect outside the classroom. When that space carries a veteran organization’s name, it can also prompt conversations about military service, leadership, and the many paths veterans take after leaving the armed forces. Recognition becomes part of the campus environment rather than a moment that passes after a ceremony. For veteran ent...

Finding dependable heating and cooling help matters in Eustis, where Florida’s long, humid summers can put air-conditioning systems to work day after day. Lucas Air, a veteran-owned HVAC contractor, has published a dedicated service page for Eustis and nearby Lake County communities. The page gives local homeowners and businesses a place to learn about the company’s service area and HVAC support. It also offers a useful example of how a focused online presence can help a small business connect with the people it serves. A location-specific page can make it easier for customers to find relevant information when a system stops cooling, needs routine attention, or requires professional evaluation. Instead of leaving visitors to guess whether a contractor works in their neighborhood, a dedicated page clearly speaks to the community. For customers, that clarity can save time when comparing local options. For the business, it creates a direct way to explain its services and reach people ...

A new contest over America’s health future is moving from clinics into campaign offices. Dozens of medical professionals are seeking congressional seats and influential state posts this midterm season, as Democrats organize a direct response to the Make America Healthy Again agenda’s growing influence on national health policy. The doctor-candidates bring clinical credentials to a political fight increasingly shaped by questions of public trust, scientific evidence, health costs, and who gets to decide what “healthy” means. Seven physicians are running for Congress, including Democrats Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Annie Andrews in South Carolina, and Amish Shah. Their campaigns are part of a wider push that reaches beyond Washington to state governments, where lawmakers can shape insurance rules, public-health programs, licensing, and health-care budgets. A medical degree does not settle every policy dispute, but these candidates can draw on firsthand experience with patients and heal...

A striking result from cancer research could offer new hope to people facing an aggressive form of lung cancer. Amgen says its drug, when combined with an immunotherapy from AstraZeneca, reduced the risk of death by 58% compared with the relevant control in a clinical study. The finding is promising—but it is a reported trial result, not a guarantee for every patient or a cure. The combination brings together two approaches to treatment. Amgen’s medicine is designed to target cancer, while AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy works by helping the immune system recognize and attack tumor cells. Pairing treatments can sometimes make it harder for cancer to survive, though the benefits and risks depend on the specific disease, treatment plan, and individual patient. The information available here does not provide the trial’s full design, patient numbers, duration of follow-up, or side-effect profile, all of which matter when interpreting a headline figure. For veterans, the stakes of advances li...

For veteran entrepreneurs, a strong business network can open doors to customers, partners, and procurement opportunities. VETBIZ Connect, associated with the United States Veterans Inc. Chamber of Commerce, brings that business focus together with an important reminder: your privacy matters. Whether you are exploring the community or building relationships, understanding how a website uses cookies can help you make informed choices while protecting your business information. Cookies are small data files that a website may save in your browser. They can help a site remember preferences, keep certain features working, or understand how visitors use its pages. For a business owner, that can mean a smoother return visit, easier access to relevant resources, and fewer repeated steps. Cookies are not the same as a complete record of your company, and their purpose and use depend on the website’s policies and settings. Some cookies are essential for basic site functions, while others may...

A Virginia man has been arrested after police say he used a sledgehammer to damage a statue near Marine Corps Base Quantico, including breaking off the head of the Marine modeled after Cpl. Harlon Block. The incident has drawn attention not only because of the monument’s history, but also because damage to a landmark can affect the people and businesses that help preserve and interpret it. Prince William County police said officers responded at about 10:13 p.m. Wednesday to reports of property destruction near the base. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, was arrested at the scene. He faces charges of felony destruction of property, trespass with intent to damage property, and felony injury to a monument. The charges are allegations, and the case will proceed through the court system. Police said the attack caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. The Washington Post also reported that another figure was missing the bayonet attached to his rifle and that a third figure’s h...

A brokerage can recruit a roomful of ambitious agents and still watch its business stumble. The reason may not be a lack of talent. It may be a lack of training. A real estate license confirms that a person has met a state’s entry requirements; it does not automatically teach the daily systems, supervision, and document standards that protect clients and keep transactions moving. When firms mistake recruitment for readiness, new agents—and the clients who trust them—can be left navigating a high-stakes business without a map. Prelicensing education lays essential groundwork, but brokerage work is built from practical details: how to open a transaction file, meet deadlines, communicate with clients, submit offers, record decisions, and escalate questions. Practices vary by state and company, so a new agent needs clear, current guidance rather than assumptions. A missed signature or poorly documented conversation can delay a deal, create confusion, or expose the agent and brokerage to...

A memorial can do more than preserve a name. It can invite us to reflect on the values a person represented and the ways those values continue to shape a community. Crystal Fatica’s gift in memory of Bruce Dominic Fatica recognizes a loved one whose service in the Army is part of his story. While a brief dedication cannot tell us every detail of Bruce’s life, it offers a meaningful starting point for considering how military service and remembrance can inspire people building businesses today. For many veterans, entrepreneurship is a way to carry forward a sense of purpose after military service. The transition from a structured military environment to civilian work can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. Starting a business offers room to set a mission, make decisions, and create something useful. It also requires patience, planning, and a willingness to learn unfamiliar systems. The habits developed through service—such as accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and attention ...

VetClaims.ai, an Austin-based, veteran-owned disability claims development company founded by Purple Heart recipient Lukas Simianer, has reached a notable milestone: its team has helped develop more than 80,000 veterans’ claims. The figure reflects the scale of a complicated, often personal process, and the company says it is expanding its work. For veterans, the announcement is about more than a growing business. It highlights how lived experience can shape services that address a real need in the veteran community—and how veteran entrepreneurs can build companies around that understanding. Disability claims can involve medical records, service history, forms, deadlines, and unfamiliar terminology. For someone already managing health challenges or adjusting to civilian life, organizing the details can feel like another full-time job. Claims development support can help veterans gather and arrange relevant information so their case is presented clearly. That is distinct from a decis...

Markets rarely announce a turning point with a headline. By the time prices move or sales slow, clues may have been accumulating in ordinary data: available homes, contracts in motion, and fresh listings. Angie Mykel uses HousingWire Intelligence to compare these signals and look for demand changes before they become obvious. For veteran entrepreneurs, that early view can mean the difference between a deliberate move and an expensive guess. Each measure tells a different part of the story. Inventory shows how much choice buyers have; pending sales indicate how many buyers are committing; new listings reveal how much supply is entering the market. One number alone can mislead. Rising inventory might suggest weakening demand, but if pending sales are also increasing, buyers may simply have more homes to choose from. Looking at the measures together helps expose the direction beneath the noise. That perspective matters for veterans building businesses after service. A broker, property m...

For shoppers considering a pre-owned luxury watch, confidence matters almost as much as the watch itself. Kingdom Watch Company, a veteran-owned, family-run dealer in Cullman, has earned the 2026 Gold Standard in Craftsmanship & Customer Trust. Its recognition highlights two qualities that can make a meaningful difference in the pre-owned market: transparent inspection standards and a reported 5.0-star overall rating. Pre-owned luxury watches can offer access to well-crafted timepieces at a range of price points, but buying one often calls for careful research. Buyers may wonder about a watch’s condition, authenticity, service history, or how clearly a seller explains its policies. A stated inspection process helps address those questions by showing customers that evaluation is part of the business, not an afterthought. Clear communication can make the buying experience easier to navigate. That clarity is especially relevant in a market where customers may not have the technica...

For buyers facing the steepest hurdle on the road to homeownership, a new wave of assistance could change the math—and the momentum. Down payment and closing costs often stand between a household and the keys to a home. Recent program data points to a broader set of potential resources: DPR tracked 2,833 programs, and 2,110 offered down payment and closing cost assistance. Together, these programs are helping push average loan-to-value ratios down by 9%. Loan-to-value, or LTV, compares a mortgage amount with a home’s value. A lower LTV generally means the borrower is financing a smaller share of the purchase price. Assistance can help reduce that share by contributing toward upfront costs, though program rules and the way assistance is structured vary. Some offerings may be grants, while others may involve forgivable or repayable loans. Buyers should confirm the terms before counting on a particular benefit. For veterans, that growing landscape deserves a closer look. Military serv...

On January 1, 2027, a leadership change at ServiceLink will place Chief Financial Officer David Holland in the interim role of president of originations. The announcement is brief, but the position is consequential: originations is where mortgage applications and borrower information enter the lending process. For veterans, military families, and veteran-owned businesses watching housing finance, the central question is not simply who holds the office. It is whether the transition preserves dependable service, clear communication, and fair access as the company moves into a new chapter. ServiceLink has not, in the information provided, outlined changes to its products, policies, staffing, or customer procedures. That distinction matters. A leadership appointment does not, by itself, mean that borrowers will see new eligibility rules or a different mortgage experience. Holland’s interim title signals a period of transition, while the company’s next announcements and day-to-day perfor...