by Chuck Schmalzried | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Entrepreneurship, Veteran
The state of Louisiana has launched a new program to certify and help promote businesses that are created and owned by veterans. The Veterans First Business Initiative is a product of Louisiana’s economic development department. The initiative will make it easy...
by Chuck Schmalzried | Jul 11, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Veteran
When veterans return home from war, they tend to experience difficulties in readjusting to civilian life and coping with trauma as a result of their tours. The resources available for veterans are sparse, and identifying how to effectively manage stress and navigate...
by Chuck Schmalzried | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Veteran
Following their service, many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and challenges with acclimating to civilian life. Due to many factors such as a lack of community support and available resources, these veterans often succumb to suicide. Mission...
by Chuck Schmalzried | May 28, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Entrepreneurship, Veteran
When transitioning back to civilian life, many veterans find that they are well-equipped to become entrepreneurs. Their military experience tends to provide them with many suitable skills such as discipline, ambition, and teamwork. The phenomenon referred to as...
by Chuck Schmalzried | May 13, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Entrepreneurship, Veteran
Becoming an entrepreneur after returning from military service has become more popular in recent years. Veteran entrepreneurs, also called “Vetrepreneurs,” are growing in population, and though military experience and professional skills vary among individuals, most...
by Chuck Schmalzried | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog, Chuck Schmalzried, Veteran
Nick Baucom knew what he wanted to do. He served in the U.S. military as a Marine from 2002 to 2008. By the time he was discharged, he had earned the rank of Sergeant. Following his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nick found he had become somewhat aimless. At this...
