SYRACUSE, N., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunker Labs, now a part of Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to announce the 67 members of our first Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship cohort of 2024. Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship gives space for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved backgrounds an opportunity to find a community dealing with the same systemic barriers to provide support, mentorship, and opportunities
Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship gives space for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved backgrounds an opportunity to find a community dealing with the same systemic barriers to provide support, mentorship, and opportunities
February is Black History Month, a reminder to take time to reflect on the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans. It's also a time to reexamine systemic barriers still facing Black Americans today, particularly in the field of entrepreneurship. Securing credit and capital, accessing networks, and finding mentors are all more challenging hurdles for Black veteran entrepreneurs than their white peers. Breaking Barriers is about leveling that playing field to unleash the entrepreneurial potential of all veterans and military spouses pursuing their American Dream
Breaking Barriers is about leveling that playing field to unleash the entrepreneurial potential of all veterans and military spouses pursuing their American Dream
"Breaking Barriers is an important program for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs in early launch and growth stages," says Barb Carson, Managing Director of Programming for IVMF. "Having a space where traditionally underserved veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs can talk openly about the unique challenges they face and share strategies to overcome them is vital. The network of support in this program can create lifelong connections and networks for these entrepreneurs."
We are proud to announce the Breaking Barriers 24A cohort, with gratitude to our sponsors for making this program cohort possible: PwC Charitable Foundation, General Motors, Macy's, Wells Fargo, and Empower by GoDaddy. We encourage everyone to browse the new cohort members, and if you find a business in your industry, add them to your network.
Asian American & Pacific Islander EntrepreneursAlvin Velasco, CocoNifty®Greg Stroud, Greg Stroud LiberatedJames Martin Schlauch, Apply, Co.Maria Madsen, Infinite Possibilities CoachingMudassar Sayeed, Gleam Solar CleaningSandra Nam, QiqoChat Inc.
Black EntrepreneursAlonzo Wright, Gardens Harvest Media CompanyBrian Gibbs, The Web We WeaveCarla Antoine, Garden Harvest Chicken SoupCarlton Johnson, Spectrix Metaphysical Institute, Ltd. Co.Chandler Thomas, EV Mobile ConnectClarice Nelson, Proclaren SolutionsDesmond Kirton, Dēz Kids Construction Education ProgramDondre Lawson, Emerald Technical SolutionsDwight Lamont Brake, AidanEdward Whittle, PlayByHeart, LLCElizabeth Reid, Tiny Human SkincareKenisha Ortiz, Career Peak, LLCLeslie Elston, Maraq Gourmet Soup Shop LLCLinda Williams, Groove and MoveLuvina Sabree, Bomb Azz LemonadeMaurice Sloan, LIV Strategic ConsultingMelanie Harleaux, Unconscious Beaute Studio, LLCMelissa Rowe, NerdabeeMichael Smith, MLS Consulting Services, LLCMildred Diggs, JourniyRobert Woods, BanneretScottie Cuff, S.Cuff Hybrid SwimwearShavonne Simmons, PR1ME Candidate LLCSididq Sweet, S. Sweet & Associates, LLCSimone Gully, ALSIGE Foundatio IncSydney Matthes, ApprenticeTamia Parker, Play Problems Inc
Sweet & Associates, LLCSimone Gully, ALSIGE Foundatio IncSydney Matthes, ApprenticeTamia Parker, Play Problems Inc
Female EntrepreneursApril Pacca, LendditArnalda Magloire, Revitalized PalateBeth Benike, Busy BabyChristina Hudson, Functional Fitness LLCDonna Bibbs, Certified Belief TherapyGabrielle Pickens, Pickens CreativeKeena AlexanderLagard, Kingdom Health NowKelly Thompson, Ethos Administrative GroupKim Howell, HealthBezzieLakecia Whimper, WHB Management CoLaura W. Bingham, Laura Bingham Creative, LLCLisa Marie Zoellick, 1 OAK Fiber ArtLola Robinson, Lola & ShayeMamie Pack, Mamie L. Pack MediaMelanie McCoy, Koenig Williams Consulting LLCNatasha Mueller, R&R Farms, 1904Natasha Weems, Care First Wellness Med ApaNicole Zettlemoyer, Wreaths By Nicole POlivia Telles, Freedom Property Solutions LLCPaden Sickles, SickFit, LLCRachael A Koehler, Radiant StardustRejane Tisby, Dare to Care Home CareRosalyn Smith, Treasures of Rose Coaching & ConsultingSamantha Leigh Sargent, Connecting CommunitiesSamantha R Kennedy, Pups and Pints Las Vegas
Pack MediaMelanie McCoy, Koenig Williams Consulting LLCNatasha Mueller, R&R Farms, 1904Natasha Weems, Care First Wellness Med ApaNicole Zettlemoyer, Wreaths By Nicole POlivia Telles, Freedom Property Solutions LLCPaden Sickles, SickFit, LLCRachael A Koehler, Radiant StardustRejane Tisby, Dare to Care Home CareRosalyn Smith, Treasures of Rose Coaching & ConsultingSamantha Leigh Sargent, Connecting CommunitiesSamantha R Kennedy, Pups and Pints Las Vegas
Latinx EntrepreneursCesar Mayorga, Bluberry Technologies Inc.James Lucas, Smart Farm ToolsJeffrey David Camacho, TexInterlink Contracting, LLCJose Zaragoza, Code 1 MaintenanceKatherine Ramirez, Golfing BuddyKimberly Grieser, Fix and Flip Construction IncLeah Stiles, SEA WAVESRicardo (Rick) Cruz, Consolimate Inc.Rosa Ramirez, Honey Baked Ham
About Bunker Labs: Bunker Labs is now a part of Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Together, they serve the veteran and military family entrepreneur community, helping them launch, grow, and scale their own businesses. The IVMF also provides actionable and national impacting research, policy analysis, and program evaluation. Their recent data brief on the experience of Black and African American veteran entrepreneurs is available to read here.
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