The Beacon: March 2023

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are approximately 2.5 million Veteran Owned Businesses in the United States, which represent nearly 10% of all businesses. These businesses generate more than $1 trillion in annual revenue and employ over 5 million workers. Furthermore,...

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The Beacon: February 2023

A Message from our CEO, Robyn Grable It’s February. The month to celebrate Black History, Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Ash Wednesday and other fun days like National Pancake Day (21st) and National Strawberry Day (27th)!​ Throughout these days, the...

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Land of the Free because of the Brave!

Reflecting on Veterans Day – as a veteran whose grandfather, father, and stepfather served along with an uncle, severely wounded in Vietnam, and now a nephew on active duty – the day has significant meaning to me. But what about the majority of the population who has no connection to the military?...

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How To Understand an MOS

The acronym MOS stands for “Military Occupational Specialty” in the U.S. military. What does it entail, and can it help you hire a Veteran? There are a number of employers throughout the United States that have taken steps to hire Veterans based on their MOS, and for good reason: They have...

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