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Author Archives: Miguel Garcia

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Gracefully Global Group

Restaurant & Entertainment, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaApril 16, 2020

“Without that loan, I wouldn’t have been able to reach nearly as many university student veterans centers,”

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Kenny’s Heart & Soul

Restaurant & Entertainment, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaApril 16, 2020

In April 2014, Kenny Stuckey, an Army veteran, decided that he wanted to launch a food truck in order to be independent and to create something of his own.

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Smokey Jake’s BBQ

Restaurant & Entertainment, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaMay 2, 2019

“We serve high-quality, made-from-scratch smoked meats directly to customers. Our food truck has two commercial smokers that you would typically find in a restaurant. The smoking process takes fourteen hours and occurs overnight so that it is ready by the next morning.”

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Freedom Makers

Professional Services, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaMarch 5, 2018

“My brother is in the Air Force, and my sister-in-law and I were having a familiar conversation about what she was going to do for work. I developed Freedom Makers to try and develop more opportunities within my community,” explains Laura.

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Degrees Plato

Restaurant & Entertainment, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaNovember 20, 2017

“My brother is in the Air Force, and my sister-in-law and I were having a familiar conversation about what she was going to do for work. As a brat and in the military I have many friends who have faced the same challenge when their spouse is transferred, so I developed Freedom Makers to try and develop more opportunities within my community,” explains Laura.

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Water Saver Solutions

Professional Services, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaSeptember 18, 2017

Chuck was inspired to enter the healthcare industry after discovering the EPA labeled it the third-highest water-wasting industry. Although there are many barriers to entry in the healthcare field due to strict regulations, Chuck says, “I embraced the barriers.”

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The Philoglots

Education, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaAugust 29, 2017

“My experience with Veteran Launch was awesome. I had nothing but help, support, and understanding for my business, and it was a smooth ride. I found Mr. Mike McGrane through the SBDC. He helped me start my business. I was impressed by the services,” reflects Josee.

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Tytanium Ideas

Design, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaMarch 7, 2017

“The loan gave us the ability to launch this new service faster and with more peace of mind,” says Tyler. “Working capital gave us more flexibility, so we could make the best long-term decisions for our business.”

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Millennium Family Entertainment Center

Professional Services, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaFebruary 28, 2017

“I’ve always wanted to be the one in charge, but I hadn’t found the right type of job where I could do that.” reflects Sara. She served in the Army Reserve, and her experience managing people in the military has helped her in running the business.

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Acumen Building Enterprise

Misc, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaSeptember 7, 2016

Walter joined the Navy at 17 years old and served for seven years. He stays connected to his military roots, dedicating Acumen to employing veterans, people of color, and women.

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