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Please remember Think Veterans First in your giving plans. TVF provides access to job skills, networking sessions, mentorship and connection to essential programs and services that help empower veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.
· In 2025, our monthly Vet-Connect networking and business best-practices sessions continued to grow in attendance and support.
· Our annual VET EXPO drew more vet-owned businesses than our venue could accommodate. While over 150 businesses were able to participate, we had to turn away businesses that wanted to participate.
Your generous gift to TVF will enable us to expand our reach and provide even more of the programs and services our Veteran-owned businessesand entrepreneurs need to help them continue to thrive in 2026. Thank You for your continuing support!!
HONORING OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS BY SUPPORTING THEIR BUSINESSES!
WELCOME TO THINK VETERANS FIRST!
Welcome to Think Veterans First, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to championing the vital contributions of veteran-owned businesses. Our mission is clear: to cultivate a robust network of veteran entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support.
At Think Veterans First, we're passionate about promoting the Think, Shop, Buy Veteran First movement, which is gaining momentum nationwide. We're reaching out to the American public, veterans, veteran organizations, and government entities to encourage a collective mindset of supporting veteran-owned businesses.
Join us in honoring our veterans by prioritizing their businesses. Together, let's make a difference through conscious consumer choices. Remember, it's not just about what you buy, but who you buy from. Think, Shop, Buy, Hire Veterans First!
A Message From Our Founder
At Think Veterans First we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect each day. We also honor our Veteran Community, Troops Serving At Home and Abroad and First Responders for their service and their sacrifice.
This is the greatest country in the world and the proof is in our people. Strong, intelligent and resilient, that is what makes them who they are and that is what makes this country great!
May God continue to bless and keep each of you and your families throughout the year.
God Bless You and your Families!!
Regina Rembert, Think Veterans First, Founder/CEO
To serve as a catalyst to promote and build a community of Veterans and Veteran-Owned Businesses across the Nation.
By providing a powerful network, vetted resources, a Vet2Hire Program, a Vet2Mentor Program and an Online Directory, Veterans will connect, grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
Our GOALS
Our goal at Think Veterans First is to significantly increase the visibility, viability, and success of veteran-owned businesses across the nation. We aim to achieve this by:
Building a robust network: Establishing a strong community of veteran entrepreneurs, supporters, and allies who collaborate, share resources, and champion each other's success.
Advocacy and Awareness: Advocating for policies and initiatives that promote the growth and sustainability of veteran-owned businesses, while raising awareness among the public, government entities, and corporations about the importance of supporting veteran entrepreneurship.
Access to Resources: Providing veteran entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, training, funding opportunities, and other resources essential for business growth and development.
Promoting the Think, Shop, Buy Veteran First movement: Encouraging individuals and organizations to prioritize purchasing from veteran-owned businesses, thereby stimulating economic growth within the veteran community.
Through these strategic initiatives, we are committed to advancing the prosperity and empowerment of veteran-owned businesses, ensuring that their contributions are recognized, valued, and celebrated throughout society.
OUR SPONSORS
VETERAN OWNED AND VETERAN FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
Our corporate and small business sponsors continue to help this movement of empowerment for our Veterans. Thank you for your support, resources and assistance.
2025 VET OHIO EXPO SPONSORS
City of Columbus
Columbus Radio Group - QFM96
Columbus Urban League/MBAC
ECDI
First Merchants Bank
Franklin County Commissioners Office
Huntington National Bank
Kemba Financial Credit Union
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
One Hope Winery
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
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