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CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM!! Connect Grow Thrive

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 55 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 businesses and entrepreneurs deserve to help them continue to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Thank You for your continuing support!!

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HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS, STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S FUTURE THROUGH BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT..

WELCOME TO THINK VETERANS FIRST!

Welcome to Think Veterans First ~ the National Headquarters for Veteran-Owned Business Growth and Collaboration.

Think Veterans First is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading a nationwide movement that champions the economic power of veteran-owned businesses. Our mission is bold yet simple: to unify a strong national network of veteran entrepreneurs by fostering collaboration, education, and measurable success across every state.

Through our signature initiative VET OHIO EXPO, we are mobilizing communities, consumers, and corporations to stand beside America's Heroes with gratitude, yes, but also with action and support through sponsorship opportunities!

Join our national movement that honors service through conscious commerce. It's not just about what you buy. It's about who you buy from. Our goal is for you to Think, Shop, Buy, Hire Veterans First!

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A Message From Our Founder

At Think Veterans First - the National Headquarters for Veteran Owned Business Empowerment - we honor the brave men and women who serve our nation every day.

We salute our veteran community, the troops serving at home and abroad, and the first responsers who stand on the front lines of courage and commitment.

This is the greatest country in the world and the proof is in our people. Strong, intelligent and resilient, we embody the spirit of America and the values that make this nation strong and extraordinary.

May God continue to bless and keep our veterans, their families, and all who serve throughout the year.

With sincere gratitude,

Regina Rembert, Master Sergeant (Retired), Think Veterans First, CEO/Founder

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To serve as a catalyst for the Think, Shop, Buy, Hire Veteran First movement sweeping across the United States of America. We support, promote and build a community of Veterans and Veteran-Owned Businesses across the Nation.

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Through a powerful national network, vetted resources, and flagship initiatives such as VET OHIO EXPO, the Vet Connect Program, book publications, monthly newsletter, and an Online Directory, Veterans can connect, grow and thrive both personally and professionally.

Our GOALS

From our National Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, we unite partners, policymakers, and consumers under one shared vision. Together, we can build a strong nation by putting veterans first.

Our mission is to strengthen America's economy by helping veteran entrepreneurs across the nation to launch, scale, and sustain thriving busineses in every state. Our driving force is to significantly increase the visibility, viability, and success of veteran-owned businesses from Washington DC, to San Diego, California.

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.