Veterans who have served since 2001 face higher unemployment rates than the rest of the population, and by 2040, they will make up more than 50 percent of the total veteran population. In response, several private sector initiatives have been launched to assist our nation’s heroes transfer unique skills gained during military service to the world of business. One such effort is getting started back in North Missouri. Jim Allen, a community leader in Platte County, is forming an organization called Honor Capital. Backed by a group of investors committed to helping veterans obtain quality employment, Honor Capital is also planning to assist veterans in opening their own Save-A-Lot grocery stores. One of the group’s partners, Army Captain Marc Esposito (pictured), was with us this week as the Small Business Committee highlighted initiatives that are helping veterans apply their skills, become entrepreneurs, and succeed. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and an Army helicopter pilot, Captain Esposito flew over 400 MEDEVAC missions in Afghanistan.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 16:23:38 +0000
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