Monthly Archives: May 2009

CNN Turns to RecruitMilitary for Answers on Veteran Issues

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Drew Myers

We were just featured on CNN; in fact, we spent about seven minutes answering questions about the veteran employment issue.  Rick Jones, one of our very finest people, spent time this weekend answering questions about hiring, our website, franchising, and … Continue reading →

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Military Veteran Franchise Owners on the Rise

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Drew Myers

I just came across a few statistics from the International Franchise Assocation (IFA).  One of their long-standing initiatives is a program called VetFran.  They have about 350 different franchisors that are VetFran members – each of these companies has agreed … Continue reading →

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Stop. Look. Live.

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Drew Myers

There are two different memorials at my typical turn-around point on the Little Miami Bike Trail. One is an etched rock with fresh flowers around it, and the other is a cross. The cross is dedicated to a man who … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Educational Institutions should Recruit Military

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Drew Myers

Now is a great time for educational institutions to recruit veterans as students. Here are five reasons why: 1. Tens of thousands of young men and women who served in the enlisted ranks transition from active duty to civilian life … Continue reading →

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They Are Hiring

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Drew Myers

Some industries are hiring!  It’s true:  The recession is not uniform across all industries. You can find some bright spots in the Employment Situation: March 2009 bulletin from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—click here for the pages that show non-farm … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Celebration in Cincinnati – May 16th at Lunken Airport

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Drew Myers

Cities across America host “welcome home” celebrations for military veterans and spouses returning from deployments.  These events are typically well attended, but don’t attract huge numbers of people. Cincinnati’s celebration is different – last year more than 3,000 attended the … Continue reading →

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Being Great

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Drew Myers

Mark Twain wrote, “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.  Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” Make it a habit to seek the company and … Continue reading →

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