Memorial Day

Honoring Those Who Served

Today is Memorial Day and in addition to remembering those who served, we can also honor veterans by patronizing their businesses. There are three million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, as men and women bring the leadership skills they developed during their military service to become successful entrepreneurs. There are online directories to locate businesses that have been certified by the U.S. Veterans Administration as being veteran-owned. It is amazing how military service equips people to become successful with their own businesses. My home inspector is an Air Force veteran and his business is the best of its kind in the state. One of my favorite restaurants was started by a Navy veteran. So today as we remember and honor those who served, we can also support what they continue to do for us in our local communities.