This Veterans Day we remember those who served and salute these veteran-owned small business owners who still serve.
May Aguirre, Cadena Collective
- May Aguirre, US Air Force veteran, Latina, 1st generation immigrant and co-owner with her sister Ale of Cadena Collective in San Antonio, TX empowers women artisans in Mexico by providing earnings opportunities for their handmade clothing and accessories.
Chavrat (Chevy) & Mike DuBose, The Blasian Asian
- Mike DuBose, US Navy veteran and co-owner with his wife Chevy of The Blasian Asian in Waco, TX mentors local students from middle school through college in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Betsy Núñez & Emily Núñez Cavness, Sword & Plough
- Emily Núñez Cavness, US Army veteran and co-owner with her sister Betsy of Sword & Plough in Denver, CO saves the environment by repurposing surplus military fabric into bags and accessories, donates 10% of profit to veterans organizations, and provides a 20% military and first responder discount every day!
Paul Buescher, Give Us Paws
- Paul Buescher, disabled US Navy veteran and non-profit founder of Give Us Paws in Houston, TX provides free service dog training for veterans.
Luke Schneider, Fire Dept. Coffee
- Luke Schneider, US Navy veteran, retired firefighter/paramedic and founder of Fire Dept. Coffee in Rockford, IL created their own Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation to support firefighters and first responders injured on the job, mentally or physically, or facing other serious health challenges.
Angie Tatta & Paul Davisson, Operation Cookies
- Paul Davisson, US Navy veteran and co-owner with his wife Angie of Operation Cookies in Pittsburgh, PA donates monthly to veterans organizations for healthcare, education and other needs.
We have our freedoms today because they served yesterday. Please consider supporting them and the many other veteran-owned small businesses on Karmalize. Find them at this link and suggest more to us here.