Today we remember the First Responders who answered the call of duty 23 years ago.
In previous years we posted a list of small businesses that support First Responders and Veterans here and here. This year we have a list of 7 more.
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1. Got Your Six Coffee Co. • Springfield, MO
US Navy veteran Eric Hadley was a 1st responder onboard the USNS Comfort during the 9/11 attacks. He sets aside proceeds from Got Your Six Coffee Co. to support Veterans, EMTs, LEO and Fire Fighters, especially to help with veteran homelessness and veteran suicides. Thank you for your dedication and service!
Eric Hadley, Got Your Six Coffee Co.
2. Kill Cliff • Atlanta, GA
Former US Navy SEAL Todd Ehrlich founded clean energy drink company Kill Cliff to create a better product and give back to community. Over $1M has been raised to-date for the Naval Special Warfare community & their families working through the Navy SEAL Foundation. Thank you for your service and ongoing commitment!
Todd Ehrlich, Kill Cliff
3. Heroes Vodka • Nashville, TN
Heroes Vodka was founded in 2009 by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Presidential Honor Guard member Travis McVey. Every purchase support veterans who “serve, protect and perform outstanding work in our communities". Thank you for your service and community support!
Travis McVey, Heroes Vodka
4. Code 3 Spices • Collinsville, IL
Chris Bohnemeier and law enforcement veteran Mike Radosevich founded Code 3 Spices in 2010. They donate portions of sales to support first responders/military and their families, through organizations such as The Wounded Blue, US Veterans Foundation, Got Your Six Support Dogs, BackStoppers and Safe Call Now!
5. Tico Coffee Roasters • Campbell, CA
Mariana Faerron grew up in the Costa Rican province of Heredia surrounded by coffee plantations, and co-founded Tico Coffee Roasters with Thomas Goepel. They provide discounts to military members and spouses, 1st responders, teachers & government workers every day!
Mariana Faerron, Tico Coffee Roasters
6. Donderos’ • Athens, GA
Executive Chef owner Tim Dondero has been serving Athens’ historic Cobbham District for over a dozen years. His restaurant offers coffee discounts to Teachers, Nurses, Military, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters every day!
7. Marquis • Los Angeles, CA
Marquis is a clean, green, caffeine beverage company founded by Christopher Lai & Danny Huang. They give back 1% of revenue to climate change causes and also offer free cans to First Responders & healthcare workers every day!
Christopher Lai & Danny Huang, Marquis
Thank you to all these small business owners for serving our First Responder and Veteran communities!
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