Posts by abraatz@wiveteranschamber.org

You spend months preparing for your event, here are 10 affordable ways to get it more attention and sell more tickets, writes guest contributor Erin Gagnon:

Companies of all sizes are eager to hire veteran talent, but many aren’t sure where to start. Join us as we discuss best practices with Mallory Lepkowski of Associated Bank, a company that does it the right way!

Turbulent times highlight the need to prepare for the unexpected. You may have a job today, but it’s important to be prepared if you were to suddenly lose your job. Here are a few ways to get ahead of the stress and safeguard your strategy.

Wisconsin veterans have a rich and storied history, one that is worth capturing and protecting for future generations. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an organization that does just that — through a combination of oral history, visual arts, and asset preservation. Join us as we chat with Curator of Veteran Art and US Army veteran Yvette Pino.

After receiving numerous requests to share a bit more about ourselves with our outstanding members and partners, we decided to publish a quarterly “Staff Picks” article. Get to know more about Saul, Christian, and Adam in our Spring 2022 Staff Picks:

There are a myriad of ways that veterans find solace after service. Many are surprised to learn how prevalent the arts are in the veteran community, and how effective visual art and creative writing can be in helping a veteran to express him/herself.

Food, Education, & The Wider Impact of the Culinary Arts Food is more than just fuel! Cooking is all about community. We are pleased to welcome Navy veteran, chef, educator, and business owner Pam Dennis to the show — Chef Pam teaches her community how to share the joy of cooking with their family and…

Our team here at the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce has had a pretty incredible couple of weeks. We have two huge announcements to share with all of you — this news will have a massive impact on veterans and military spouses throughout the state. Don’t miss it!

Believe me, you will not be disappointed by the choice to serve in this way. Sure, you might get frustrated with obstruction, lack of funds, fractious organization, but over time you’ll be in position to make real change. And one day, at a Chamber event, or some other venue, during introductions, you’ll get to feel that thrill as you announce what you’re most proud of.

Veterans continue to be in high demand for careers in tech and cybersecurity, but are there barriers between veteran talent and these great jobs? The employment and staffing landscape is more complex than ever — luckily, we’re here to help sort through it all.