Posts by abraatz@wiveteranschamber.org

When I initially met the herd in our training there was one horse that stood out to me — Cory — mostly because he was very large and not at all happy to be stuck in an indoor stall. He kicked, paced and snorted, scaring me half to death. After several mind-body reflections, however, it became clear to me that I was to work with Cory. I sensed a strong caring connection between us, a reality that surprised me. What happened next amazed me.

Starting A New Nonprofit? STOP! Here’s What You NEED TO KNOW, First. Many who launch new nonprofit organizations with the best of intentions aren’t entirely aware of what they are getting into. Join us as we chat with nonprofit expert Rashidah Butler-Jackson to get the scoop on everything you need to know before getting started. From…

We are excited to welcome Justin Kern, published author and Regional Communications Director at the American Red Cross of Wisconsin, to discuss the immense power of effective organizational storytelling.

Holding Space for Someone Who is Suffering By Tracy Thaden, Guest Contributor Last Friday, my 24-year-old son called me saying he was very worried, and he didn’t know what to do. He was in a lot of pain, had Googled his symptoms and thought he had appendicitis.  I told him to get to the ER…

How This Groundbreaking Nonprofit is Empowering Wisconsin Veterans The nonprofit ecosystem can be strange and unforgiving, and the veteran-serving nonprofit ecosystem is no exception. We were proud to chat with Zach Zdroik, Executive Director of Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin about the current state of Wisconsin veteran-serving nonprofits, programs, and charitable organizations, and the incredible work…

Having a feedback-rich culture, where feedback is encouraged and comfortably received, both by and from your employees, can make all the difference in how a company runs.

Our 2022 Preview – Big Things Coming for the WI Vets Chamber The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce had an amazing 2021 — can we go even bigger this year? WVCC President & CEO Saul Newton joins the show to discuss what we’re planning for 2022 and beyond! Listen to our conversation via the Wisconsin…

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 Winter 2022 Staff Picks:

With its strong economy, high livability, and reputation for veteran support, Wisconsin will be an increasingly appealing state for veteran entrepreneurs in the coming years.

Business organizations have been addressing issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion for scores of years, with spotty results. The multitude of current protests and civil unrest have made it clear past attempts are insufficient.