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(1/2) Holiday season = gifts. Shop at a veteran-owned business! Almost 10K vet & spouse businesses participated in IVMF at Syracuse University training programs. Over the next 6-weeks I'll recommend my favs from IVMF grads for your gifting consideration. Call it “Mike’s Fav Veteran Gifts.”

(2/2) First on “Mike’s Fav Veteran Gifts” is Horse Soldier Bourbon. Named for the Green Berets inserted into Afghanistan after 9/11, HorseSoldierBourbon bourbon is a tribute to the soldiers' resilience, dedication, and excellence. Check it at horsesoldierbourbon.com

Just a few hours away from kickoff of the 2024 'CUSE50 Gala Syracuse University, a celebration of the 50 fastest-growing businesses founded by Syracuse University alums! Tonight entrepreneurship is ORANGE! IVMF at Syracuse University Syracuse University Alumni🍊 Whitman School at SU

Next up on my holiday gift tour of veteran-owned businesses is a bakery founded by a U.S. Navy vet called “And I Like It.” This specialty bakery sells gluten-free, keto-friendly sweet treats! Check out this IVMF at Syracuse University program grad's biz at: andilikeit.com

Next up on my holiday gifting tour of veteran-owned businesses is Fire Dept. Coffee. Founded by a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter, purchases from Fire Dept. Coffee support firefighters in need. And the coffee’s great! firedeptcoffee.com

Today on my holiday gift-giving tour of veteran-owned businesses is Savannah Sauce Co. Not only can you get delicious all-natural sauces, salsa, jams, and more from SAVANNAH SAUCE CO, a portion of sales are donated to help homeless Vets. Check them out! savannahsaucecompany.com

Continuing my holiday gifting recommendations sourced from vet-owned businesses, consider Flags of Valor. Founded by an Army veteran, Flags of Valor makes handcrafted American flags in wood and cloth, and gives back to the veteran community! flagsofvalor.com

With gift-giving season in full swing, next up on my holiday shopping tour of veteran-owned businesses is Bottle Breacher. These hand-crafted bottle openers make perfect gifts. Check them out at bottlebreacher.com!

Today's veteran-owned business holiday gift-giving recommendation is HOT...specifically a hot sauce. Check out The General's Hot Sauce! Made from 100% American-grown peppers, profits from this vet-owned biz support several military and veteran causes. generalshotsauce.com/pages/about-us

Another example of what it means for a University to truly embrace the Army ROTC mission. Fitness is part of that mission, so Syracuse University we invested in building the Stalwart Battalion Tactical Athlete Center (STAC). The results say it all! youtu.be/2oUlIZv-j94

Sticking with theme of great sauces for my next veteran-owned biz gift giving recommendation: Check out Pretty Thai Sauces! Vet-owned, authentic, and unapologetic on flavor, Pretty Thai was featured on the 5th Season of Eat Street. prettythaibrand.com

Proud to announce the launch of the Semiconductor Hub at the IVMF at Syracuse University, in partnership with Micron Technology. This initiative will connect service members & families to careers in the fast-growing semiconductor industry in Central NY and across the US! news.syr.edu/blog/2024/12/1…

Next up on my veteran-owned biz gift-giving list is RecPak. Founded by a Marine Corps vet. RecPak’s drinkable meal replacements are perfect for hikers, campers, explorers, and more. Check them out! recpak.co

Today was honored to host University of Montana President (and U.S. Army veteran) Seth Bodnar Syracuse University, to continue talks about how U.S. higher-ed can better serve the nation's veterans and families. Expect an exciting and impactful colab ahead..

Next up on my holiday gifting tour featuring veteran-owned businesses is Feltman's Hot Dogs. Feltman’s Hot Dogs was co-founded by an Army veteran and their delicious hot dogs and mustard are the perfect gift for any griller. Check them out at feltmansofconeyisland.com

A well-deserved congratulations to my friend and Syracuse University colleague Ray Toenniessen for his selection to the 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholars program! Ray’s passion for serving veterans is inspiring, and I’m proud to see him recognized with this incredible honor. ivmf.syracuse.edu/2025/01/15/ray…

2025 Micron Day Syracuse University is a wrap! A great event, foreshadowing great things to come for Micron, Syracuse University, and Central New York! youtube.com/watch?v=D1zZcU…

Kicking off #VeteranEDGE w/ our Director of Entrepreneurship, Misty Fox and our Executive Director, Mike Haynie 🎉

A signature program Whitman School at SU is our IMPACT Speaker Series. Check out highlights from one of the best, Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano! youtu.be/b03vDrPbqJ0?si… via YouTube

Beyond proud of Syracuse University SU Student Veterans veteran Tony Ruscitto, for being selected as a 2025 Tillman Scholar. Nobody more deserving. pattillmanfoundation.org/meet-our-schol…