Examples of our Entrepreneurship Program:
Community Development and Financial Institutions (CDFIs): Working with financial institutions and community development financial institutions (CDFIs), Dixon Center has assisted in the distribution of more than $10 million to veteran entrepreneurs in at-risk communities. This includes supporting large banks and their partner CDFI’s efforts as they expand and refine outreach and access activities for veterans.
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN): Provided training opportunities to 1,450 Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) members on the challenges facing veteran entrepreneurs. OFN is a national association that focuses on creating access to capital to entrepreneurs, including veteran entrepreneurs.
The Fedcap Group: Leveraging our expertise in the unique challenges facing veteran small business owners, Dixon Center is assisting our parent organization, Fedcap Group, in the development of a CDFI to provide capital to entrepreneurs.
American Future Series: Dixon Center advised and collaborated with America Future Series (AFS) on their National Security PITCH DAY & Showcase. This forum focused on breaking down barriers, showcasing the veteran entrepreneurial spirit, and providing future and current veteran entrepreneurs with access to capital and potential investors.
Driven by Success: Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services launched the Driven by Success coalition, collaborating with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), Task Force Movement (TFM), and the Minority Professional Truckers Association (MPTA). This initiative is a vital step in supporting veteran entrepreneurs, particularly in the trucking industry, and plays a significant role in New Jersey’s economic landscape.
With approximately 91% of trucking businesses in the U.S. lacking formal educational or certification programs, this partnership seeks to fill a critical gap in resources and support for veterans entering the trucking sector or growing their businesses.
This collaboration is harnessing our collective expertise and networks necessary to develop effective solutions and to ensure that programs are tailored to the unique needs of veteran entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on inclusivity and support for women veterans and those from underrepresented communities.
