The business landscape is complex, and entrepreneurs often face challenges as they seek to scale. These range from limited access to capital and smaller contracting opportunities to cash liquidity vulnerabilities and difficulty navigating economic uncertainty.
Military service members dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. When they return to civilian life, they may need support as they gain financial footing, build careers and grow their businesses.
JPMorganChase has several efforts in place to provide veterans and other underserved entrepreneurs the resources, capital and opportunities they need:
- Our Office of Military and Veterans Affairs drives initiatives to recruit and train veterans across the firm.
- We spearhead the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition that has collectively hired almost a million veterans and military spouses since 2011.
- We teamed with Syracuse University to found the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).
Apply for IVMF’s CEOcircle, where veteran business owners can gain insights, expand networks and more. Applications open through 6/13/25.
- We are proud sponsors of IVMF’s CEOcircle, a training and mentorship program in which cohort members can gain access to peer networking opportunities, growth-stage resources, dedicated liaisons and a 12-week advisor program.
- We supported the launch of the National Veteran-Owned Business Association.
Here, we’ve collected content to help business owners drive growth, optimize operations and become better leaders. From guides and research to insights and inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, these resources are aimed at supporting business leaders throughout their journey.
Access to capital
Securing capital remains a challenge for all entrepreneurs. These resources share insights and tips to access funding and maintain business momentum.
"If I want you [the financial institution] to lend me money, I don’t want to appear unprepared or uninformed. I want you to say yes."
Terry Hill
Co-Head of Veteran Initiatives, JPMorganChase Commercial Banking
Scaling for growth
For any entrepreneur, scaling a business requires strategic planning and adaptability. Explore these articles to gain insights on how to successfully grow your business.
- Squaring the CEOcircle (video)
- Why veterans are ideal entrepreneurs (article)
- Making the most of the transition from military to business (article)
- ZeroEyes, Mike Lahiff CEO and Co-founder | Founding Philly Ep. 36 (podcast)
- How to navigate to the next phase of your business—3 tips as you scale (article)
- From growth to profitable exit—Actionable strategies as you sell your business (article)
- The 3 trusted advisors every business needs (article)
Navigating the economic landscape
Managing the dynamics of a shifting economic landscape requires foresight and flexibility. Gain insights into the current economic outlook, opportunities for growth and strategies for embracing the unexpected and adapting to uncertainty.
- Thriving in uncertain times: Travis Mack (article and videos)
- 2025 Business Leaders Outlook (report)
- 2024 Innovation Economy Update (article)
- Navigating uncertainty: A path for business owners (article)
- When opportunity knocks: How economic cycles shape entrepreneurial ventures and their success (report)
- A guide to growth in uncertain times (report)
Travis Mack, founder, chairman and CEO of Saalex Corp.
Supplier network opportunities
Unlocking opportunities as a supplier can be a game-changer for businesses. Learn about the benefits of becoming a certified small or diverse supplier, the impact on your business and customers, and strategies for leveraging your first major contract to drive sustained growth.
$350 - $2.5K
Cost to become certified as a Veteran Owned Business, depending on annual sales1
Leadership, inclusion and community building
The power of leadership and community building lies in the ability to inspire and create lasting change. Explore the efforts of trailblazers who are revitalizing communities and encouraging others to embrace their unique strengths and purpose.
Marlie Andersch, founder and CEO of rockITdata; Photo credit: Dream Crew Productions
Veteran support
Supporting veterans and their families as they transition to civilian life is a vital mission. Explore these articles to learn about the opportunities and resources available to veterans.
- Serving opportunities to veterans (article and video)
- Providing communities for formerly homeless veterans (article)
- Giving veterans a creative outlet to heal (article)
- Which industries do veterans commonly work in after serving? (article)
- Financial family planning for veterans (article)
- U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Founders talk supporting entrepreneurship among a unique demographic (podcast)
- Matching military spouses with remote work experiences (podcast)
JPMorganChase leadership
JPMorganChase is dedicated to fostering leadership and supporting veterans as they transition to civilian careers. Learn how the firm empowers veteran business owners, facilitates career transitions through specialized programs and helps entrepreneurs leverage military skills to drive success in the corporate world.
- WPAOG Podcast: Paying It Forward with Terry Hill and Alex McKindra (podcast)
- Empowering veteran business owners for nearly 150 years (article)
- A tale of duty: From serving in the Army to helping hurricane victims to landing a tech career (article)
- From battlefields to banking through the JPMorgan Chase Military Transition Program (article)
- Pierce Murray is one of 18,000 veterans bringing their military skills to JPMorgan Chase (article)
- Veteran’s unconventional path to landing her dream job in tech (article)
- Build your future (video)
"I would not be in the position I am today if not for the opportunities that mentorship provided. The farm my family was able to start, through the support and mentorship of others, has helped to educate and put clothes on every generation of my family since the 1880s."
Alex McKindra
Co-Head of Veteran Initiatives, Managing Director, JPMorganChase Commercial Banking
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