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Rep. Bilirakis Announces Essay Contest Promoting Entrepreneurialism Among Our Veterans |
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WASHINGTON (5 Nov.) -- U.S.
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), a member of the House Committee on
Veterans' Affairs and chairman of the GOP Policy Committee's Veterans'
Affairs Task Force, today joined with The Veterans Corporation (TVC) in
announcing the 2008 "Honoring America's Veteran Entrepreneurs" Youth
Essay Contest.
The contest is an opportunity for
students between the ages of 12 to 18 to write an original essay why
their parent or grandparent who is a Veteran of the United States Armed
Forces or a member of the National Guard or Reserve, and who is also an
entrepreneur or business owner, should be named "Veteran Entrepreneur
of the Year" by TVC.
"This is a brilliant way to engage
our young students in identifying those entrepreneurs, who are also
veterans, while learning more about their loved one's sacrifice for
this country and how they used that experience to create opportunity
for themselves and for others," said Congressman Bilirakis.
"When Veteran's succeed, America succeeds!" added Walt Blackwell, TVC President and CEO.
All United States students, ages 12-18, are eligible to compete in the
contest. Essays should be no longer than 1,000 words and must be
postmarked or emailed no later than December 14, 2007. Essays must be
accompanied by a completed essay contest form. Please see the official
contest rules for complete contest information and submission
information.
The first-place winner will be invited to
accept their award at the 2008 "Honoring America's Veteran
Entrepreneurs" Reception and Awards Ceremony in February 2008, in
Washington, DC. In addition, the winning essay and a photo of the
winner and nominee will be featured on The Veterans Corporation's
website. Learn more about the Contest at: http://www.veteranscorp.org/essaycontest/
ABOUT THE VETERANS CORPORATION
A federally-charted 501(c)(3) organization created by P.L. 106-50, the
Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999,
TVC is charged with creating and enhancing entrepreneurial business
opportunities for Veterans, including Service-Disabled Veterans, and
members of the National Guard and Reserve. To achieve this mission, TVC
provides Veterans with the tools and resources they need to be
successful in business. For more information about TVC, please visit
them online at www.veteranscorp.org.
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