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Building, connecting, and integrating relationships across multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes and make a greater impact. We differentiate and elevate brands and communities taking them from ordinary to extraordinary—helping them gain a strategic advantage and achieve growth.
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Thriving
Join a powerful network dedicated to championing the strength of our military and veteran-connected community and leveraging those strengths to drive growth and impact.
Company
Do well and thrive by aligning talent, impact, and marketing strategies while connecting with mission-driven partners.
Nonprofit
Amplify your mission, aligned with the right action plan and partners. Explore opportunities to evolve and thrive, no matter the scale.
Community
Real change starts at the local level. Collaborate with leaders from across the public and private sectors to spur economic growth and impact.
MILITARY THRIVING
Free education for veterans and military spouses
Business ownership and franchising. Career transition. Financial readiness.
Free classes and practical resources for service members, veterans and military spouses. Compare starting a business, buying an existing business and owning a franchise before deciding what fits your goals. All ranks and branches are welcome.
This Army staff example illustrates a broader idea: owners lead their businesses while using the support available through their franchise system. All ranks, branches and military spouses are welcome. Tap or click the illustration to enlarge it.
Choose Virtual on the Events page to see the three free class series.
Topics and resources
Business ownership and franchising
Explore starting a business, buying an existing business and joining a franchise. Understand the support, responsibilities, costs and risks.
Career and financial readiness
Build a plan for your next step, with classes covering career transition, financial preparation and financing questions.
People and resources that can help
Neighborly family of home-service brands
Neighborly brings together home-service franchise brands. Explore the brands, learn about veteran ownership opportunities and use the market map to investigate locations that interest you. Programs, costs, incentives and support vary by brand.
Explore all 19 Neighborly brands
VetFran resources
VetFran offers franchise education and resources for veterans through the IFA Foundation. Explore its learning tools as you compare your options.
Ownership involves financial risk. Review the Franchise Disclosure Document and seek independent legal, accounting and lending advice before investing.
If these options aren’t the right fit, set up time with our team to discuss other opportunities.
No suitable time? Request another time. Send 2–3 preferred times, your time zone and your topic to [email protected] and copy [email protected].
2026 community stories
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San Diego Connects 120 Leaders Around Military Thriving
September 24, 2026
ZeroMils and National University brought 120 leaders together on August 26 to strengthen San Diego’s military-connected community and connect the organizations, programs and resources already helping families thrive.
Georgetown Brings 25 States Into the Military Thriving Conversation
July 17, 2026
The June 10 national forum brought 150 leaders from 25 states together in person, with another 600 joining virtually, to strengthen education, employment and entrepreneurship pathways.
Photo: Andrew Buss / Foreword Films.
Veteran Coaches Bring Continued Service to the American Bowl
February 27, 2026
At January’s American Bowl in Lakeland, 13 Veteran coaches joined 120 college football players in a celebration of service and leadership. ZeroMils highlighted coaching as a path to renewed purpose alongside Soldiers to Sidelines.
Free ownership guide
Understand startup funding, ownership percentages and veteran-business eligibility. See what the total initial investment includes, with the franchise fee counted alongside other startup costs and working capital.
