Miami

May 8
7:00 pm
 - 9:00 pm ET

AC Hotel Miami Beach

2912 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Big things are brewing for your next chapter.

Military Thriving® is already on TAP for Veteran entrepreneurs and franchise owners. Now, we want you to fill up your cup by showing what’s possible when Veterans and military spouses explore the path of business ownership. 

Trading the sales pitches for drink pitchers, Thriving on TAP is a no-pressure networking event about the benefits of franchise ownership for the military community.

Through cocktails and conversations with successful Veteran entrepreneurs, we’re disproving the myths of ownership and replacing them with insightful truths, like these:

✘ “You don’t own the business.”
✓ You operate within a proven system, but in most cases, you own 100% of the business.  

✘ “You can’t qualify as a Veteran-Owned Business.”
✓ Since many franchises are proudly Veteran-owned and certified, you can qualify; it just depends on the structure. 

✘ “It’s all fast food.”
✓ Hundreds of options exist across industries, with many offering Veteran and spouse discounts.

Ready to explore the path to becoming your own boss? Your seat is waiting—just fill out the form below to reserve your spot.

Don’t wait to register! Only 50 free seats are available thanks to our friends at Neighborly®.

Join us and see what’s on TAP for your future!

Seats are limited—reserve yours by registering today!

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About Us

ZeroMils is a term of both science and art, used in the military to describe a state of perfection that accounts for accuracy and effectiveness. Once attained, ZeroMils allows  you to achieve maximum impact on a target.

Our mission as social impact consultants to corporations and nonprofit organizations is to create Military Thriving cultures and communities. Our vision is to use our experiences to make our history every Veteran’s and Military Spouse’s future—with a focus on small business owners like us.

We are intentional in our efforts to serve alongside organizations and leaders who focus on what we know to be true:  that although Veterans and their families face unique challenges, the vast majority of us overcome them and thrive as a result of our service and not in spite of it.

Our Founders

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Kevin Schmiegel
CEO

Kevin Schmiegel is CEO at ZeroMils. A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, Kevin is a mission-focused leader with a proven track record for rapidly scaling nonprofits and a reputation for delivering significant results. Kevin founded Hiring Our Heroes at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was CEO of two other national nonprofits. Raising $100 million for these causes over a decade, Kevin and his teams have impacted millions of Americans, in and out of uniform. He is a proud husband to Laura and a father of five.

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Paul Cucinotta
President & COO

Paul Cucinotta is President & Chief Operating Officer at ZeroMils. He is a retired Marine Corps colonel, and highly accomplished leader, specializing in diverse and complex organizations. Paul most recently served as the COO and CFO of a nationally recognized military and first responder non-profit, where he scaled and streamlined operations. When not tackling complex challenges, you can find Paul on the beach with his wife Beth, and growing family, in Emerald Isle, NC.

ONLY CONNECTED, 

CAN WE THRIVE.

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