Meritorious is an all-in-one networking platform (beta) making it easier for military-connected professionals, business owners, and veteran friendly organizations to find each other and collaborate while engaging transitioning veterans and military spouses.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬990+ Active Members95+ Mentors250+ Events300+ Jobs• GEOLOCATE & MEETUP | Find members by location, military branch, MOS, and more. Use our mobile app to geolocate and meet up.• EVENTS | Browse networking, industry, and career events for veterans and military spouses nationwide. Add your events to broaden reach.• MENTOR | Connect with mentors, advisors, nonprofit leaders, and investors by industry, skill, and location. Be a mentor, a mentee, or both.• CAREERS | Post jobs or search for opportunities. Connect with recruiters who are former service members and speak your language.MOBILE APPDownload the free Meritorious mobile app from Apple or Android app stores. Receive push notifications for news, events, and mentors. Use our geolocation feature allows you to find members nearby when you travel!COMMUNITIESWebsites are static. LinkedIn groups are basic.Virtual communities within Meritorious help businesses and organizations reinvigorate stakeholders, centralize communication and resources, and track analytics and engagement. Built to specs. Data at your fingertips. Low lift, high ROI.

Veterans, Guns & Cigars uniquely merges professional networking and marksmanship competitions, and is supported by Smith & Wesson, Aero Precision/Stag Arms, USCCA/Delta Defense, Ruger, Magpul, Davidson's, Mantis, Black Rain Ordnance, Silencer Central, Centre/PTR, Aimpoint, Vortex, and more.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our primary mission is to provide an energetic, outdoor experience that more readily enables military-connected executives, professionals, and business owners to intersect on site. Attendees connect with active duty, transitioning veterans, and spouses to support career, entrepreneurship, and mentorship opportunities. Guests reconnect after events using the free Meritorious app, and can further engage by attending Mentor Connect virtual events.Since inception, the Meritorious Foundation has hosted 8+ events nationwide, and sponsored 300+ veterans and spouses to attend Veterans, Guns & Cigars at no costs.

Support corporate and small business clients by overseeing and executing local and national marketing campaigns, projects, and events. 15+ years experience planning and executing small and large scale events, including galas and fundraisers, conferences, and virtual panels and fireside chat series.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Expert in planning and execution, analytics and reporting. Collaborate with various teams and business units such as sales / business development, strategic alliances, and marketing, to align goals and strategies with business objectives. Additional services include web design, digital and print design, newsletters, and communications/public relations.Industry focus areas are cybersecurity and tech, real estate, education, and military. Clients include Iron Bow, GuardSight, New York University, Hilco Global, and more.

Strategic creator of ideas for programs and fundraising to carry out the mission of helping military veteran entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. Managed staff and volunteers, lead fundraising efforts, and maintained relationships with corporate stakeholders.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Secured major corporate grants, and successfully built and launched multiple chapters across the Northeast region. Planned and executed 300 person national fundraiser at the Metropolitan Club of New York. Planned and executed military entrepreneurship conference: NYSE donated an entire wing for the event. Curated 50+ speakers to participate in fireside chats, panels, and keynotes, to include General Joseph Dunford, Jr., the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Developed entrepreneurship showcase and pitch competition.