Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce

06/16/2026

✨ Your Story Belongs in Issue 3 ✨

We loved sharing Issue 2: Stronger Together from MILSPO Social Co. Magazine — and now we want to make sure our Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) community knows there’s still an opportunity to be part of what comes next.

📣 Issue 3 is already filling ad space for its estimated September 2026 print release.

Are you a military spouse business owner, entrepreneur, professional, or leader with a story to tell? This is your chance to show up in front of a community of motivated, empowered women who are building businesses, creating impact, and redefining success on their own terms.

✨ Two ways to participate:
📰 Reserve ad space to promote your business directly to the military spouse community
⭐ Apply for a Feature Opportunity and share your story for editorial consideration

As a benefit of partnership with MSCC:
🎉 MSCC members receive 10% OFF ad space OR 10% OFF a feature fee (if selected for a feature opportunity)
Use code: MSCC10 at checkout to claim your discount.

Ad space is intentionally designed for small businesses within our community who want meaningful visibility and authentic connection with military spouse readers.

The military spouse movement is growing — and your story could inspire the next entrepreneur, leader, or changemaker.

📖 Ready to learn more, apply, or reserve your space? Visit the magazine shop and opportunities page.
https://www.milsposocialcomagazine.com/shop

Discover marketing and media opportunities at MILSPO Social Co. Magazine, featuring shop items and advertising options for brand exposure.

06/15/2026

#☀️✨ Newly MSCC Certified & Just in Time for Summer! ✨☀️

The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) is excited to celebrate Erin Grimm, founder of The Dainty Forces, on becoming officially Military Spouse Owned & MSCC Certified! 💎

The Dainty Forces creates meaningful, stylish jewelry that honors service and connection—with collections designed for every branch of the military and first responders. Whether you’re celebrating your own journey, gifting someone who serves, or carrying a piece of home wherever military life takes you, there’s something designed just for you. ❤️

And if you’ve been waiting to refresh your accessories… don’t wait too long 👀 The summer collection is here—catch your favorites before they’re gone! ☀️✨

Congratulations, Erin, on this exciting milestone and for creating beautiful pieces that help our community wear their stories with pride.

🌐 https://thedaintyforcesco.com/
📸 https://www.instagram.com/daintyforces/

06/12/2026

🚀 Attention Women Founders & Military Spouse Entrepreneurs!

Are you leading an innovative startup and looking for mentorship, investor connections, and the opportunity to compete for $50,000 in equity-free funding? The TiE Women Program 2026 Global Pitch Competition is now accepting applications! 🌎✨
TiE Women

📅 Application Deadline: June 25, 2026

✅ Eligibility Requirements:
• Female-founded or co-founded startup
• Female founder(s) must hold at least 33% equity
• Company must be less than 7 years old (registered after January 1, 2019)
• Preference given to startups actively raising funds
• Idea-stage startups are not eligible

💡 What Participants Receive:
• Access to global mentors and investors
• Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs worldwide
• Startup education and learning opportunities
• Global visibility for your business
• Opportunity to compete for $50,000 in equity-free cash prizes

Whether you're building the next breakthrough technology, innovative service, or scalable business solution, this program provides a powerful platform to accelerate your growth.

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://tiewomen.pitchday.pro/events-portfolio/1710?mode=webview

Tag a woman entrepreneur who should apply! 👇

TiE Women is to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing or background.

06/11/2026

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮:
🎖️ What if the skills you're looking for are already hiding in plain sight?

Military spouses and veterans bring years of leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, project management, and resilience to the workforce—but too often, those skills go unrecognized because they're described differently than traditional corporate experience.

Join the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce and The ASCEND Collective for our upcoming virtual HR workshop:

🎯 Skills Taxonomy for Veteran & Spouse Talent

As service members and military families navigate transition season, organizations have a unique opportunity to better understand and leverage the incredible talent within the military community.

Together, we'll explore how to:
✔️ Translate military experience into business-relevant skills
✔️ Map MOS, volunteer leadership, and military spouse experience into competencies
✔️ Identify hidden skills that traditional hiring methods often overlook
✔️ Build stronger, skills-first talent strategies

💡 We'll challenge participants to rethink how talent is identified and evaluated through the lens of one important question:

How can military experience become a competitive business advantage?

Whether you're an HR professional, hiring manager, recruiter, business owner, or workforce development leader, you'll leave with practical tools to recognize and unlock military-connected talent.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Event
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/HOPE-FOR-HR

Know someone passionate about workforce development, military spouse employment, or veteran hiring? Share this post and invite them to join the conversation.

06/05/2026

📢 Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits Fighting Food Insecurity! 🌱🍎

The Shipt Community Impact Grant Program is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations working to expand access to fresh, nutritious food and strengthen local food systems. Grants of up to $35,000 are available to help organizations launch, grow, or scale their impact.

🔗 Learn more and apply: Shipt Community Impact Grants

📅 Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
📢 Award Notifications: Late July 2026

💰 Grant Tiers
🌱 Seed Grants: Up to $10,000
🌿 Growth Grants: Up to $20,000
🌳 Rooted Grants: Up to $35,000 annually for up to two years

✅ Who Can Apply?
• IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or organizations operating under a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor)
• Organizations aligned with one of Shipt's three focus areas:
Mobile Markets
Teaching Farms
Food Hubs

• Organizations serving communities through food access, food education, and local food system development

🌎 If your organization is helping build healthier, more resilient communities through innovative food access programs, this funding opportunity could help take your mission to the next level.

Tag a nonprofit leader who should see this! 👇
https://www.shipt.com/grants

Shipt’s grant program invests in nonprofits that are creating communities where all people have access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant food that is affordable and accessible.

06/01/2026

🎉✨ Welcome to the MSCC Certified Community, Arcani Coaching! ✨🎉

The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Arcani Coaching is now officially Military Spouse Owned & MSCC Certified! 💼

Through personalized coaching and leadership development, Arcani Coaching empowers individuals to gain clarity, strengthen their confidence, and take purposeful action toward their personal and professional goals. Their work is rooted in helping clients unlock their potential, navigate challenges, and lead with intention.

As a military spouse-owned business, Arcani Coaching exemplifies the resilience, adaptability, and leadership that military spouses bring to the entrepreneurial community every day.

👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved certification! We look forward to seeing the continued impact Arcani Coaching will make in helping others grow and succeed.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.arcanicoaching.com/
💻https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcani-coaching/

05/29/2026

A significant funding opportunity is now available to support Veteran-focused su***de prevention at the community level.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $112 million in grant funding through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Su***de Prevention Grant Program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local and state governments, Tribal organizations, and community groups dedicated to serving Veterans.

🗓️ Applications are open through June 12, 2026

Why this is important:
Local organizations play a critical role in reaching Veterans where they are—often before they ever enter a formal system of care. This funding helps expand those efforts and strengthen access to essential support services.

The impact is already being felt:
• Thousands of Veterans and their families have received support
• Many have been newly connected to VA health care
• A strong majority of high-risk participants reported reduced su***de risk after engagement

If your organization is working to support the Veteran community, this is an opportunity to grow that impact in a meaningful way.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361498

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026

This weekend was filled with backyard gatherings, family time, laughter, and moments spent creating memories with those we love, and sharing stories of those no longer with us.
Today, Memorial Day takes on a deeper meaning — a day of remembrance and reflection.

We pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, and we hold close the families who carry their memories every day. Their sacrifice is woven into the freedoms we share and the moments we often cherish without realizing their cost.

Today, we remember. We honor. We carry their legacy forward.

05/22/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!🚀

Allstate, in partnership with Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneurship Network, is awarding $2 million to support small business owners committed to strengthening their Main Street communities.

Up to 250 entrepreneurs will be selected to join a 12-week virtual Boost Camp accelerator focused on business growth, financial readiness, and strategic planning. 100 participants will also receive $20,000 grants to fuel their next stage of success.

What's included:
📚Weekly content on branding, operations, and finance
💼Monthly expert-led sessions and office hours
🤝Peer connections and mentorship
💸Chance to receive $20,000 grants*

This program helps business owners build stronger foundations, access expert guidance, and connect with a nationwide network of entrepreneurs and advisors.
To be eligible, applicants must be 18 or older (19 in AL and NE) and lead a U.S.-based for-profit business (including D.C. and Puerto Rico).
📆Applications close June 23, 2026 at 6 PM ET.

To apply visit https://helloalice.com/grants/allstate-main-street-grants-program/
to learn more and submit your application.
*Acceptance into Boost Camp does not guarantee funding.

Presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the Allstate Main Street Grants Program is here to support the small businesses fueling communities across the U.S. With $2 million in available funding, this initiative is designed to invest in local businesses...

05/21/2026

The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with MILSPO Social Co. Magazine in support of female military spouse leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs around the world. Together, we are helping create a space where military spouses feel seen, empowered, connected, and celebrated for the incredible impact they make both personally and professionally.

We are honored to be part of a platform dedicated to leadership, community, advocacy, and professional growth within the military spouse community.

We invite you to celebrate this exciting launch by purchasing a copy or accessing the free digital edition.

Grab your copy here:
https://amzn.to/49wQeiq

Read the FREE digital edition here:
https://issuu.com/legacylettersjournal/docs/milspo_social_co._issue_2