Hope you all have a fantastic 4th of July and weekend. ?Here's a song our friend Pete Tingstrom wrote for the occasion.

Our Flag Was Still There (Happy Birthday America)

https://youtu.be/9ZHcDr6Eb30?is=rp8y_wUz4cjAsD4v

Pete Tingstrom

250 years ago, a small group of people decided freedom was worth fighting for and built a nation on that bet.

This 4th of July marks America's 250th birthday. A quarter of a millennium of a country still figuring itself out, still being built by the people who show up for it.

At the Veteran-Owned Business Network, we see that spirit every day in the veterans we work with men and women who already gave everything once in uniform, and are now building something new: their own businesses, their own futures, their own way of continuing to serve.

Grit in the armor. Gold in the heart. That's not just our creed, it's the story of this country too.

Happy 250th, America. 🍍🇺🇸

And to every veteran turning their service into something new: we see you, and we're honored to walk beside you.

Don't forget the Thursday H7/VOB meetings!

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Join VOB Network, powered by H7 Network,?
where U.S. Veterans build trusted business relationships, gain referrals, and grow through intentional collaboration with fellow Veterans who understand the mission.

Register Here

Hey everybody check out the Celebrity Softball Classic!
Musically Introduced by Pete Tingstrom?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9Ir_Kl69M
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And Pete Tingstrom's Story

From out friend Michael Verret ?

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This is it.?

The time has come.

Time for you?to decide...

Are you IN? Or are you OUT?
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The "Pitch It To Me!" Business Pitch Spectacular is only 24 hours away!

Tomorrow, June 24th, at 11 am EST.

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Let?s just say it?s?different than other events you've attended.

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And it is FREE!

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Come and see the action. It's worth the time, I promise.

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Hope to see you there!

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https://www.linkedin.com/events/pitchittome-businesspitchspecta7469772714795397122/

This past Sunday, some members of the VOB Network community attended the National Social Media Awards in Los Angeles, where veteran voices, creators, and mission-driven leaders were recognized for their impact.

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VOB members Wayne Murray, Founder & CEO of A-1 VA Ratings West, Bill Haase of Money Mindset Media, Tom Long , and Robert ?Scotty? Scott, CEO/President of Honor Box Studios, were part of the event.
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A special highlight of the evening: Scotty presented one of his custom Honor Boxes as the award for Veteran Influencer of the Year ? a powerful tribute from one veteran-led mission to another.

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We?re proud to see VOB members showing up, supporting one another, and representing the veteran business community on a national stage.

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More photos from the event can be seen in the scrolling photo section on the VOB Network home page ? look for the image scroll in the middle of the page.

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Tough on the outside. Solid at the core. Grown to lead.

AI Builders, Innovators, and Curious Thinkers ? Free Virtual Event

Bloomstack AI is hosting a free virtual event for anyone interested in seeing what is real, useful, and emerging in the world of AI. This event is designed for AI builders, business leaders, investors, enterprise executives, and anyone who is curious about how AI is being used today.

The free Explorer Pass gives attendees access to keynote sessions, exhibitor booths, networking opportunities, and select post-event speaker contact information and offers.

This is a great opportunity to explore the AI space without committing to a paid ticket. Attendees can browse the virtual expo floors, hear from featured speakers, connect with others, and get a better sense of where AI is heading.

Event Format: Virtual
Cost: Free Explorer Pass available
Hosted by: Gatherly Events and Bloomstack AI

Register here

Mission: Recalibration is now on Discord!

We are no longer on Zoom, so be sure to join the server and check out the voice channel :)

https://discord.gg/943JHhevvc

Chat soon!

- The Recalibrator

Explore Business Ownership Opportunities at the Portland Franchise Show

Are you considering entrepreneurship, looking for an additional income stream, or exploring alternatives to the traditional career path? The Portland Franchise Show is an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of business ownership options in a no-pressure environment.
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Attendees can meet representatives from established franchise brands across multiple industries, attend educational presentations, and gain insights into what it takes to become a business owner. Whether you're actively exploring franchising or simply curious about entrepreneurship, the event provides valuable information and resources to help you make informed decisions.
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As a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, I will be attending the show and would be happy to connect with veterans, transitioning service members, and professionals who would like guidance in evaluating whether business ownership aligns with their personal, financial, and lifestyle goals.
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Portland Franchise Show
? June 13?14, 2026
? Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
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If you're interested in learning more about entrepreneurship, franchising, or career ownership opportunities, I'd be glad to answer questions before or during the event.

Feel free to reach out directly to schedule a conversation: ?https://sdupleich.youcanbook.me

June 13 & 14 | 2026 ? Portland Franchise Show

Want to support Project24Seven and have some fun? ?Attend/Volunteer/Sponsor the Shift for Life Car and Bike show this August!

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Shift for Life- Car & Bike show

August 22nd

Woodstock outlet mall north of Atlanta

We need sponsors, title sponsor spot still available

We need volunteers on the day and possibly the day before to stuff swag bags

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Contact Michelle Cleveland to volunteer:

Michelle@Project24Seven.org
770.241.4860

Project24Seven has a couple fundraisers happening this summer! ?Go get some great food for an incredible cause.

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Galeto Brazilian steakhouse- Mesa?

June 20th

1700-2000 hrs

$10 donation for reservation

$50 sponsors a table (only a few spots left)

NFL players and other athlete superstars will be guests

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Hello,

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I hope you?re doing well.

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I wanted to personally invite you to join a new initiative through At Ease HQ Foundation called Operation Runners.

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Operation Runners is more than a running group. It?s a community built around veterans supporting veterans through accountability, connection, mental health awareness, and peer support.

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Whether you?re an experienced runner, a walker, just starting your fitness journey, or simply looking for a community that understands what you?re going through, you?re welcome here.

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There are no membership fees, no judgment, and no expectations. This is simply a place where veterans can connect, encourage one another, and make sure nobody has to face life?s challenges alone.

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Many of us know that some of the toughest battles happen after the uniform comes off. Sometimes a conversation, a workout, or simply knowing someone is there can make all the difference.

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If you?d like to join our Strava community, use the link below:

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https://strava.app.link/keMIwQX6C3b

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Feel free to share this with any veterans, service members, or supporters who may benefit from being part of a positive and supportive community.

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Remember: No One Runs Alone.

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Veterans Supporting Veterans.

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Respectfully,

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Henry Alvarado
Founder & CEO
At Ease HQ Foundation
Operation Runners

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I would love to see you every week on Tuesdays for a conversation full of fun and stories!
Grab a coffee, whiskey, beer, or whatever fits, and join your fellow veterans, and those who support them :)

No selling. No pitches. Just a space to unwind among people who understand.

Come when you can (late is okay). Stay as long as you would like.

Support Our Heroes ? Mighty Hero Homes Fundraiser

Why We?re Here?

No veteran should ever have to endure homelessness. But right now, too many of our brave service members lack permanent, affordable housing. Mighty Hero Homes is on a mission to change that?by eradicating veteran homelessness through building safe, personal, affordable homes nationwide.

?Who We Are?

We?re proud organizers:

Metro?Atlanta Veterans? Chamber of Commerce, supporting veterans through economic development, networking, and resources across metro Atlanta

Mighty Hero Homes, a nonprofit delivering complete housing bases that include health services, training, career centers, gardens, service dog programs and more?all gated, supportive communities designed for our veterans.

This campaign is your invitation to be a hero?s hero. Whether you're hitting drives on the golf course or networking with VA business programs, your voice and gift matter.?

Sharing this on behalf of our friend Pete Tingstrom, who was selected to play in the 2026 Celebrity Softball Classic in Texas this September ? proudly representing disabled veterans.

Message from Pete:
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"I?m honored and humbled to share that I was selected for the very first time to play in the Celebrity Softball Classic in Texas this September ? proudly representing disabled veterans.

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This incredible event brings together professional athletes, Olympians, actors, musicians, veterans, and supporters from across the country for one unforgettable weekend. But this event is about much more than softball. It?s about giving back, raising awareness, supporting nonprofits, honoring veterans, and helping strengthen our communities.

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There?s also a little friendly competition involved? each participant is trying to raise the most money possible for this amazing cause ? and I would truly appreciate your support.

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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. Your generosity helps create opportunities for veterans, charities, and organizations that continue serving others long after the game ends.

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If you?re able to contribute, thank you from the bottom of my heart. And if you can?t donate right now, simply sharing this post would mean the world to me.

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The Celebrity Softball Classic takes place September 12, 2026 at Frisco RoughRiders Stadium in Texas.

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?The Most Patriotic Celebrity Softball Game in America?
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Brian Davis brought this to our attention ? please consider supporting this Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Mighty Hero Homes and their mission to help end veteran homelessness. It?s Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, GA, with spots limited, so register soon if you want to play or sponsor.

As we approach Memorial Day, we take a moment to remember and honor the fallen.

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I?m thinking of those that have passed on, but also the many people I?ve had the immense privilege of getting to know through VOB Network?veterans and allies whose hearts are full of service and honor. The kind of people who don?t just speak gratitude?they live it, quietly, consistently, and with conviction.

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That?s also why VOB Network exists. I?ve watched veterans and allies come together with a shared purpose: to help veteran entrepreneurs move from idea to action. We connect veterans with the resources, and support they?ve earned ? and we walk beside them every step of the way.?

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The Pineapple Creed is the heartbeat of how we show up:
Tough on the outside. Solid at the core. Grown to lead.
Grit in the armor. Gold in the heart.?

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To those we remember this weekend: thank you. We won?t forget.
And to the people still serving?through business, through community, through showing up for others?thank you for carrying the mission forward.

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#MemorialDay #Veterans #Service #VeteranOwned #VOBNetwork

Tomorrow we?ve got a great opportunity to plug into calm, clarity, and real-life mindset tools with ?Mondays with Morry? from MindTrainer-PRO.
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Two chances to join live:

? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1:00 PM ET
? ? ? ? ? ? ? 4:00 PM ET

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If you?ve been carrying stress, decision fatigue, or just feel like your focus has been scattered lately?this is a simple way to reset and get grounded with a supportive community.
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Here?s the link Jason shared for access:
https://mindtrainer-pro.com/home?am_id=Thenomore9to5club
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Let?s show up, support, and keep building strong minds alongside strong businesses.

Aloha

Great Summit!!!
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The H7 CSA 26 Summit in Nashville delivered on what it promised: not ?more networking?? but real relationships, real conversations, and a room full of champions committed to building something bigger than themselves.
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A heartfelt thank you to Clay Hicks and the entire H7 team for organizing, hosting, and setting the standard. Clay also welcomed VOB in a very real way, including making space for our veteran community inside H7 ? and we?re grateful.
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Big appreciation to the VOB crew who represented in person and made us look first-class: Gb De Leon and Mark Spinelli. From the lodging arrangements, to the VOB logo?d shirts, to the table setup (flag tablecloth, flyer stands, and yes? the flowers were a classy touch) ? you guys stepped up and carried the mission with excellence.
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And to everyone behind the scenes on both the H7 and VOB side: thank you. Events like this don?t happen without people who plan, support, and execute with heart.
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Most importantly ? what echoed throughout the summit was lived, not just said:
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The lone wolf doesn?t thrive here ? champions do.
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If you missed this one, stay close. We?ll be sharing photos, highlights, and what?s next ? and we?re already looking forward to the next summit.
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Let?s go. FREEDOM.?

We?re Just 2 days out.

And if you?re still on the fence about attending the CSA 26 Summit in Nashville, here?s the real question:

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What would it mean for your business if the next 60 days looked completely different than the last 60?

Because that?s what this room is designed to do.

This isn?t about more information.
It?s about what you?ll leave with.

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If you?re serious about growing your business this year, don?t read any further. Register at: https://www.h7network.com/csa-summit

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For those still not sure, here?s what attendees are walking away with:

A Clear Strategy to Generate More Business Through Relationships
Not more random networking. A system to build champions?people who actually open doors, send referrals, and help you grow.

A Better Way to Attract Clients (Without Chasing)
Learn how to position yourself so opportunities come to you?instead of sitting in endless calls that go nowhere.

Immediate Clarity on What?s Holding You Back
Whether it?s messaging, sales, hiring, or leadership?this room is built to help you identify and fix the gaps fast.

Practical Frameworks You Can Implement Right Away
Not theory. Real strategies from real operators that you can apply the moment you get back.

Stronger Connections That Turn Into Real Revenue
The biggest deals don?t happen on Zoom. They happen in rooms like this?through conversations you can?t replicate anywhere else.

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Here?s the truth most people miss:

The value isn?t just on stage.
It?s in the room.

The conversations.
The proximity.
The relationships that turn into opportunities.

And in 9 days? that room is happening.

Seats are limited. And once it?s over, it?s over.

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If you?re serious about growing your business this year, don?t wait.

Register at: https://www.h7network.com/csa-summit

Secure your ticket now and join us in Nashville.

Which BNI? Chapter Will Take the Lead? ??

BNI Central Maryland?s 1st Annual Fairways to Fortune Charity Golf Classic is more than a day on the course ? it?s a chapter challenge.

? April 20, 2026
? Whiskey Creek Golf Course | Ijamsville, MD

Chapters will compete for bragging rights and region-wide recognition based on:
? Golfers & foursomes registered
? ?Sponsorships secured
? Silent auction items donated

All while supporting Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland.

?? 4-person scramble
?? Breakfast & lunch included
?? Contests, raffles, auction & awards
?? Powerful networking across the region

? Register or get involved:
https://zurl.co/d3vhE

? Questions? Contact Michael Garrity
Michael@MichaelGarrity.com?

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