Governor Lee Announces Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker announced the launch of the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Program. This initiative aims to recognize Tennessee businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining service  members,Veterans, and their families.  

“The Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program reinforces our state’s commitment  to being the best place in the nation for Veterans to live, work, and raise a family,” said Gov. Bill  Lee. “This initiative not only honors their service, but connects Tennessee employers with highly  skilled individuals, driving economic opportunity across the Volunteer state.” 

The program will utilize a three-tier system – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – to recognize  businesses based on their level of commitment and support to the Veteran community. 

“I am filled with immense pride as we introduce the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business  Recognition Program. The program’s primary focus is to recognize Tennessee businesses that go  above and beyond in their efforts to Recruit, Hire, and Retain service members, Veterans, and  their families,” said Commissioner Tommy Baker. 

Participating businesses will benefit from: 

• Public recognition of your commitment 
• Recognition on the Department of Veterans Services website 
• Enhanced recruitment opportunities 
• Demonstrated community engagement 
• Access to a skilled workforce with proven leadership experience 

The program also offers public recognition through official certificates, window decals, and  digital badges, with additional benefits based on the achieved recognition tier. 

Applications for the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program will be  accepted from July 01, 2024, through October 01, 2024. Interested businesses can apply by  visiting www.tn.gov/veteran/VRBP.

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services • WRS Tennessee Tower 13th Floor •312 Rosa L. Parks Ave. • Nashville, TN 37243 Tel: 615-253-0638 • tn.gov/veteran 

For more information, businesses, community organizations, and chambers of commerce  are encouraged to email the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services at  [email protected]. 

About the Department 

The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services is dedicated to serving Veterans and their  families with dignity and compassion as an entrusted advocate. The department strives to  ensure that Tennessee’s Veterans receive the care, support, and recognition they have  earned in service to our nation. For more information about the Tennessee Department of  Veterans Services, please visit www.tn.gov/veteran. 

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