Google has enabled a new “Veteran-Led” attribute for businesses that are owned, led or founded by a veteran.

From the Article at Forbes.com

Google Data Scientist and former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sean O’Keefe pointed out that there are more than 2.5 million businesses in the U.S. that are majority-owned by veterans. This amounts to 9% of all businesses in the U.S. To help veterans find jobs and promote their businesses, Google has launched some useful new tools.

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Kevin Ryan is a former Army commander who was stationed in Iraq and was responsible for the lives of over 300 people. After returning home, he decided to test his skills in the civilian world by working with his father in healthcare. When his father passed away, Ryan knew he had to find his own passion and his partner Meredith Sutton persuaded him to make his own beer with the help of YouTube tutorials.

After that, they founded Service Brewing Company with the intention that the business would give back to the veterans. And in the first three years of business, Service Brewing Company raised over $70,000 for organizations that assist first responders and veterans. And half of their staff are veterans. 

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