Military veterans with dreams of owning their own business have a chance to compete for startup money that could help them do just that.
“Operation American Dream” is a contest from Signal 88 Security, encouraging those who have served the country through the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force to submit a video by May 15 explaining why they want to own their own business.
The U.S. Small Business Administration says 1 in 10 small businesses are owned by veterans, and that 45 percent are more likely than those with no active-duty military experience to be self-employed, Signal 88 said in a release.
Winning submissions will be decided through a public vote on Signal 88’s Facebook page on May 22. The contestant with the most votes will receive $5,000 to start their own business, or $10,000 if they choose to start a Signal 88 franchise.
Signal 88 was founded in 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska, with the “88” law enforcement code for “situation secure.” The company has franchises in more than 35 states in nearly 300 territories. It provides community-based security personnel to help protect property.
To enter, submit videos to Signal88.com/OperationAmericanDream.
