Committee Spotlight: Joint Military Affairs

BY TYLER MICIK

The Joint Military Affairs Committee (JMAC) brings the business community and the Delaware National Guard together to connect and support our service members and their families through events like the annual Francis D. Vavala National Guard Youth Golf Tournament and State of the Guard Address.

In late July, the JMAC held their Warrior Friendly Business Awards plaque unveiling at the Governor’s office in Wilmington. The award is presented to a small (less than 50 employees) and large business (50 or more employees) each February during the JMAC’s annual State of the Guard event. The plaque ceremony is unveiled in July and hangs in the Governor’s office year-round.

The award recognizes companies that do extraordinary work to support our military members and their families.

This year's award recipients were Orth Financial Group and Bloom Energy. On behalf of the State Chamber, congratulations to both organizations and all the previous award recipients for your outstanding support of our veterans!

During the ceremony, the Governor also signed a proclamation in observance of Hire a Veteran Day. On July 25, employers are encouraged to hire veterans because the experience, leadership qualities, and soft skills acquired through their military training are positive, in-demand qualities sought by employers.

If your business prioritizes hiring veterans, members of our military community, and supporting them and their families we hope you’ll join the JMAC and apply for the 2024 Warrior Friendly Business Award. To find out more about the JMAC, the award, and events please contact me at tmicik@dscc.com.