Our Mission
Establish an authentic and relevant voice for the veteran leadership community by creating a national network of military veteran leaders in business and government through events hosted by our local chapters and partners.
Through the realization of our mission, we are:
- Changing the narrative around veterans from a population in need to a population that is an asset and in demand.
- Partnering with non-profits and non-veteran organizations seeking engagement with veteran leaders.
- Serving as a thought leader for professional opportunities, veteran services, and best practices.
VLC is the premier network for military veteran leaders in business and government, and facilitates opportunities for veterans to connect, network, and advance professionally.
Our Origins
The VLC was founded in Chicago in 2014 by Bunker Labs CEO Todd Connor to be the foremost professional network for the current generation of veteran leaders and with the goals of:
- Establish, grow and maintain the premier network for veteran leaders in business and government.
- Organize robust opportunities for veterans to connect, network, and advance professionally.
- Provide a leadership voice for the current generation of veterans.
- Advance the veteran community, with a focus on current issues.
- Generate support from, and actively guide, the veteran discussion of corporate America, the government and other organizations eager to engage with veterans.
Our Why
A survey of transitioning veterans identified two critical professional gaps:
- A lack of access to professional networks
- Lack of civilian understanding of veteran skill sets
This resulted in under-selection of veterans in hiring and the hiring of veterans in sub-optimal roles.
Our Values
The VLC Ecosystem
The VLC has developed “high collision” environments that efficiently connect veterans with relevant stakeholders and resources.
