3266 Kimball Ave Suite 107, Manhattan, KS 66503

FHVF's First Meeting with Veteran owner panel

Our Story

Launched in 2023, the Flint Hills Vetrepreneur Foundation began in Manhattan, Kansas, with a group of military veteran business owners and community supporters. After meeting regularly for several months, a clear need emerged.

Although Veteran entrepreneurs are 80% likely to succeed in a business venture, few local resources were targeted to support them directly.

In November 2023, the Flint Hills Vetrepreneur Foundation was born with the vision to provide advocacy, community and training for military veterans at every stage of their business life cycle. We do this through monthly events and trainings, quarterly conferences and summits, informal mentoring relationships and intentionally amplifying the concerns, needs and impact of Veteran business owners to shift local, state and federal policy.

We measure success by our efforts to create a culture where every Veteran who wants to start, grow, or accelerate their business receives the necessary support, resources, and mentorship to create a thriving veteran-owned community in the Flint Hills.

Our Mission

FHVF Resources owners

We aspire to create a culture where every veteran who wants to start, grow, or accelerate their business receives the necessary support, resources, and mentorship to create a thriving veteran-owned community in the Flint Hills.

FHVF 2024 Board of Directors