TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa Bay veteran is continuing to give back to her community after her service to the United States and is now receiving recognition in the Veteran of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign.
Anyone who knows me or follows me on social media knows I love being an entrepreneur. They also know I’m all about promoting and buying from other veteran and military spouse owned businesses. My support goes beyond just sharing a...
VAVetBiz NEWS Fall Quarterly Newsletters Entrepreneur Highlight is Luminary’s own Valerie Lavin, CEO. Valerie discusses National Preparedness Month and how it's never to late too prepare. Download the full Newsletter here
Every year I struggle with Patriots Day……9/11. This horrific event occurred in a time in my life when I was experiencing personal turmoil which on occasions affected my view on my career, a Soldier in the United States Army. September...
Being prepared for disasters starts at home. Everyone in your household, young children and teens alike, can be part of helping to prepare for emergencies. As a parent, guardian, or another family member, you all have an important role to...
Stop In The Name Of Blood There are few things quite as stressful as seeing someone you love bleeding heavily. I am grateful that the time I have spent with our local CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) has taught me...
This week we celebrate Emergency Medical Services, EMS. Oftentimes we don’t think about these heroes until we need them. They show up at our worst times. Whether it be the ambulance crew that shows up to deliver you safely to...
Saturday, May 2, 2020, is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Amidst all the chaos of COVID-19, it is sometimes difficult to think about preparing for other potential disasters, but this is the very time to plan. Each year, communities around the...
It has been almost a decade since my family has planted a garden. Life looked very different then. I was a stay at home mom with two elementary-age children. Even though I was very involved in the community and taking...
Thanks to the trust our customers have in our company, we are excited to announce our Luminary Team is growing! Shana Utton is a welcomed addition and will be serving as Luminary's Digital Marketing Content Specialist. Shana will be curating...
Living in Florida offers many benefits and advantages, but be sure to thoroughly prepare for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season starting June 1. After assessing damages done from hurricanes in the past few years, Floridians are encouraged to have at...
Amidst the Coronavirus concerns don’t forget to prepare for severe weather. Mother Nature doesn’t rest and neither should preparedness planning for your family. Manufacturers are working overtime trying to keep up with the increased demand for preparedness products and supplies...