Valerie Lavin Earns 2019 NVSBC Veteran Training Scholarship

Tampa, FL – July 2019 – Valerie Ellis Lavin, Founder and CEO of Luminary Global and Co-Founder of Action Zone, has been awarded a scholarship to attend the National Veteran Small Business Coalition's (NVSBC) Veteran Training Symposium.

The NVSBC, the largest nonprofit trade association representing veteran- and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in the federal marketplace, offers this scholarship to support leaders advancing veteran economic empowerment through training, networking, and professional development.

This recognition highlights Ms. Lavin's ongoing contributions to veteran entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of Action Zone (launched in 2018), she provides programs like Activate, Incubate, and Accelerate to help military-connected individuals start and grow businesses. Her role as Vice President of the NVSBC Central Florida Chapter (2019–2020) further underscores her commitment to federal contracting opportunities and veteran success.

The award arrives amid Luminary Global's growth as a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company, providing life-saving supplies rooted in her 21-year U.S. Army career (including US CENTCOM leadership, deployments, and Bronze Star Medal).

"Opportunities like the NVSBC Veteran Training Symposium equip us to better serve veteran entrepreneurs—turning military discipline into business success," said Valerie Ellis Lavin. "I'm grateful for this support in continuing to advocate for economic empowerment and preparedness."

This milestone reinforces Luminary Global's independent, veteran-led focus on duty, discipline, and dependability.

For more on Valerie Lavin's advocacy and Luminary Global, visit luminaryglobal.com.

Luminary Global is a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company founded in June 2016 by retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company provides high-quality emergency medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits to citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel. Committed to duty, discipline, and dependability, Luminary Global operates independently with no affiliations to other entities. Expect the Unexpected – Be Prepared. Learn more at luminaryglobal.com. Follow our AI Transparency statement for brand integrity details.