ND Care Business Initiative
The ND Cares Business Initiative was created to allow business leaders the opportunity to showcase their continued support of the Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors (SMVFS) who have served and sacrificed. In addition, it will allow businesses to receive military culture training and mental health first aid for their staff. This initiative is an important extension of the mission of ND Cares, which is to strengthen an accessible, seamless network of support for Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors. The ND Cares Business Initiative will:
- Include large and small businesses; federal and state agencies; colleges and universities. The term employee extends to both college/university students and staff.
- Increase awareness of local businesses support for SMFVS.
- Enhance SMVFS and employer relations by developing a better understanding of the unique issues experienced by military families.
Become an ND Cares Business
Businesses are encouraged to join ND Cares by meeting these six basic requirements:
- Sign a resolution of support for becoming an ND Cares business. This must be signed by the owner, store manager, or similar leader of the business.
- Establish an ND Cares Business Initiative steering committee, of an appropriate size as determined by the business leader.
- Submit a completed ND Cares Business Application.
- Host a formal or informal ND Cares certificate presentation ceremony.
- Sign an Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Statement of Support that can be found on the ESGR website.
- Display window signs at each business entrance. Signs will be provided by ND Cares.
ND Cares Business Partner Sign stating the business is proudly serving service members, veterans, their families, and survivors.