In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jim Barner, owner of Docs Shoppe! Jim is a submarine veteran and owned a trophy shop with his wife for over 20 years. Since he has semi-retired, Jim launched Docs Shoppe on Etsy. Learn more about his story and business below: Name: Jim Barner Hometown: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Sara Knighton, owner of Maidens of the Pacific! As both a United States Coast Guard veteran and military spouse herself, Sara is an artist and maker living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Learn more about her story below: Name: Sara Knighton Hometown: Wasilla, AlaskaBranch of Military: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Victoria Estrada, owner of Kitsap Peninsula Private Car Service! She runs and operates her private, door-to-door car service from the Kitsap Peninsula to SeaTac Airport and Seattle Cruise Terminals. Read on to learn more about Victoria and how she got started. Name: Victoria Estrada Hometown: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jessica Benard, owner of J2M2 Designs. What started off as a pandemic hobby for her and her husband, their business flourished into rings, laser-engraved military pens, and various 3D printed items. Read on to learn more! Name: Jessica Benard Hometown: Wheatland, Wyoming Branch of Military: [...]
In our latest installment of military small businesses, check out Prestige World Wood! Read on to meet the woodworking, father and son-in-law (and veteran) duo, Matt and Jack. Their unique gifts and engravings make for perfect holiday gifts. Names: Matt Schweers and Jack Kauffman Hometown: Heyworth, IL and Chenoa, IL Branch of Military: Navy (Matt) [...]
In our latest installment of “Military Small Business,” meet Despina and Cody Harris behind Submarine Golf! When these golf-loving enthusiasts couldn't find any submarine-themed golf accessories, they decided to develop the product themselves. Do you have a golf-loving submariner in your life? Learn more below! Name: Despina Metakos Harris Hometown: Cranston, RIBranch of Military: NAVY – [...]
In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Brandon and Victoria behind Sub Nautical Maps! With what started as a woodworking hobby turned into a thriving side hustle. Port maps make great farewell gifts, but why not order one from a submariner family? Learn more below! Name: Brandon and Victoria Hometown: Austin, TXBranch of [...]
In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]
In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," check out Brick Ally! Tucked away on Bay Street in downtown Port Orchard, WA, Brick Ally has become a destination for LEGO lovers in the Pacific Northwest. What's even sweeter is the story behind the owner, Ally, and how her love of LEGOs brought her together [...]
