Japan
MSCC Local chapters connect you where you live, if you are in the country of Japan, check out our chapter and meet others within the community.
MSCC Local in Japan
The United States maintains several military bases in Japan, primarily on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Okinawa, as part of the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance.
The mission of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni is to provide aviation and logistical support to Marine Corps, Navy, and other Department of Defense (DoD) units in the Indo-Pacific region. The Iwakuni area provides a supportive ecosystem where military spouse-owned businesses can succeed.
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Jenny Gracia
As a passionate advocate for military families and a proud supporter of our nation’s heroes, Jenny has spent years helping service members and their families navigate the challenges of military life, wellness, and transitioning into civilian careers. From managing stress in high-pressure environments to safely healing from PTSD, she has been honored to walk alongside countless families, offering sustainable solutions for both health and career transitions.
Having personally witnessed the sacrifices and resilience of military life, Jenny is deeply committed to supporting those who’ve served as they move from uniform to entrepreneurship. She understands firsthand that wellness and business are interconnected—whether it’s overcoming stress, finding balance, or launching a successful business. Jenny’s holistic approach blends both wellness practices and business strategy to help military families thrive as they create new futures.
When not working with clients, you can find Jenny spending time with her family, soaking up the joys of life, and continually learning ways to better serve others in this incredible community.
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Your gift keeps on giving.
Drive Economic Prosperity
When you donate to the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, you are directly bolstering our economy through positively impacting military spouse business owners. Typically, a Chamber of Commerce is funded by membership fees ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per member.
Support the Homefront
Military spouses hold down the fort while the service member secures our freedom. When troops worry about paying the bills, it impacts battle readiness, retention of military talent, and our national security. Military spouses who maintain careers through entrepreneurship financially contribute to the household and directly impact the well being of our service members.
Remove the Barrier
Our military spouses already sacrifice enough in support of the military lifestyle, including lost income from high levels of unemployment and underemployment. We want to remove all financial barriers for milspouses. Your gift helps military spouses access tools and resources for free to confidently start and grow their businessess.
Enable Advocacy
We are proudly the voice of military spouse owned businesses all over the globe. Our team and members are subject matter experts on unique issues faced by military spouses to advise on policy and legislation for military spouse owned enterprises.
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The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your gift means we can better serve military spouse owned businesses.
Why Support Military Spouses?
Lost Income Compounds Over Time
Military spouses faced a staggering 24% unemployment rate prior to the global pandemic. When military spouses are employed, they earn on average $12,000 less per year than their civilian counterparts despite having higher levels of college education. Your gift will remove a financial barrier to military spouses who want to pursue entrepreneurship as a sustainable career path.
Many Milspouses Thrive in Entrepreneurship
When military spouses enter the world of entrepreneurship, it provides income, flexibility, and a career that moves with them all over the world. In a 2020 survey with over 2,000 respondents conducted by The Rosie Network, over 50% of military spouse business owners report earning six-figure+ incomes.