2025 SECURE 2.0 Act

2025 SECURE 2.0 Act

SECURE 2.0: What’s New, What You Must Do, What’s Optional, What’s Changing Since the SECURE 2.0 Act was passed in December 2022, its provisions have been rolling out over several years. Between May and October 2025, we’ve seen significant clarifications and final...
Michelle Penczak: What Happens Now?

Michelle Penczak: What Happens Now?

From Heartbreak to Purpose: The Origin Story of Squared Away  Every great business has a story—but few are as powerful as that of Squared Away. For founder Michelle, the journey began not with a plan, but with heartbreak. On August 10, 2015, everything she thought she...
Portability Act 9.2025

Portability Act 9.2025

New 2025 Updates Strengthen Professional License Portability for Military Spouses  For years, military spouses have faced unnecessary career roadblocks every time a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) forced them to move across state lines. Whether running a small...
Ayana Garcia

Ayana Garcia

Ayana Garcia: Championing Advocacy, Equity, and Community Leadership  The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Arm embodies the power of organized advocacy, connecting military spouses with the legislative process to influence policies that matter:...
ND Cottage Food Act

ND Cottage Food Act

North Dakota Modernizes Its Cottage Foods Law: What SB 2386 Means for Home Bakers, Spouses & Small Food Businesses  On March 21, 2025, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2386 into law, ushering in important changes to North Dakota’s cottage food...
USPTO Free & Virtual Workshops

USPTO Free & Virtual Workshops

Empowering Military Spouse Entrepreneurs: USPTO Tools & Programs You Should Know  If you’re a military spouse running or planning to start a business, you may already know how challenging it can be to navigate relocation, uncertainty, and the gaps in...