Rosie Network partners with Navy Federal on military entrepreneur support

The Rosie Network is teaming up with Navy Federal Credit Union to expand financial education and business support for military-connected entrepreneurs. The partnership includes grant funding for TRN’s Service2CEO program and support for its Money Matters module.

Why it matters: - The partnership adds financial education and funding to a program that helps veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members start and grow businesses. - Navy Federal’s support is aimed at helping military families build stronger financial foundations and create local jobs and economic activity.

What happened: - The Rosie Network announced a new partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union on September 24, 2026. - The collaboration will support military members, veterans, their families and the communities where they live and serve. - Navy Federal will provide a grant for TRN’s Service2CEO program. - Navy Federal will help facilitate Money Matters, the program module focused on financial education and guidance.

The details: - Service2CEO is TRN’s entrepreneurial program for military-connected entrepreneurs. - The program offers training, mentorship and resources to help participants launch, grow and scale businesses. - Will Scott, vice president of Navy Federal’s Business Solutions, said the partnership is designed to turn veterans’ and military spouses’ strengths into thriving businesses. - Scott said Navy Federal sees the effort as an investment in entrepreneurs, communities, jobs and long-term economic opportunity. - Stephanie Brown, founder and CEO of The Rosie Network and MilStreet USA, said Navy Federal is joining TRN to provide participants with educational and mentorship resources. - TRN is a national nonprofit founded in 2012 that focuses on helping military-connected entrepreneurs achieve small business ownership. - TRN says it has helped thousands of military-connected entrepreneurs through training, mentorship and advocacy. - Navy Federal was established in 1933 and says it now serves more than 15 million members globally. - Navy Federal says it is the world’s largest credit union. - Navy Federal says membership is open to Department of Defense and Coast Guard active duty members, veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. - Navy Federal employs more than 25,000 people and has more than 380 branches worldwide. - Navy Federal operates the Overseas Military Banking Program under the Department of Defense. - That program gives deployed active duty service members access to about 60 branches and hundreds of ATMs across 10 countries and territories. - More information is available on The Rosie Network’s website and Navy Federal’s website.

Between the lines: - The partnership pairs a military-focused nonprofit with a large financial institution that already serves a broad military and veteran customer base. - The grant and financial education module suggest the relationship is meant to go beyond branding and into direct program support. - The announcement reflects a broader push to connect entrepreneurship, financial literacy and community impact for military families.

What’s next: - Navy Federal and TRN will work together to advance financial education for military communities. - TRN’s Service2CEO participants are expected to receive additional support through the grant and the Money Matters module. - The partnership could expand the reach of TRN’s training and mentorship model if the collaboration continues to grow.

The bottom line: - Navy Federal is backing a military entrepreneur pipeline that combines capital, education and mentorship.