Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp. CEO Tom Hofer and Peoria Spring-Green franchisee Dave Vojta met with Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) for a press conference to discuss the Help Veterans Own Franchises Act. The bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Schock and Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) to help veterans purchase small businesses.
"We were thrilled to partake in the event to show our support for veterans who are considering franchise ownership," Hofer said.
"As a retired Navy lieutenant, I know the trials and tribulations of transitioning from the military into the business world and hope to help make that transition an easier one at Spring-Green."
In addition to their support of the Help Veterans Own Franchises Act, Spring-Green is active in the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, also known as VetFran, and offers a $15,000 grant called the Military Assistance Program (MAP), designed to help military veterans transition into civilian life by offering financial assistance toward startup expenses.
Spring-Green Lawn Care has been delivering traditional and organic lawn- and tree-care services nationwide for more than 32 years. Its service is centered on the beautification of local neighborhoods and communities with residential and commercial customers.
Spring-Green is an attractive opportunity for candidates who don't want to be tied to a storefront operation, retail hours or set appointments. Franchisees can also take advantage of Spring-Green's innovative Flex-Start® program, which allows franchisees who open their business and operate it part time the first year of operation. Spring-Green currently has 120 franchises operating in 26 states, and projections call for 12 new franchises in 2009. For more information about Spring-Green, visit www.springgreenfranchise.com.
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