The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, a Wisconsin business association dedicated to serving the veteran and military community, today announced its President and CEO, Saul Newton, will be leaving in October after eight years of leading the organization and supporting veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses.
Under Newton’s leadership, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce has grown from a local grassroots initiative to a statewide organization, nationally recognized for expanding economic opportunity for veterans, service members, and their families. Established in 2015, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce has developed more than two dozen educational, marketing, and direct assistance programs serving more than 500 member businesses and organizations. Among the programs established under Newton’s leadership are the Command Post, a business accelerator for veteran entrepreneurs; the Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference; and Milwaukee Veterans Week.
Newton will remain in his role through mid-October. A search committee, led by members of the board of directors, has been formed to identify his successor.
