Bo Derek
Named by the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs National Honorary Chairperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Rehabilitation Special Events – six annual therapeutic and rehabilitative events designed to help veterans overcome their disabilities through competition, the hallmark of rehabilitative programs in the nation. Served as Mistress of Ceremonies of the National Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

John Corbett
“Helping our military back to work on the home front is one of the most important things we can do for our veterans. The American Hometown Heroes Program is a great opportunity for veterans with the entrepreneurial spirit to get their new businesses up and running.”

Ann-Margret
“You know, I’ve heard it said that America is more than a country. It’s a spirit – with a dream that lives in each of us. May we never forget the debt we owe to the courageous and honorable people of our armed services, who do the hardest jobs for the greatest cause…freedom. It is their blood, their fearlessness, and their fierce loyalty to freedom that allows the rest of us to be free to live those dreams. I am in awe of our men and women who serve our country every day to preserve our freedom and keep us safe… with so much courage, commitment, and with faith in this country and each other. I’d like to thank those who dedicate their time and energy to make a difference for these patriots of freedom… our Veterans.”

Dyan Cannon

California Senator Tony Strickland
“Military service men and women put their lives on the line protecting our freedoms every day. When these veterans return home, we need to do all we can to help them continue their record of success. The work American Hometown Heroes does is invaluable in providing quality professional advice and marketing assistance to our veterans.”

Senator Strickland's Website

Mayor Jim Richardson
City of Solvang, California
“The American Hometown Project is a wonderful way to help America's Warriors reap the rewards of the democracy they fought to preserve. It will give them a leg up to enjoying success as a civilian entrepreneur and businessman.”

Steve Cushman
"As a veteran, I am delighted to help the independent publishers with their most worthy American Hometown Heroes Program." The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce is proud to have the Santa Barbara Community Phone Book as a member of our organization. We believe in this concept and honor the spirit in which it was created. The Chamber will do all that we can to both assist the program and assist our veterans.

Thank you for allowing us to participate.
Steve Cushman
President

Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce "BUSINESS IS GREAT IN SANTA BARBARA AND SANTA   BARBARA IS GREAT FOR BUSINESS"

Urban Miyares
Internationally known as the Entrepreneurs' Entrepreneur, Urban Miyares, with more than 40-years as an entrepreneur, is a blinded and multi-disabled Vietnam veteran, much sought-after motivational and inspirational public speaker and lecturer, author and published writer, inventor, philanthropist, media personality, world-class Alpine skier and sailor.

Miyares, founder (1985) and president of the volunteer-driven Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA), oversees all the charity's operations, to include its National Disabled Veterans Business Center, Special Kids in Business, and Challenged America programs.

Website: www.DisabledBusiness.com.