Companies, Communities Meet to Support Veterans, Service Members, Families

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release
April 9, 2024

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Representatives from Minnesota companies and communities will gather at the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Spring Conference on Thursday at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove to connect, learn, and develop ways to support the state’s military veterans, service members, and families.

“Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is proof of the power and impact made when everyone comes together to help one another,” said Air Force Col. Jesse Carlson, 133rd Airlift Wing commander and Minnesota National Guard representative who will speak at the event. “The program has become a success because of the many companies, organizations, communities, and individuals who tirelessly work together in support of our military community.”

The conference’s theme is Community and Corporate Collaboration. Companies and organizations within the Beyond Yellow Ribbon, also known as BTYR Networks take turns hosting the conference, and Boston Scientific is honored to serve as host.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting military employees and communities, Boston Scientific is proud to celebrate its fifth year as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company,” said Mike Jones, senior vice president and president, Endoscopy, Boston Scientific. “We are honored to host the 2024 BTYR Spring Conference as we continue to support their ongoing work of connecting service members and their families with community support, training, services, and resources.”

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s mission is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches. There are 80 active BTYR companies and organizations and 53 cities and counties.

Editor’s Note: Media members are invited to the conference at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11, at Boston Scientific located at 1 Scimed Place, Maple Grove, Minn., 55311. The conference starts at 8 a.m. Media can RSVP to Cristina Oxtra at (763) 349-2047 or cristina.f.oxtra.nfg@army.mil.

Learn about BTYR at https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil/btyr.

– About the Minnesota National Guard –

Established in 1856 and headquartered in St. Paul, the Minnesota National Guard has more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen who serve in 58 communities across the state. The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard are ‘Always Ready’ to fight the nation’s wars, protect the country, respond to state emergencies, and contribute to local communities. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil.

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