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Alabama's veteran entrepreneurs were honored during a celebration in Birmingham Thursday.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham hosted the event, which also celebrated the graduation of 30 members of Cohort I of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Academy.

According to UAB, the event featured lightning-round pitches from cohort members, and a virtual keynote speech by the former Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Patrick Murphy.

Attendees also saw a video greeting from the Alabama Secretary of the Department of Workforce Greg Reed.

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