Tampa firm named finalist

TAMPA — Wittenberg Weiner Consulting LLC has been selected as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes award for its effort in hiring military veterans and their families.

Founded by Lauren Weiner, the firm provides project management and other services to government agencies, including the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The company is among 25 businesses nominated for five national awards for leadership in addressing challenges faced by veterans, transitioning service members and military families in their search for meaningful employment, according to a news release from the U.S. Chamber.