Archive for the ‘2009 Non Profit Announcements’ Category

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Baltimore’s Semper Fit

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Semper Fit of Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore City County MD) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Semper Fit Details: Semper Fit is a community based tax exempt non profit corporation founded by two US Marine Corps Veterans and a Hurricane Katrina Survivor. Semper Fit provides Wellness Education and Programs to Military Veterans, First Responders and their families. Our team of professionals provide fitness, nutrition, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy, health promotion and education and mental health counseling. The mission of Semper Fit is to encourage, support and inspire healthy life styles by providing programs that promote personal involvement and responsibility. Read more about Semper Fit…

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Habersham County Veterans Wall of Honor

Friday, December 18th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Habersham County Veterans Wall of Honor of Cornelia, Georgia (Habersham County) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Habersham County Veterans Wall of Honor Details: In these days of uncertain times with war and conflicts raging, we as Americans should be thankful and proud to live in this great, free nation. Freedom is never free. Our freedom is protected daily by our brave men and women in the armed forces, just as those soldiers before them. Thousands of men and women have sacrificed their lives for our nation and our freedom during times of war and of peace. Read more about Habersham County Veterans Wall of Honor…

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Veterans Business Resource Center

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

VVeterans Business Resource CentereteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Veterans Business Resource Center to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Veterans Business Resource Center details:

The Saint Louis Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC) is a Project of the Veterans Advocacy Foundation; a St. Louis based IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

WHO THEY HELP?

  • Active Duty Personnel transitioning to civilian life
  • Reserve and National Guard members, both pre- and post-deployment,
  • Honorably discharged Veterans who are self-employment ready
  • Veterans with existing businesses and Veterans preparing for self-employment.

WHAT CAN THEY DO TO HELP YOU?

  • Business Counseling and Consulting
  • Business Plan Review and Assistance
  • Loan Packaging Assistance and Guidance

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Special Kindness In Packages, Inc.

Monday, December 7th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome  Special Kindness In Packages, Inc. to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Special Kindness In Packages, Inc. (SKIP) details:
SKIP’s Care Packages For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are FUN! In fact, SKIP’s “Fun in a Box” Care Packages are among the most requested care packages by deployed US military members around the world.  SKIP is an eligible “Chase Community Giving” charity.  Look for the “Chase Community Giving” link (blue hand print) to vote for SKIP!

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Minnesota Veterans Coalition

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Minnesota Veterans Coalition of Buffalo, Minnesota (Wright County MN) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Minnesota Veterans Coalition: Our mission is to provide as many of our Veterans and their families with informational services, family support and legislative updates through the establishment of mentorship, relationship building, and outreach programs.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Central Florida’s AVET Project Inc.

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome AVET Project Inc. of Patrick Air Force Base, Florida (Brevard County FL) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

AVET Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the needs of active-duty military and veterans of the United States of America. AVET Project has an ambitious goal to furnish, free of charge, every military member (approx 1.5 million) with a Empowerment Equipment Bag (EEB), which is a collection of personal care items and empowerment information. Donations are needed and appreciated so we can continue to expand this important mission.

AVET Project Inc.

Additionally, AVET Project is seeking donations to support our “Project Rest and Recuperation”, which affords returning service members and their spouses an opportunity to readjust and reconnect with their loved ones after leaving combat 24/7 for months,… even years. AVET Project believes our heroes deserve a safe, relaxing place on the East & West coasts to decompress, sleep well and recuperate… all for FREE.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Helping Our Veterans, Inc.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Helping Our Veterans, Inc. of Decatur, Georgia (Dekalb County, GA) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.  Helping Our Veterans, Inc. was established in 2008. Helping Our Veterans, Inc. (HOV) provides information and referral (I & R) assistance services to assist chronically homeless veterans apply for benefits, receive mental and physical supportive services.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Veterans Services of America

Monday, October 12th, 2009

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Veterans Services of America of West Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.  Veterans Services of America offers housing for homeless Veterans / Helping Veterans get there first house / Jobs / Support Services.  Please see Veterans Services of America’s listing for more information about this wonderful organization.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/signup.php?plan=4.

Free Florida SBA Veteran Outreach Event – September 18, 2009 – Miami Airport Hilton Hotel – Veteran Owned Business News

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

The following is important information for Veteran Owned Businesses and relates to the upcoming Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Veterans Outreach Event in Miami, Florida:

Free Veteran Outreach Event

Date: Friday, September 18, 2009
Time:
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Place: Miami Airport Hilton Hotel
(5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126)

Details:

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Florida District Office is pleased to invite you to their Veteran Outreach Event. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel located at 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. For directions, please call the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel at (305) 262-1000.

THIS EVENT IS FREE, AND PARKING AT THE HOTEL FOR THOSE PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT IS $5.00 PER VEHICLE.

If you are a veteran or an active duty veteran currently in transition, this event is for you. Among the topics to be discussed are:

  1. SBA Programs and Services
  2. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009;
  3. SBA Loan Programs
  4. SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
  5. Access to Government Contracts
  6. Veteran’s Administration Programs and Benefits for Veterans

To register for this event, please do the following:

  1. Send an e-mail message to:  frank.velasco@sba.gov by no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
  2. In your e-mail message, please provide your company name (if applicable), names of those persons accompanying you, your e-mail address, telephone, and your address with county name.

Contact Information:

Frank A. Velasco, Business Development Specialist
Veterans Affairs Officer
U. S. Small Business Administration
South Florida District Office
100 South Biscayne Boulevard, 7th Floor
Miami, Florida 33131
Ph: (305) 536-5521 ext. 122
Fx: (202) 481-1970

E-mail: frank.velasco@sba.gov
Web: www.sba.gov/fl/south

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The information provided above is for purely for informational purposes and is relevant to Veteran Owned, Active Duty Owned, Reservists Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses throughout the United States.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com, its staff, its partners and its publishers are in no way associated with or benefiting from providing such information.  Please contact the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com support department if you feel the information provided above is in any way inaccurate: support@VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.