FREE Veteran Career Fair & Expo
Washington, DC

Date: January 18, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington, D.C. Convention Center

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and your fellow Veterans on Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the Veteran Career Fair and Expo, a free event brought to you by VA for Vets.

The Veteran Career Fair and Expo is an exciting event designed to provide career and education opportunities for Veterans in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. As a Veteran, you will be able to register for the benefits and services you have earned through your military service.

Prepare for a Civilian Career

VA and other federal agencies are looking to hire qualified Veterans. Hiring managers from VA and other federal agencies will be on-site to interview and hire Veterans for a variety of positions. Career Coaches will be available to help you:

• Translate your military experience into marketable skills
• Build a resume in the federal job application format
• Find career opportunities in the federal government that are a fit for you

Closer to the event, information about special non-competitive hiring authority positions will be posted on this website. You will then have the opportunity to submit your resume, DD214 and eligibility letter to qualify for an onsite interview.

Enroll in Veteran Benefits and Services

Join your fellow Veterans in exploring booths and attending learning sessions that will inform you about benefits, career advancement, and health and wellness services.

• Gain access to programs like eBenefits or the Post 9/11 GI Bill
• Receive medical and dental checks
• Meet with representatives from programs for Women Veterans, Survivors and Minority Veterans
• Learn how to chart a rewarding career path

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

New Additions (added June 30th, 2011):

Ace Hardware
Nationwide
10% off for military, police and fire with valid ID or badge. Some privately owned locations may not participate.

Home Depot (takes you to a site that explains their discount)
Nationwide
Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.

Kirkland’s
Nationwide
Kirland’s Fourth of July sale includes a 10% off military discount with a valid ID for spouse and active duty/retired soldiers. Monday (4th) only.

Lowe’s (explains their year-round discount)
Nationwide
Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.

Arena Football League: Chicago Rush
Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Rush will honor America’s military personnel at the Friday, July 1 game against the Utah Blaze. Tickets will be $5 for active and past military members. Tickets can be purchased at the Allstate Arena Box Office or military groups can call the Chicago Rush Front Office.

Arena Football League: Orlando Predators (July 1st, 2011 only)
Orlando, Florida
Friday Nights Arena Football League game of the Orlando Predators taking on the Pittsburgh Power will be offering free admission to veterans and there immediate family.

The Minnesota Military Family Tribute (Link to flyer)
Wayzata Minnesota
Begin your 4th of July with a ‘Revolutionary’ breakfast – a festival celebration for patriots of all ages! Guests will “catch ‘em if they can” pancakes tossed from the grill. Breakfast includes sausage, coffee, cold drink and a Free flag. Breakfast $6.00. USA Veterans eat free.

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Carowinds Theme Park
Charlotte, North Carolina
Carowinds Theme Park will offer FREE admission to any active and retired U.S. military personnel on July 2-4 when showing proper identification at the Carowinds front gate.

Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio
Saturday July 2 – Monday July 4th we’re offering free admission for all active, retired and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces when they present a Valid Military ID.

California’s Great Adventure
Santa Clara, California
California’s Great America’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program will offer a free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel during both Memorial Day and July 4th weekends (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99 each.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Allentown, Pennsylvania
On Sunday & Monday, July 3 & 4, all RETIRED & ACTIVE U.S. Military Personnel will be our guests for the day with FREE admission with valid ID.

Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy, California
Gilroy Gardens Salutes our Military with FREE ADMISSION to the park on Independence Day weekends: July 2-4! This offer is for all active and retired Military Personnel ONLY.

Kings Dominion
Doswell, Virginia
Kings Dominion is pleased to announce that it will offer FREE admission to active duty and retired military personnel on July 3 and 4 as a part of its Tribute to the Armed Forces program.

Kings Island
Kings Island, Ohio
As a special TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES, all military personnel past and present GET IN FREE on July 1-4. Plus, military personnel can purchase additional tickets for up to six (6) family members for just $29.99 at the park.

Knott’s Berry Farm
Buena Park, California
Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City Orange County and San Diego are pleased to announce that they will offer FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday on July 4th weekend as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces program.

Major League Baseball Team: Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Braves has offered FREE TICKETS TO ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL during the 4th of JULY WEEKEND (FRIDAY, JULY 1 – MONDAY, JULY 4). All active duty military, reserve military, and veterans

Major League Baseball Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In a pre-game ceremony, the Pittsburgh Pirates will honor military members on the field. They are also offering complimentary tickets to active-duty military service personnel and veterans.

Michigan Adventure
Muskegon, Michigan
Michigan’s Adventure will be celebrating Tribute to the Armed Forces on July 3-4, 2011 by offering military personnel of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve a free admission. In addition, military personnel may purchase up to six additional tickets for family members at $20 each

Minnesota Zoo
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Free admission to all active and retired military from June 27 – July 4^th, Half Price Zoo admission for military family members, free parking and 2 for 1 IMAX tickets.

Oceans of Fun
Kansas City, Missouri
Oceans of Fun is offering FREE admission to active, reserve and retired U.S. military personnel on the Fourth of July

ValleyFair
Shakopee, Minnesota
ValleyFair is honoring our Hometown Heroes over Fourth of July Weekend with free admission for all active or retired Military personnel.  Military personnel may present proof of service at any ValleyFair entrance turnstile to receive free admission.  Free admission valid from Saturday, July 2^nd 2011 till Monday, July 4^th 2011

Worlds of Fun
Kansas City, Missouri
Worlds of Fun is offering FREE admission to active, reserve and retired U.S. military personnel on the Fourth of July.

Many offers come with disclaimers. Please be sure to contact each company directly with any questions/concerns. VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is in no way affiliated with any of the aforementioned businesses or special offers.  This information is being provided for veterans, active duty military and their respective families.  Please check with each business with any questions about the offer listed above.  We do not guarantee any of the above information, we are solely providing a list of businesses offering discounts and freebies for our country’s military heroes and their families.

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If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Included in the Aviation Services sub section are additional sub categories including:
Aviation Engineering Services
Aviation Maintenance Services
Aviation Logistics Services

If you are the owner of an Aviation Services company and are a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory is to offer a growing list of Aviation Services businesses owned by veterans, active duty military, reservist and/or service disabled veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.

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Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

Oceans of Change is an online boutique specializing in chic fair trade women’s accessories that are handmade by disadvantaged artisans in third world countries. They offer unique and stylish handbags, purses, jewelry, scarves and gloves. Oceans of Change is a member of Green America.

If you are the owner of a business and are a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

Pennsylvania Veteran Owned Businesses (VOBs) and Pennsylvania Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) include businesses in Imperial, Spring Grove, Fairview Village, Philadelphia, Downingtown, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Easton, Doylestown, York, Bensalem, Wilkes Barre, Springfield, Reinholds, Media, Slatington, Hummelstown, Lebanon, Pottstown and many other cities throughout Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania counties currently listed include: Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Bucks, Cambria, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Perry, Philadelphia and York County. 

Be sure to sign up for your free listing if you are the owner or manager of a veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned company. http://www.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.

If you are the owner of a Digital Logging Recorder company and are a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

Digital Logging Recorders are used to record 911 calls and other communications for police stations, PSAPS, air traffic control towers, military operations, hospitals, university security departments, fire departments, ambulance services, homeland security and any other industry where recording phone communications is essential. The companies listed in this directory all manufacture and sell these logging recorders.

The objective of the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory is to offer a growing list of Digital Logging Recorder Manufacturing businesses owned by veterans, active duty military, reservist and/or service disabled veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

If you are an independent real estate agent or an agent with an agency and you are a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory is to offer a growing list of Independent Real Estate Agents who are veterans, active duty military, reservist and/or service disabled veterans of the United States military.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

Currently, there are veteran-owned Education and Training schools listed that offer training related to:

• Auto Driving Schools
• Martial Arts Training (including: Martial Arts Schools)
• Online Schools (including: Online Traffic Schools)
• Boating and Marine (including: Boating Safety Training and Captain’s Licensing Courses)
• Motorcycle Driver Training
• Scuba Diving Training

If you are the owner and/or manager of a company that specializes in education and training services and your company or school is owned by a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your business’ free listing.

The objective of the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory is to offer a growing list of veteran-owned, active duty military, reservist and service disabled veteran owned businesses that offer education and training services to individuals as well as businesses throughout the United States.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

Currently the Health and Medical section lists health care facilities and services related to (partial list):

• Care Giver Services
• Environmental Health
• Exercise and Rehabilitation (Health Clubs | Personal Trainers | Yoga | Massage Therapy | Pilates Training)
• Hypnotherapy
• Nutrition
• Chiropractic Care
• Medical Equipment and Parts
• Holistic Health Care
• Mental Health Services
• Wellness Programs

As well as individual medical practices and medical facilities representing everything from plastic surgery to general family practice that are all owned by and/or managed by United States military veterans, active duty or reservist physicians and business owners.

We anticipate adding several hundred subcategories related to Health and Medical over the coming weeks as we continue to grow the Veteran Owned Business Directory to cater to all healthcare and medical related practices and businesses throughout the United States that are owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans. 

Also, if you are the owner and/or manager of a Health and Medical related practice that is owned by a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to direct them to the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get their business’ free listing.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

With the new push into alternative energy sources by the Obama Adminstration, solar energy is among a growing list of industries that should be growing over the next few years.  Businesses offering solar energy products and services include solar panel companies, solar energy consultants, businesses offering solar energy education and training, solar energy research companies and other solar energy products and service companies.

The objective of the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory is to offer a growing list of veteran-owned, active duty military, reservist and service disabled veteran owned businesses that offer services and products in the growing solar energy industry.

If you are the owner and/or manager of a company that specializes in solar energy products and/or services and your company is owned by a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your business’ free listing.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com