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3,500 Veteran Owned Businesses Strong and Growing

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Directory WebsiteWe are very proud to state that VeteranOwnedBusiness.com has now surpassed 3,500 business profiles.  Since going live on Veteran’s Day 2008, VeteranOwnedBusiness.com has now added and approved over 3,500 businesses owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, National Guard and Coast Guard.

True from the very first day we launched VeteranOwnedBusiness.com… there is still absolutely no cost to list a business and there is absolutely no cost to search for a business!  We have received numerous phone calls (some days more than 100 calls in a day) and thousands of emails of praise from proud Americans from all over the world Veteran Owned Business Directory Logothanking us and letting us know they’ve used VeteranOwnedBusiness.com to find a business.  We’ve also received a ton of calls and emails from businesses listed letting us know how much they appreciate their membership and how their free listing has helped them bring in business–and for many–help keep their doors open during these very trying economic times.

Other notable achievements:

  • Nearly 6 million (6,000,000) pages viewed since going live on Veteran’s Day 2008
  • Over half a million (500,000) visitors since going live
  • Have nearly 200 profiles of non profits who directly help veterans, active duty military and their respective families

Our entire staff continues to work hard (practically around the clock) to further the development of VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.  We have many new features and functionalities planned for release in 2010.  One of our biggest goals is to continue to grow our veteran owned business directory by reaching our goal of 5,000 businesses profiled by the end of 2010.  We know we have miles to go as far as having some of the development work done; however, our goal all along has been to create a comprehensive, user friendly place for procurement people, prime contractors, fellow veteran owned businesses and of course the every day consumer to go to easily find and conduct business with businesses owned by our country’s military heroes!  Because this number has grown so rapidly, we have actually had to spend more time on the sign up area than other areas.  Please be patient as we continue to work toward an even more comprehensive directory.

Please be sure to help us spread the word about VeteranOwnedBusiness.com by sharing it with everyone you know. You can simply email the link or you can visit our badge page and download a banner or badge for use on your site.

Thank You!

VOB Development Team
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
Owned and Operated by U.S. Military Veterans
(877) VOB-List

Welcome Non Profit Organization The Alaska Veterans Project to VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

Friday, March 5th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome The Alaska Veterans Project of Fairbanks, Alaska (Fairbanks North Star County AK) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

The Alaska Veterans Project Details: Directory of services and assistance for Alaska’s military veterans. This is a free non-profit project by Alaska veterans… for Alaska veterans. If you’re looking for a topic that would be of interest for fellow veterans (but you don’t see a category for it here), please let us know.

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.

Welcome Non Profit Vermont Vet-to-Vet, Inc. to the Veteran Owned Business Directory

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Vermont Vet-to-Vet Non Profit OrganizationVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Vermont Vet-to-Vet, Inc. of Northfield, Vermont (Washington County VT) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Vermont Vet-to-Vet, Inc. Details: Vermont Vet-to-Vet offers peer-to-peer support to veterans of all eras, including those who are now returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. It is essential for Veterans to be able to safely, and confidentially, talk about issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, family issues, bi-polar and borderline personalities disorders, and many other disorders and reoccurring illnesses. The importance of Vermont Vet-to-Vet peer support is that these Veterans will trust and talk to a fellow Veteran in most cases before they will a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or VA doctor. Peers offer each other an understanding that comes from having experienced a similar situation or problem.

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 Non Profit Vetmade Industries, Inc.

Monday, February 1st, 2010

VetMade Industries LogoVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Vetmade Industries, Inc. of Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County FL) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Vetmade Industries, Inc. Details: Vetmade Industries, Inc. (501c3) Non-Profit Mission: Provide exceptionally qualified workers to business and industry after an intensive 5-month paid vocational on the job training program. Partner with local businesses to teach disabled veterans a valuable skill and trade; along with other business and industrial skills in order to prepare the veteran for his or her re-entry into the work force.The goal of Vetmade Industries is not solely to teach veterans technical skills, rather to prepare them for long-term careers. Currently, Vetmade is operating a woodworking shop in Tampa Florida; proceeds from the sale of our hand-made items goes back to the veterans in the form of wages and training; as well as ensuring we can continue to provide services to the disabled veterans in the Tampa area.

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.

January 2010 Website Statistics for the Veteran Owned Business Directory

Monday, February 1st, 2010

January 2010’s website stats for VeteranOwnedBusiness.com are now completed.  We are very happy to announce that traffic continues to exceed our wildest expectations.  January’s page view numbers reached nearly a half a million pages viewed.

Here are January’s numbers (rounded):

  • 35,000+ = Site visitors in January 2010
  • 460,000+ = Page views in January 2010
  • 13+ = Number of pages viewed on average per visitor
  • 12,000+ = Number of unique search terms used to find VeteranOwnedBusiness.com in various search engines
  • 350,000+ = Total number of all pages in VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
  • 22+ Minutes = Average time on site

We’d like to thank the thousands of websites out there who have taken the time to link their websites to VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.  It’s partially because of these great veteran owned business supporters that our daily visitor numbers continue to rise. If you would like to show your support for Veteran Owned Businesses and/or you own or work for a veteran owned business and would like to let the world know, please visit our “free banner” page to download one of several free banners you can put on your website, embed in emails, etc.: http://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/VOB_reciprocal_link.php.  Be sure to let us know if you added a link to receive special recognition.

Regards,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
Directory of Veteran Owned Companies

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Non Profit Banyan Tree Project, Inc.

Friday, January 29th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Banyan Tree Project, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County FL) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Banyan Tree Project, Inc. Details: Banyan Tree Project, Inc. provides transitional housing, case management, substance abuse recovery, peer support groups, supportive housing, re-entry programs, disease prevention, employment coaching, life skills groups, recreation and social activities, transportation, information and referrals to vets, homeless, substance abusers, ex-offenders and disenfranchised males.

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.

nyan Tree Project, Inc.

We Welcome Non Profit Organization ConcertsForTroops.org, Inc.

Friday, January 29th, 2010

ConcertsForTroops.org LogoVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome ConcertsForTroops.org, Inc. of Joppa, Maryland (Harford County MD) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

ConcertsForTroops.org, Inc. Details: ConcertsForTroops.org, Inc., a non-profit organization, produces morale-boosting professional live music for U.S. troops and their families. It all started at Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s (WRAMC) Family Fall Festival in October 2007. This inspiring event was one of the primary catalysts for the creation of ConcertsForTroops.Org and we’ve found the morale boosting and inspiration to be a two-way street. “There’s seriously wounded troops here that are missing limbs who amazingly and selflessly just want to get back with their combat units in Iraq or Afghanistan, and they’re giving us a great, great feeling with such a great response, it’s just amazing”, said Founder and Music Director Bobby ‘Blue’ Perry, who also serves as the bandleader and guitarist of the houserockin’ band Blues Unchained. Blues Unchained has donated profits from their bands t-shirts sales to help raise funds, and singer Eddie Crowe adds, “the feeling you get playing for the troops is incredible, I’ll play for them anytime, anywhere”. The Washington Redskins, the University of Maryland’s Athletic Department, The Baltimore Sports Museums (Babe Ruth Museum, Sports Legends Museums), ESPN Sportscaster Scott Van Pelt, Fox Sports Radio, Blues Unchained, and others came together to contribute donated t-shirts, souvenirs, autographed banners and more that was distributed to the troops at the concert. Read more about our awesome and humbling experience at this inspiring event here.

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.

Welcome American Veterans Helping Veterans AVHV Non Profit Organization

Monday, January 11th, 2010

American Veterans Helping Veterans LogoVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome American Veterans Helping Veterans of Bolingbrook, Illinois (Will County IL) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

American Veterans Helping Veterans Details: The mission of American Veterans Helping Veterans is based on inherent human conditions. People need to have a sense of self worth in order to lead happy and productive lives. American Veterans Helping Veterans understands that Veterans often have difficulties re-establishing themselves in society due to injuries such as TBI. This leads to unemployment and emotional distress. AVHV believes that by helping the Veteran improve their financial and medical hardships, positive steps can be taken towards their return to rich and fulfilling lives. It’s the least we can do after the sacrifices the Veteran’s and their families have made towards the preservation of our freedom.. Read more about American Veterans Helping Veterans… 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 Missouri’s Heartland Alternative Energy LLC

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com would like to welcome Heartland Alternative Energy LLC of Chesterfield, Missouri (St. Louis County MO) as our latest Veteran Owned Business Directory enhanced listing.

Heartland Alternative Energy LLC Details:
“A Green Company, We can provide energy efficient Lighting by various Manufactures, Solar LED for Parking Lots, Parks or City Streets. AC powered LED lighting for City Streets and Parks. Solar Panels by Kyocera, Evergreen and others. Solar Hot water Tanks, Attic Breeze solar attic fans, solar Pumps for wells. Solar Collectors.
We also sell Unisolar thin film for buildings. Earth Care solar collectors for Boats, RV’s, Boat Motors, Golf Carts. Wind Turbines: Wind Terra, Bergey, Jacobs and others.”

Heartland Alternative Energy LLC is owned by a retired Army Veteran.

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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.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Spotlight Sponsor Anacapa Technologies

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com would like to welcome Anacapa Technologies of San Dimas, California (Los Angeles County CA) as our latest Veteran Owned Business Directory Spotlight Sponsor.

Anacapa Technologies Post Details:
“Anacapa Technologies, Inc is a certified Veteran owned small business. Anacapa is a developer and manufacturer of unique and patented topical anti-infective agents that are effective against a broad variety of infectious agents including bacteria, including MRSA, VRE, C. difficile, etc, as well as fungi and viral agents. The company is also engaged in the manufacture of hospital odor control agents.”

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.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com