Posts Tagged ‘veteran owned business’

Veteran Business Owners needed for upcoming national business article on Military Experience and Business Leadership?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

Veteran Business Owners needed for upcoming national article:

“How Your Military Experience Influenced Your Business Leadership Style?”

Veteran Owned Business was recently contacted by a writer for a national publication who is working on an article about: “…how military experience influences the leadership styles of veteran business owners?“  In short, VOB has been asked to reach out to our members to find veteran owned businesses (with a minimum of 10 employees) to answer two (2) survey questions for possible inclusion in this–and future–business article(s).

If you are a military veteran (active duty and/or reserves works too), run a successful business and have at least 10 employees, please email us your answers to the following questions.  Also, please include your contact information in case we and/or the writer needs to get back in touch with you.

  1. Do you have any specific stories or examples that illustrate how the discipline instilled in you during your military career has translated into your career as the leader of a business?

  2. As you developed your own leadership style and practices, did you model yourself after any particular military leader: someone you served under or with, or whom you just know a great deal about? If so, who is that person (or people)?

Because of the demographics of the publication (and because the subject is “leadership styles”), the magazine is stipulating  the response come from a business owner who a) was/is in the military b) is still in business and c) has a minimum of 10 employees.

Please email your responses to: info@VeteranOwnedBusiness.com. Don’t forget to include your contact information including: name, business name, phone number, and email address.

We are keeping our fingers crossed we get a good response to this media request in order to help a few of our members get national exposure!

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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.

2011 Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies for Active Duty Military, Veterans and Military Families

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:


Many wonderful organizations have put together special “thank you” offerings for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases their respective families as well). Do you know of a special offer we are missing?  Email us details and we will be sure to add it or call us toll free at: (877) 862-5478 (extension #1).

Here is a growing list of what some of these companies are offering for Veterans Day 2011 (and beyond):

Updated 11/10/2011 (3:00pm EST):

Spinning Fork Italian Restaurant
Fairfield Ohio
20% off for Veterans and their families this 11/11/2011. Not to be used with any other offer or promotion. Alcohol Beverages Excluded.

UFood Grill
Boston Area
UFood Grill in Boston at Downtown Crossing, 530 Washington St, Landmark Center, 201 Brookline Ave and 222 Arsenal St in Watertown will be feeding all past and present military personnel free tomorrow for Veteran’s Day (11/11/11). Military guests will just need to provide ID. This is their 3rd year providing this service. UFood Grill’s CEO and COO are very proud to be veterans.

Charlie and Jake’s
West Melbourne Florida Location: “50% off for military members on Veteran’s Day”.
All other locations: “10% off and a free alcoholic beverage”.

Papaya King Hollywood
Hollywood, California
Veterans and Active Duty Military receive one of their renowned hot dogs, for free, all day on Veteran’s Day.  In addition, for 11.11.11 (also Veteran’s Day), we’re offering everyone $0.11 fries with the purchase of any hot dog.

Bar Louie America
Nationwide
Offering one free lunch or dinner on Veterans Day.

Southwest Moe’s
Nationwide
10% off for veterans

 

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2011 Nationwide Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
Restaurants

Applebee’s
Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. There will be 7 entrĂ©es to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required.

Champps Americana
We’re celebrating our Veterans with an All American Meal! All Veterans and Active Military will receive a free burger on November 11th! Proof of service required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations.

Chili’s
Visit Chili’s on Friday, November 11, 2011, to get your Veteran’s Day free meal if you are a veteran or on active military duty. You’ll get to choose between 7 great entrees at participating restaurants.

Denny’s
Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Nov. 11. 2011. Free Grand Slam breakfast to any veteran from 6:00am – 10:00pm. Only valid in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo NY areas.

Duffy’s Sports Grill
Duffy’s is donating 5% of all sales on Veterans Day 2011 to Honor Flight of South Florida.

Famous Dave’s
On November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day, Famous Dave’s would like to thank all former and current military personnel for their dedication and commitment to our country. Discounts vary in each of the 150 United States Locations.

Golden Corral
For the 11th year in a row, Golden Corral Restaurants will offer their Military Appreciation Monday dinner. The event is scheduled this year from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. All personnel are welcome, including retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves.

Hooters
On November 11th, in honor of Veterans day Hooters is offering a free meal to veterans and active military. The free meal is 10 free wings boneless or traditional. (Drink Purchase Required).

Hy-Vee
Free breakfast buffet – Nov. 11
Applies to: Active military and veterans
Available at participating Hy-Vee grocery store with in-store dining.

Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut – Nov. 11
Applies to: Active duty and veterans
Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores.

McCormick and Schmicks
On Sunday, November 13th Mccormick and Schmicks pay tribute to our veterans with a complimentary entree from a special menu. Space is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.

Olive Garden
On Friday, November 11th, all veterans and active duty military are invited to enjoy a FREE entree during regular business hours.  ID required.  Go here to see menu options and for more details.

Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin’ Onions and Coca Cola from Monday Nov. 7 – Friday Nov. 11.

Shoney’s
Bring a veteran or active duty military to Shoney’s on Friday, November 11th from 6AM to 2PM receive a FREE BUFFET with the purchase of a regularly-priced buffet!

Spaghetti Warehouse
11-cents meal with coupon – Nov. 11
Applies to: Everyone
Print the coupon here and get a serving of lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, or any original recipe spaghetti entree for just 11 cents.

Subway
Select SUBWAY¼ Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2011 at participating local SUBWAY¼ restaurants.

Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse will be giving away Veteran’s Day free meals on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

T.G.I Fridays
On Friday, November 11 2011, Veterans can take advantage of a Buy One, Get One Free deal on entrees. This offer is not valid with any other offer, must present acceptable ID, and valid only at participating locations.

Tijuana Flats
50% off military and active duty on Friday (11/11/2011), 10% off year round.

Tim Hortons
Free donut – Nov. 11
Applies to: Veterans

Twin Peaks Restaurants
Free entrĂ©e, up to $10 – Nov. 11
Applies to: Active duty and veterans
Dine-in only and a tip is not included.

Uno Chicago Grill
Show up on Veterans Day in uniform, with a photo of yourself in uniform or with a military or veteran’s I.D. and receive a 19.43% discount on their food and non-alcoholic beverage beverages purchases.

Restaurants.com
Get $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for only $10; $100 eGift card for only $10.99.

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2011 Nationwide Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
Entertainment

Anheuser-Busch Parks
(SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, Water Country USA)
Single Day Complimentary Admission.

Battley Harley-Davidson – Veterans Day Ride to Arlington National Cemetery
Gaithersburg, Maryland
All Riders Welcome. Join us for ride to Arlington National Cemetery as we pay tribute to Veterans past and present.
Meet 7:45am Kickstands up 8:30am SHARP.

Battleship Cove
Fall River, Massachusetts
The world’s largest naval-ship museum, located in Fall River, Mass offers free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active duty and reservists on Veterans Day.

Brevard Zoo
Melbourne Florida
Free admission to all active and retired military from November 11 to 13.

Boston Duck Tours
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Duck Tours will also offer all spouses and children of any present or past military personnel a special $10.00 per person ticket.

Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Free admission – Nov 11 to 13
Applies to: Active-duty, retirees, veterans, Reserves and their immediate dependents
Tickets are only available on-site.

FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling)
Florida
Offering free admission to  both Florida wrestling shows on November 11 and 12.

Historic Jamestowne
Jamestowne, Virginia
The National Park Service commemorates Veterans Day with Fee Free days at Historic Jamestowne November 11-13.

Knott’s Berry Farm/ Knott’s Soak City
Buena Park, California
Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a guest during Veteran’s Month, November 1-26.

Navy Memorial
Washington, D.C.

Free admission to any veteran or member of the armed forces.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.

National Parks, Forests and Monuments
Nationwide
Admission is free to everyone on Veterans Day.

Natural Elements Salon & Spa
Chesapeake, Virginia
Providing free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military.

The North Carolina Aquarium
Free admission to everyone on Thursday, November 11.

Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton, Ohio

Any veteran or member of the armed forces and their spouse or a guest will be admitted free of charge to the Hall of Fame for a day-long recognition of  US Military veterans.

Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio
In honor of Veterans Day, the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to offer all veterans and active military members (with valid I.D.) complimentary general admission from Tuesday, Nov. 8 though Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

San Jacinto Monument and Museum
La Porte, Texas

Free admission – Nov. 7 to 13
Applies to: Veterans and their families
Free admission to the theatre, Observation Floor and, on Nov.12-13. the special exhibit.

Universal Studios Hollywood
Hollywood, California

Discount options for tour and attraction tickets to all armed-forces members all year long, including Veterans Day.

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2011 Nationwide Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
Stores

7-Eleven
Free small Slurpee – 11.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 11
Applies to: Active military and veterans

Amazon.com
Free Veterans Day Honor MP3 album download. Album includes 12 songs by bands and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Big Lots
10% off your entire purchase with valid military ID.

Brides Across America
Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.

Build-A-Bear
Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount November 11th-15th on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Cabela’s Outdoor Store
Employee discount of 5% to 50% – Nov. 11 to12
Applies to: Veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel.

Dollar General
From  November 11, 2011 till November 13, 2011 11, all veterans, active duty military, National Guard, Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount.

Fashion Bug
Get 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.  Contact your local store for more details.

Foot Locker
Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20% discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports, even on sale items.

Jos. A. Bank
Veterans Day Sale- 1 Day Only! All Suits On Sale- 2nd for $47 Mix ‘n Match. 40% Off All Dress Shirts, Sportshirts, Ties & Sportswear. Free Shipping on Orders $195+. Valid: November 11.

Lowe’s
All veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.

Home Depot
Offers a 10-percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID.

K-Mart
Exclusive Early Veterans Day Sale – Nov. 10th! EXTRA 5-10% off Almost Everything.

Macy’s
15% off – through Nov. 13
Applies to: Everyone

Sears
5% to 15% off almost everything – through Nov. 10
Applies to: Everyone
Applies only to sales through Sears.com.

Sport Clips
Discounts on haircuts -  Nov. 11
Applies to: Active duty and veterans

Surdyke Harley Davison
Fetus, Missouri
10% of sales (MotorClothes, P&A, & Service) from Nov. 11 – 12 will be donated to Camp Hope–an outdoor recreational camp for wounded soldiers.

Sams Club
In honor of Veterans Day, Sam’s Club¼ locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo¼ canes free of charge on November 9th, 11th and 12th, 2011 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance.

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2011 Nationwide Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
Accommodations

Red Roof Inn
Offering 15% off all stays for veterans for the month of November.

Bed & Breakfast for Vets
B&Bs throughout North America will open their doors to active and retired military and vets and one guest by offering a free room to those who’ve served in the military on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

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2011 Nationwide Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
Miscellaneous

Free Car Wash (various locations around the United States)
Grace For Vets is a united front of car wash operators that provide a FREE CAR WASH to veterans & service personnel each year on November 11 to honor their past & present service to their country.

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Many offers come with disclaimers. Please be sure to contact each company directly with any questions/concerns.

Do you know of a special offer we are missing?  Email us details and we will be sure to add it or call us toll free at: (877) 862-5478 (extension #1).

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.

Cracker Barrel Offers Thanks to Veterans with Red, White & Blue Limited Edition Signature Peg Games

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

Cracker Barrel Offers Thanks to Veterans with Red, White & Blue Limited Edition Signature Peg Games

Donation to Wounded Warrior Project for Each Special Veteran’s Day Peg Game Purchased

Lebanon, Tenn. (November 4, 2011)– Many of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s guests and employees are veterans of the United States military forces, so the popular restaurant concept is pleased to offer a limited edition of its signature peg game in honor of these distinctive people, and in observance of Veteran’s Day. Cracker Barrel is offering, for a limited time, its signature peg game in which the golf tees are a patriotic red, white, and blue. In keeping with Cracker Barrel’s traditional role of supporting organizations that provide for the needs of our service people and veterans, Cracker Barrel is donating to Wounded Warrior Projectℱ (WWP) one dollar for each special edition peg game sold until November 30, 2011. WWP is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

“Our nation’s troops and veterans deserve our sincerest respect and appreciation,” said Cracker Barrel’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Chris Ciavarra. “We believe that the best way we can be there for them is to provide support to organizations that, in turn, offer the services needed by those who have served their country.” Cracker Barrel has backed Wounded Warrior Project since 2006 through various promotions, including providing a portion of the proceeds from the sale of three popular CDs in Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program, featuring Montgomery Gentry, Wynonna Judd, and Randy Travis. This is the first time Cracker Barrel has modified its signature peg game for an opportunity to provide for a charitable contribution. Cracker Barrel recognizes that there are many worthwhile ways to support troops and the military effort in general. To focus efforts for a meaningful impact, the company spoke with members of the military and veterans to determine a path, and, knowing that you can’t be all things to all people, it became clear that working with organizations that support our troops is a good way of honoring our military personnel.

About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage
all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 608 company-owned locations in 42 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.

About Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.  Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service members, to help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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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.

Attention VOBs and SDVOSBs/DVBEs: Beyond the Call U.S. Veterans in Business Award Program

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Nominate Someone for America’s Most Influential Business Connector, Best Business Connector in the San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond the Call U.S. Veteran in Business AwardsUS Small Business Conference 11-11-11

The U.S. Small Business Conference will be honoring three people in 2011 for their contribution and support of small business.  America’s Most Influential Business Connector, Best Business Connector in the San Francisco Bay Area or Beyond the Call U.S. Veteran in Business . Winners to be announced at the Opening Ceremony at the U.S. Small Business Conference on November 11th in San Francisco, CA. Please think about who you know that is influential, seems to know everyone and has made an impact in their community or made a difference to you in your own business. Share a story about who they are and why they should receive this award. We invite you to nominate an associate, client, co-worker, friend or acquaintance that you believe is an exceptional candidate for this year’s award. Deadline to submit a nomination is Oct 23rd, 2011.

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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.

Military Casting Call: NYC’s Aquila Theatre Seeks United States Military Veterans To Work With Professional Actors

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

New York’s acclaimed Aquila Theatre is seeking performers who have served in the United States military to work with professional actors in performances of staged readings as part of Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives, a major new national public program, supported by a prestigious Chairman’s Special Award from the National Endowment of the Humanities aimed at bringing the veteran community and public together around the ancient works. We particularly welcome applications from women veterans.

Aquila Theatre is a twenty year-old company that has established a reputation as the leading classical touring theatre group in the USA earning prestigious support from the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities. Aquila is professional company in residence at New York University’s Center for Ancient Studies and based in NYC. www.aquilatheatre.com.

Actors are paid a stipend for each reading.

To apply please send a short note describing your interest, the details of your service and a picture to:
Kimberly Pau Donato, Artistic and Producing Associate
Aquila Theatre
4 Washington Square North #452
New York, NY 10003
(212) 992-9642
(212) 995-4352 fax
kimberly@aquilatheatre.com
www.aquilatheatre.com
www.ancientgreeksmodernlives.org

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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.

San Diego County Veteran Owned Businesses: Save Money & Recycle Your Fluorescent Lights Free of Charge

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Attention San Diego County Businesses Owned by Military Veterans:
Save Money & Recycle Your Fluorescent Lights Free of Charge!!!

San Diego Department of Environmental Health has teamed up with Veteran Owned Business to bring a huge savings to San Diego County Veteran Owned Businesses!

Small Businesses: Save Money & Recycle Your Fluorescent Lights Free of Charge!!!  If you own a small business, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health wants to save you money by helping you recycle your fluorescent lights free of charge! To qualify for this opportunity, businesses must be located in San Diego County.

California State law requires everyone must recycle florescent lights, which can cost small businesses hundreds of dollars a year. Thanks to an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant from The US Department of Energy, The San Diego County of Environmental Health is currently able to offer a limited time opportunity to properly recycle lamps at no cost.

To participate, simply fax or mail your request form (available at: www.sdhhw.org under “universal waste”). Once your request is processed, you will receive a pre-postage paid kits that can be filled and shipped directly to a recycler for proper management.

Businesses can acquire a maximum of four (4) kits that will accommodate up to 200 bulbs (depending on size and type) while supplies last. This program is anticipated to run through June 2012.

Remember: Disposal of Fluorescent lamps (tubes and bulbs) to the trash is prohibited in California

Fluorescent lamps must be managed as Universal Waste and properly recycled according to Section 66273.33 of Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of toxic metal mercury so do your part and recycle!

For more information and/or to request forms, please contact:
Yazmin Amado Vu
(858) 694-2232
yazmin.amadovu@sdcounty.ca.gov

Protect Your Health & Our Environment! Recycle!

Click here to view: the San Diego Recycling Program Brochure

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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.

New Categories Added: Gunsmith, VoIP Services, VoIP Resellers, Mary Kay, Shalkee and Herbalife Distributors

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new categories added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory of over 6,500 members.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our Veteran Owned Business Directory members.

  1. Gunsmith (under Military and Law Enforcement in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  2. Shaklee Independent Distributors (under Independent Sales Representative Opportunities in the Business Services Category)
  3. Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant (under Independent Sales Representative Opportunities in the Business Services Category)
  4. Herbalife Independent Distributor (under Independent Sales Representative Opportunities in the Business Services Category)
  5. VoIP Resellers (under Telecommunications in the Technology Category)
  6. VoIP Services (under Telecommunications in the Technology Category)
  7. VoIP Resellers (in the Internet Services Category)
  8. VoIP Services (in the Internet Services Category)
  9. VoIP Resellers (under I.T. and Technology in the Business Services Category)
  10. VoIP Services (under I.T. and Technology in the Business Services Category)

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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.

VA Strengthens Veteran-Owned Small Business Eligibility Process | Department of Veterans Affairs News Release

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

VA Strengthens Veteran-Owned Small Business Eligibility Process

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to support legitimate veteran-owned small businesses seeking contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs after the VA Inspector General (VAIG) released an audit report critical of its small business verification and contract oversight program.

“VA takes the recommendations in this report very seriously. Since October 2010, VA has taken decisive action to strengthen our verification process to ensure that only legitimate Veteran-owned small businesses become eligible to contract with the federal government,” said Tom Leney Executive Director of the VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

The VAIG report released today audited the VA’s Veteran-Owned and Small and Disadvantaged Business eligibility verification and contract award process from May 2009 to May 2010. The findings pre-date the implementation of strong reforms VA put in place in December 2010 to strengthen the veteran-owned small business verification process. On December 10, 2010, VA sent a letter to over 13,000 firms in its database informing them of new standards for verification of veteran-owned small business status. In the December 10, 2010 letter, VA identified an expanded and extensive set of business-related documents required to be submitted for review as part of the verification process and greatly expanded the number of applications that received the additional scrutiny of an on-site examination.

Since January 1, 2011 VA has processed over 7,500 applications. Nearly 1,500 companies were verified as Veteran-owned small businesses while 1,135 companies were denied verification as a result of the more rigorous review process. An additional 5,000 firms withdrew their applications or were denied for incomplete documentation. Some of the reasons for rejection include the inability to verify that the owner is a Veteran or disabled Veteran, failure to prove a Veteran is the majority owner, and lack of day-to-day operational management of the company by a Veteran.

The Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE) has also implemented extensive quality controls to ensure those firms verified are in fact eligible to compete as veteran owned firms.

For more information contact: Josh Taylor at 202-461-7216

Attention San Diego County SDVOSBs / DVBEs: 7th Annual UCSD Small Business Diversity Fair and Expo

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Attention San Diego County SDVOSBs / DVBEs:

Small Business Diversity Expo 2011

August 9, 2011
Event time: 10am- 2:00pm
Set-up time: 7:30am-9:15am
UCSD, University Centers

The UCSD Procurement and Contracts Small Business Development Office is inviting San Diego Small Businesses to attend the 7th annual Vendor Expo, August 9, 2011, at the Price Center located in the center of UCSD campus.  This dynamic opportunity is sponsored specifically for Small Business to display information about products and services to our campus community.  Expect to network with other vendors professionals and a variety of campus professionals. Do not miss this great opportunity!

If you are a small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, HUBZone or a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, you should make it your business to attend the 7th Annual UCSD Small Business Fair. This is one day you can’t afford to miss. Please join us.

To register for this event, please visit www-bfs.ucsd.edu/sbo/fair/

UCSD Small Business Development Office
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla Ca. 92093-0914
858-534-SBDO (7236)
sbdo@ucsd.edu

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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.

New VOB Categories: Wedding Flowers, Lawn Statues, Cajun Restaurants, Oil and Lube, Mobile Video Game Theater Rentals

Friday, July 15th, 2011
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new categories added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory of over 6,500 members.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

  1. Wedding Flowers (under Wedding in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  2. Lawn Statues (under Landscaping Supplies in the Home and Garden Category)
  3. Cajun Style Restaurants (under Restaurants and Dining in the Food and Drink Category)
  4. Oil and Lube Services (under Automotive in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  5. Annual Veterans and Military Events (in the Nonprofit and Free Help Category)
  6. Mobile Video Theater Rentals (under Event, Party and Entertainment Services in the Business Services Category)
  7. Mobile Video Game Theater (under Party Supplies in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)

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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.