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Details About The Veteran / Wounded Warrior Career Expo 2011 At The New Yorker Hotel On May 24, 2011 In NYC

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Conducted in 2005 at the Javits Center in NYC, this Expo was attended by 7,000 Veterans, 122 companies and 80 vendors resulting in 500+ new hires.

This year Veterans will include the following:

  • West Point, Annapolis and Air Force Academy Graduates
  • Active Duty Junior / Senior Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers
  • Technical & Non-Technical Enlisted Personnel
  • Wounded Warriors
  • Military Veterans

A Resume Database of all Veterans attending the Expo will be available to companies one week before the Expo to pre-select candidates for interview.

Program organizers include Hire Disability Solutions, Academy Recruiters LLC, Veterans Across America, the New York Times and several Wounded Warrior organizations.

When: May 24, 2011

Where: The New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Avenue & 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

To Register:

Companies / Vendors: Please email / phone Ken Williams, West Point Class of 1969, President, Academy Recruiters LLC at KenWilliams@Academy-Associates.com / (203) 798-6029. Expo registration and sponsorship information will be forwarded.

Candidates: Please go to www.hireds.com and click on the Expo button to register and upload your resume. All candidates attending must register for the Expo.

Next Expo: November 7, Intrepid Sea & Space Museum


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.

VOB Welcomes Our Forgotten Warriors, A Veterans Assistance Program for U.S. Military Veterans

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Our Forgotten Warriors of Ewa Beach, Hawaii (Honolulu County HI) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Nonprofit Section.

Our Forgotten Warriors Details: “The overall mission of Our Forgotten Warriors (OFW) is to aid our warriors so that they may participate within their communities equally. We seek to bring about positive results in leadership by finding placement for qualified warriors in responsible and responsive leadership roles. We strive to promote positive public perception of our wounded warriors. These goals will be accomplished by an increased availability to personal assistance services, funding to retrofit houses to make them handicapped accessible and offering equal educational opportunities. Access to information, technology and transit services will also be offered”.

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.

Some Vets Get Chance at Medical Retirement

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

According to Military.com, Approximately 70,000 veterans who were given a medical separation between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 have the chance to have their separations reviewed and possibly changed to a medical retirement. To be eligible veterans must have been medically separated with a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less, and originally not found eligible for retirement.

Physical Disability Board of Review

Service members who have been medically separated since September 11, 2001 will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy.

The new Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) will examine each applicant’s medical separation, compare DoD and VA ratings, and make a recommendation to the respective Service Secretary (or designee.) A disability rating cannot be lowered and any change to the rating is effective on the date of final decision by the Service Secretary.

To be eligible for PDBR review, a service member must have been medically separated between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 with a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less, and not found eligible for retirement.

There are significant differences between this new PDBR review and a Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Record (BCMR/BCNR) review. These differences are outlined here and are also in the instructions accompanying the application (form DD-294).

While the Air Force is the lead for the PDBR process, case tracking and reporting, a joint service board will conduct the evaluation and review of each case. Applicants will not be able to appear in person, but may include any statements, briefs, medical records or other supporting documents with their application. After the document review is completed and a final decision is made, each applicant will be notified of the decision and any further information regarding a change of rating.

A final version of the application (form DD-294) was approved on January 9, 2009 and is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/formsprogram.htm (under “DoD Forms Inventory 0001-0499″). Applications are now being accepted.

Please refer to the FAQ document for more information about the Physical Disability Board of Review.

You may contact the PDBR intake unit at the following address:

SAF/MRBR
550 C Street West
Suite 41
Randolph AFB, Texas 78150-4743

Please keep in mind that their office cannot discuss the merits of your application. You may wish to contact your local veterans’ service organization for advice or guidance.

The DoD Instruction on the PDBR process is available here:http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/604044p.pdf.

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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.

We Welcome The Veteran Awareness Coalition To The Nonprofit Section Of Our Veteran Owned Business Directory

Monday, March 21st, 2011

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Veteran Awareness Coalition of Manchester, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County NH) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Nonprofit Section.

Veteran Awareness Coalition Details: “Veteran Awareness Coalition’s mission is to provide veterans and their families with every resource possible to deal with post war issues and access other fellow veterans in order to create the possibility of successful reintegration and participation in life in a way that is meaningful”.

Are you with a nonprofit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory nonprofit section.

Casting United States Military Veterans For Upcoming USAA Insurance Commercials

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Casting Members of USAA Insurance For A SAG Commercial

Now casting men & women of all ages & ethnicities AND their families that are members of USAA Insurance (USAA is a military based insurance company).

Looking for retired or honorably discharged members who have multi-generational families who are members of USAA. The original family member who served in the military must come in to audition with you.

If you are a USAA member, or know a friend or family member who is, we want to talk to them.

Casting this week.
Shoots the week of April 18th in Los Angeles.

Pay is sag scale plus possible residuals if you are selected.

Email ALL the information requested below to:
danbellcasting@gmail.com

  1. Your name (first and last)
  2. Contact phone number
  3. City/Zip where you live (Must in Southern California)
  4. Occupation
  5. Tell us about your USAA membership/family military experience
  6. Photo of you/and or your family if possible- jpg format

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Call 310-584-7010 – Dan Bell’s EXT


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 theVeteranOwnedBusiness.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.

Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Hiring Fair – March 24 2011 – Hyatt Regency Chicago

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The US Chamber, The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Chamber, through their Disability works Department and the ESGR have eagerly embraced a plan to help more veterans find employment. Both chambers are pleased to announce the 2011 Chicago “Hiring our Heroes” event. This job fair for veterans and their spouses will take place on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel at 151 E. Wacker Drive. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is calling all employers with open positions to register for this important event. It will be moderated by Kevin Schmiegel, Vice President of the United States Chamber of Commerce

Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL

Listed below is the event schedule:
8:00am – 9:00am: Veterans and Employers will check-in at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower Ground Level entrance near The Grand Ballroom. A name badge will provided for you. Veterans bring at LEAST 30 resumes with you!

9:00am – 9:30am: Breakfast and the kick-off ceremony

9:30am – 12:00pm: Job Fair

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch and Presentation

1:00pm – 3:30pm: Job fair will resume and conclude.

***EMPLOYER REGISTRATION HAS REACHED CAPACITY, TO BE WAITLISTED PLEASE CONTACT ,MARADY NORMAN AT 312-494-6726 or mnorman@chicagolandchamber.org. ***

VET AND VET SPOUSE REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

All registrations must be received by March 19th, 2011.

This event is in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and ESGR.

More Information on “Hiring our Heroes”

In conjunction with the Veterans Hiring Fair, we are also pleased to offer a transition workshop on March 16, 2011 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency as well. Veterans and their spouses are welcome to attend the workshop, which is run by Monster and includes instruction on networking, resume tips, job hunting strategies, and interview techniques.

If you are interested in attending the transition workshop please register online at http://chicagoland-psw.eventbrite.com/ by March 14.

For additional information about the transition workshop or the hiring fair, please contact Marady Norman at 312-494-6726 or mnorman@chicagolandchamber.org

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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.

Missouri Veterans Support Convention – 26 March 2011 – VFW POST 3168 – Richland MO

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Missouri Veterans Support Convention – Help veterans learn how to receive disability assistance, employment assistance, education opportunities and needed fellowship and council to adjust from combat experiences.

Time: 0900-1500 hrs.
Date: 26 March 2011
Location: VFW POST 3168
26050 Swindell Drive
Richland, MO 65556

This is a statewide event and will have around 250 leaders from organizations like the VFW, American legion, Mission Continues, Missouri Veterans Commission and many other active Veteran groups. Leaders from many VA organizations (state and federal) will be speaking on Veteran benefits and assistance programs. Veteran support groups and nonprofit organizations will be providing information about available Veteran opportunities and / or request for assistance.

The purpose of the convention is for veterans and community members to receive first hand information on current veterans related issues and topics. Participants will gain information directly from the organizations tasked with the responsibility of protecting and providing for our Veterans and their families and will gives you an opportunity to interface and address concerns to directors of many VA organizations.

We will be speaking to hundreds who will intern do the same. Please come and become informed so as to bring back the most current information to your communities, families and fellow veterans.

Additionally several state legislators will address the group on current issues and answer direct questions relating to their involvement in VA affairs and legislation that directly affects the betterment of Veterans and their families.

Some briefing topics: State and Federal legislation; Veteran Service Officer; Veterans employment opportunities and assistance; Disability services; Department Of Elementary and Secondary Education support; combat related issues; available statewide community programs, Veterans Cemetery, Veterans Homes, and many more.

We welcome suggestions on potential guest speakers and organizations. Please share your ideas with me and I will make them happen. We welcome you to speak to the group about your organization and to have an information booth or display showcasing how you support Veterans. There is no charge for the event aside from an optional lunch meal.

If you have any questions please call me on my cell at (573) 855 8012 or e-mail me at lz.laszacs@us.army.mil.

POC/Organizer: Tony Laszacs
Chairman; C3 Veterans Representative
Address: P.O. Box 266; Waynesville, Missouri, 65583
Phone: (573) 855-8012
Email: tlaszacs@gmail.com

Event Sponsor: John Sawyer
VFW Post 3168;
Address: 26050 Swindell Drive; Richland, MO 65556
Phone: (573) 528-3027
Email: vfw3168@centurylink.net

Lunch will be served on location. Tentatively: Spaghetti (vegetarian and meet), Salad, Bread, Cobbler, Coffee, Tea, Water around $6.00 or less.


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.

FREE Florida SDVOSB Conference for Government Contractors – SBDC at the University of West Florida Pensacola

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Service Connected Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business — What Do I Do?

Topic: Government Contracting

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 401 E Chase St, Ste 100 Pensacola, FL 32502-6160

Fee: FREE

SBDC at the University of West Florida Pensacola
Self-certification? Verification? Certification? Discusses federal, VA and state policies regarding SCDV owned small businesses.

Speaker(s): Laura Subel, Procurement Specialist

Phone: 850.595.0063
Click here to send an Email

Register for this event online

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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.

VOB Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers Needed – Outreach Event For Bob Hope Airport Expansion Project

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

OUTREACH EVENT FOR:
Regional Intermodal Transportation Center Planned at Bob Hope Airport

OPEN HOUSE – Prequalified General Contractor(s) – (MANDATORY)
Invitation to all trade contractors, vendors & suppliers

When: March 15, 2011 @ 10:00 AM

Location: Bob Hope Airport – Hangar 40
2910 N. Clybourn, Burbank, CA 91505

Del Richardson and Associates, Inc.
510 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood CA 90301 Tel: 310-645-3729 Ext 227
Fax: 310-655-3355
www.BobHopeAirport.com

For more information, come to a business opportunity outreach & general contracting prequalification meeting. All contractors, sub-contractors, all craft trades, and vendors encouraged to attend.

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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.

OPEN HOUSE – Prequalified General Contractor(s) – (MANDATORY)
Invitation to all trade contractors, vendors & suppliers
Location:
Bob Hope Airport – Hangar 40
2910 N. Clybourn, Burbank, CA 91505