Special Event 9/20:
Helping Disabled Vet Business Owners Win Contracts
(w/ DVBA, Sundt Construction, Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal, & City of Los Angeles)
WHAT:
The DVB Alliance Los Angeles/ Orange County Chapter is urging disabled veteran owned businesses to join them in seeking contract opportunitiesy in upcoming projects in the Los Angeles area. In addition, DVB Alliance Executive Director Rich Dryden will speak about DVBE certification, contract participation and creating opportunity and jobs.
WHO:
Sundt Construction Senior V.P. Kevin Burnett, Kecia Washington Managing Director for City of Los Angeles will help veterans become involved in contracting for goods and services necessary for upcoming projects. Ken Ashford, Business Outreach Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will offer information and advice on partnering with his agency.
Pre-registration by September 15, 2011 is required for this special event and location for the September Chapter meeting of the DVB Alliance. Call 800-280-3000, ext. 3189 or message donunez@sundt.com to RSVP.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
9am – 3pm
WHERE:
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
700 Alameda St.
10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012.
DVBE Alliance members are linked with timely veteran’s information, news; and the Alliance provides problem-solving experienced DVBE companies and those who work with them.
If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB / DVBE) 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.
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
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.
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.
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 ourFREE 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.
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.
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 ourFREE 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.
Media, Public Relations, Video Production and Website Management Services
for the University of California-San Diego and San Diego Beacon
Attn Veteran Owned Businesses and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses: (VOB/VOSB & SDVOSB/DVBE):
Project: The University of California at San Diego intends  hire, to retain and work jointly with 1-3 Agency (ies) (Businesses/Firms) for public relations services, website management services and video production services to effectively communicate the San Diego Beacon Community’s vision and activities to the San Diego health provider community and general public. San Diego is one of 17 communities nationwide selected by the Federal Government to lead the nation in improving health care through innovations in health information technology (health IT). The San Diego Beacon Community (SDBC), a collaborative organization whose federal funds are currently managed through the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), is a cooperative agreement to improve patient care, safety and efficiency through health IT in San Diego. One of the health IT components is a health information exchange (HIE). SDBC’s partners include, but not limited to: Council of Community Clinics, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Kaiser Permanente, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Palomar Pomerado Health, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, San Diego County Medical Society, San Diego County Public Health Services, San Diego Medical Services, Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health System and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The University of California at San Diego is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications from interested firms to provide Video Production services, Media and Public Relations, and Website Management. UCSD, on behalf of the San Diego Beacon Community (SDBC), desires to hire, retain and work jointly with one (1) to three (3) agencies on the three (3) separate engagements, outlined in the Scope of Work, for the period of one year. Under the direction of the SDBC Project Team, the agency (ies) will communicate SDBC’s vision and activities beginning with the introductory phase and the establishment of the SDBC’s identity. The SDBC’s mission and message will be consistently conveyed in all marketing and outreach efforts by the agency (ies) in order to provide continued visibility of the SDBC to the targeted consumers (such as health care professionals, service providers and the public at large) in a clear and concise manner.”
9500 Gilman Drive-Mail Code 0914
La Jolla, CA. 92093-0914
Point of Contact:
Lori J. Brierre
UCSD Business Contracts Purchasing
(858) 534-5210
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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.
Major League Soccer Team Announces Military Appreciation Night
The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer has partnered with Veteran Owned Business to announce their Third Annual Military Appreciation Night: Red, White & Crew!
Sunday, June 26th at 8:00PM vs the MLS Cup Reigning Champions, Colorado Rapids.
Join the Columbus Crew in Celebrating the men and women of our Armed Forces. Many fun activities are planned for the entire family.
As a special thank you, the Columbus Crew are offering a FREE ticket to all service men and women, Active Duty or Veteran. Military Family members can purchase a special discounted ticket for $20 (regular price $32.) To Order tickets, visit thecrew.com/militarynight. Deadline to order free and discounted tickets: June 23rd at 5pm.
Pre-Game Military Themed Plaza with contests, activities and prizes
POW/MIA Moment of Silence
Coin Flip featuring a member of the Military
Presentation of our National Colors
Post-Game Fireworks Display
and Much More
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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.
Supports Veteran-Owned Businesses; Helps Compete for Federal Contracts
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs will host the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo, Aug.15-18 in New Orleans.  It will be the largest nationwide conference of its kind focused on helping Veteran-owned businesses succeed in winning federal contracts.
“Veteran-owned businesses provide world class services and expand employment opportunities for some of our Nation’s most highly-trained and motivated men and women,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “That is why VA is proud to host this annual conference to help better prepare these veteran-owned businesses to compete and win contracts with the federal government.”
The conference, scheduled for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will provide Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses of all sizes with an opportunity to learn, network, and market their businesses.
The conference will offer a variety of new training sessions on navigating the federal acquisition process, including finance, compliance, business development, marketing, strategy, contract management, human resources, technology, and program management.   The conference track sessions will be targeted for a variety of businesses from new business owners just back from theater to well-established Veteran-owned businesses looking to expand opportunities or increase market share.
An open house has been added to the event to give Veterans from both the conference and local region the opportunity to experience the wide range of resources available to the Veteran community.
The National Veteran Small Business Conference is open to both government and non-government personnel.  For more information and to register for the conference, go to www.nationalveteransconference.com.
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 New York State SDVOSBs/DVBEs and VOBs/VOSBs
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, in conjunction with the New York State Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College, announce the Veterans Business Expo on May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center in Mayville.
The Expo is a showcase of veteran-owned businesses and veteran services in Chautauqua County. This free event is for current veteran business owners, prospective veteran business owners, family members, and the general public.
The CCIDA and the NYS SBDC @ JCC are requesting all Chautauqua County veteran-owned businesses who would like to display his/her products or services to register for this free event. Veteran Service Agencies are also welcome to participate.
There will also be informational seminars for veterans who would like to start their own business and veteran service and civic organizations will be in attendance highlighting program information.
For information or registering your veteran-owned business or veteran service agency, call Scott Miller, NYS SBDC @JCC at 338-1356.
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.
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome the following Enhanced Listing Sponsors to our free directory of business owned by United States Military Veterans (VOSB), Active Duty Military, Reservists and Service Disabled Veterans (SDVOSB):
Culpeper Veterans Associates, LLC.of Annadale, VA (Arlington County VA) is a “multi-disciplined Architectural-Engineering design firm that provides architecture, site and facility design, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing engineering, fire protection engineering, and energy conservation design and management services for a wide range of clients and building types. CVA is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to providing quality design and management services to various Federal agencies”.
Creative Administrative Solutions Team (CAST) on Call of Mansfield, TX (Tarrant Count TX) is “owned and operated by De Francis. CAST’s mission and goal is to provide high quality, cost effective general and specialty solutions (eCommerce) with a special focus on Women owned, Veteran, and Disabled-Veteran owned businesses”.
Ed’s Expert Auto & Truck Repair of Casselberry, FL (Seminole County FL) provides “service and repair of all cars and trucks. Services includes: Brakes, Exhaust Mufflers, Water Pumps, Timing Belts, Electrical Repairs, Light Repairs, Turn Signal Switches, Belts, New Radiators, A/C Compressors, Evaporators, Dryers, Hoses, Fittings, Tire Repair, New and Used Windshields, Door Glass, Power Windows (we fix windows that won’t go up/down), New and Used Engines Installed.
I have rebuilt automatic transmissions for over 40 years. American made batteries sold here (made in Lyons Station Pennsylvania). Shop open 7 days a week!”.
Zuto Enterprise, LLC. of Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County FL) is a “general construction firm that also specializes in environmental construction, 24/7 emergency services, insurance scope preparations and insurance restoration. Zuto Enterprise, LLC is licensed and or certified in: *Certified General Contractor # 1516231 *Asbestos Contractor # CJC1154184 *Licensed Mold Remediator # MRSR52 *EPA Lead Paint Certified FL-85981-1”.
Desert Eagle Power Wash, LLC. of Surprise, AZ (Maricopa County AZ) was “founded in 2006 by Corey Justice, a former United States Marine Sergeant and Iraq veteran, provides professional pressure washing, street sweeping, and window cleaning services to the residents and commercial clients of Arizona”.
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 in the leading, most comprehensive directory of businesses owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of a new, main sub section in the Veteran Owned Business Directory called Aviation Services (under the main category of “Aerospace and Defense“). Here you will find a small, but growing list of aviation service companies owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and/or service disabled veterans (SDVOSBs) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.
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.
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 
Project: The University of California at San Diego intends  hire, to retain and work jointly with 1-3 Agency (ies) (Businesses/Firms) for public relations services, website management services and video production services to effectively communicate the San Diego Beacon Community’s vision and activities to the San Diego health provider community and general public. San Diego is one of 17 communities nationwide selected by the Federal Government to lead the nation in improving health care through innovations in health information technology (health IT). The San Diego Beacon Community (SDBC), a collaborative organization whose federal funds are currently managed through the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), is a cooperative agreement to improve patient care, safety and efficiency through health IT in San Diego. One of the health IT components is a health information exchange (HIE). SDBC’s partners include, but not limited to: Council of Community Clinics, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Kaiser Permanente, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Palomar Pomerado Health, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, San Diego County Medical Society, San Diego County Public Health Services, San Diego Medical Services, Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health System and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System.
