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Flag At Half-Staff Alert: Patriot Day 2023 – Monday, September 11th

Follow VOB On… In accordance with Public Law 107-89, the president of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation (per the requirements of Flag Code section 7(m)) for the flag to be displayed at half-staff for the entire day (sunrise to sunset) on Patriot Day, Monday, Sept. 11.  Additionally, title 36 U.S. Code § 144, calls for citizens… Read more
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Patriot Day 9/11/2023: A Day of Remembrance (22nd Anniversary)

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11th of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Initially, the day was called the Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of… Read more
Howard County Veteran Owned Small Biz Expo

Howard County Veteran Owned Small Biz Expo – Oct. 28th at the Howard County EDA/MD Innovation Center – Columbia Maryland

Howard County is hosting the first Veteran Owned Small Biz Expo on Oct. 28 from 10am-2pm at the Howard County EDA/MD Innovation Center on Columbia Gateway Dr.in Columbia, MD.  We are seeking business to consumer (focusing on products that can be sold at the event including books and art) veteran, active duty and military spouse owned small businesses to participate,… Read more
Spin Doctor Laundromat - Veteran Owned Business

11-Year VOB Anniversary Shout-Out – Spin Doctor Laundromat – Hamilton New Jersey

Giving an 11-year #anniversary shout-out to #VeteranOwned Spin Doctor Laundromat of Hamilton New Jersey. Thank you for 11 years of membership… and thank you for helping grow our grassroots, small business movement by sharing one of our Veteran Owned Business badges on your website! Check out Spin Doctor Laundromat of Hamilton New Jersey on VOB! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});… Read more
Frequently Asked Questions

Today’s VOB FAQ: What types of products/services do you typically get calls/emails about?

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Answer: we have over 2,500 categories. Every business member’s profile has a direct communication connection with the business’ representative. A majority of business correspondence goes directly to our members. Over the years we’ve received numerous “thank you” letters, emails, phone calls and more from members who represent a wide range of products/services. These range from one type service jobs… Read more
Frequently Asked Questions

Today’s VOB FAQ: "Can I link my profile to my company’s Facebook page instead of our website?"

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Answer: Only in very rare instances will we allow profiles to link to a social media account or other site that isn’t your business’ website. In a few select cases we will allow #nonprofit members who don’t have a website to link to their Facebook page. Follow VOB On… If you have a website (no matter how old or… Read more
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Veteran Owned Business Website Numbers | July 2023

Veteran Owned Business Project July 2023 website numbers: 260,000+ unique visitors (nearly 1,900,000 so far in 2023) 5,120,000+ page views (over 38,000,000 so far in 2023) 17,760 unique visitors on busiest day 8,387 average unique visitors per day (*would be much higher if you add in all domains associated with VOB) And as always… thank you so much for your… Read more