Monthly Archive: September 2012

Attn SDVOSBs: Summer 2012 Issue of VetLikeMe Newsletter is now available for viewing

Attention Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses: The July-August 2012 VetLikeMe SDVOSB Newsletter (Volume 3, No. 4) is now available for viewing.  In this issue: Under the Bus (Hardy Stone Column) Since our first issue in October 2009, VetLikeMe has featured many interviews with members of Congress, senior government executives and SDVOSB professionals. We’ve featured conversations with Bill Johnson (R-OH), Senator… Read more

NASA/KSC HUBZone Industry Day and Expo 2012

NASA/Kennedy Space Center HUBZone Industry Day and Expo Oct. 16th 2012 in Port Canaveral Join Veteran Owned Business (.com)!  The NASA/KSC HUBZone Industry Day and Expo (EXPO) is open to all businesses; HUBZone businesses are encouraged to participate. You can either participate as an exhibitor or attendee. When: October 16th 2012, 9AM-3PM Where: Cruise Terminal #4, Port Canaveral, FL The… Read more

San Tan Valley Business and Technology Expo

Business and Technology Expo Set for September 27th in San Tan Valley The 2012 Northeastern Pinal Business & Technology Expo offers a unique opportunity for small businesses in Pinal County. Small businesses, with an emphasis on Veteran Owned/ Service Disabled Veteran Owned businesses, are invited to apply for an opportunity to meet with large corporate and public agency buyers. The… Read more

Carmin Industries Selected as Chase Bank: Mission Small Business Winner

Veteran Owned Business Member Wins $250,000 Grant Veteran Owned Business Member Carmin Industries has been awarded a Mission: Small Business grant to expand its Precision Waterjet Cutting and Metal Fabrication Services. Selected from over 70,000 applicants, Carmin was one of 12 businesses to receive a $250,000 grant from Chase and LivingSocial. Carmin was selected for its growth plan and potential… Read more

Veteran Owned Business Contracting Series: Contracting Checklist

Veteran Owned Business Contracting 101 SeriesSelling to the Federal Government Checklist   1. Make an appointment with your local PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 2. Identify your product or service and determine the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) codes for your product or service. Note: Most Federal government product/service listings and procurements… Read more