July 21, 2013 Marked The 83rd Anniversary Of The Creation Of The Veterans Administration

7/21/2013: 83nd Anniversary of the creation of the “Veterans Administration.” Click here to view the history of the Veterans Administration (pdf). Which is what most people still call the VA even though their official name is the Department of Veterans Affairs. The establishment of the Veterans Administration came in 1930 when Congress authorized the president to “consolidate and coordinate Government activities affecting war veterans.”… Read more

Announcements and Updates / ME Veteran Owned Businesses News

07/19/2013

Maine Veteran Owned Business Numbers and Statistics

The following is a statistical look at veteran owned small businesses (VOSB) and service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) numbers in the state of Maine. 15,982 Maine Veteran Owned Businesses GEOGRAPHICAL AREA ALL FIRMS VETERAN OWNED (at least 51%) UNITED STATES 27,110,362 2,449,477 Maine 150,481 15,982 Percentage of U.S. .55% .65% Percentage of VOSB / SDVOSB Maine businesses: 10.62% ME… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Events / FL Veteran Owned Businesses News / Military Veterans Events / News

07/17/2013

"Every Day is Veterans Day" Event – July 26th – The Brennity at Melbourne (Florida)

Please join us for a Memorable afternoon as we honor our United States Veterans! On Friday July 26, 2013 10 a.m to 1 p.m. The Brennity at Melbourne Address : 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, Fl 32940 Keynote Speaker: Norris Burkes, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Author Often using humor to make a serious point,columnist Norris Burkes shares stories of his… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / Events / LA Veteran Owned Businesses News / Military Veterans Events / Veteran Owned Businesses News

07/17/2013

Louisiana Veteran Owned Small Business Conference Scheduled For July 18, 2013

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: A free Louisiana veteran-owned small business conference is being held by the U.S. Small Business. Date: Thursday 18, 2013 Time: 7:30 am to 1 p.m. Where: At The Administration’s Louisiana district office. Address: 4655 Sherwood Commons Blvd. in Baton Rouge The event is and open to the public. “Bootstraps to Briefcases” will feature presentations on procurement opportunities, business… Read more

Announcements and Updates / News / PA Veteran Owned Businesses News

07/16/2013

Maintenance Dredging, Wilmington Harbour, Christina River, Delaware – Sources Sought

Attention Veteran Business Owners: Solicitation Number: W912BU-13-WilmMaint Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: USACE District, Philadelphia Solicitation Number: W912BU-13-WilmMaint Notice Type: Sources Soutgh Synopsis: Added: Jul 11, 2013 4:13 pm Description of Work: This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for information purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. NO SOLICITATION IS… Read more