Rice University will be Hosting a Veterans Business Battle Event

Event: Rice University To Host Veterans Business Battle Date & Time: April 13, 2018 (1 pm to 7 pm) | April 14, 2018 (8 am to 5:30) Location: Valhalla, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005 About This Event: Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest veteran-owned business competition. More than $2.5 million of investment offers have been extended since the competition… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / GSA Announcements and Updates / SDVOSB Set Aside

02/15/2018

2/15/2018 SDVOSB/DVBE and Veteran Owned Business Government Bids

Here’s a recent list posted on February 15, 2018 of RFPs, RFIs, Pre-Solicitations, bid updates and more from Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov). These are for various products and services for many government agencies. You must have an account with FedBizOpps.gov to view these bids. Your business must be verified with the CVE (click here for information about the CVE and… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Discount and Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military / Discounts For Veterans / Veterans Administration VOSB News / Veterans Discounts

02/13/2018

Proof of Military Service: Applying for the Veterans Identification Card (VIC)

Follow VOB On… Visit Your Military Veterans Discounts for a full list VA has announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. This has been mandated through legislation since 2015 to honor Veterans, and today’s rollout of the ID card fulfills that overdue promise.… Read more

Announcements and Updates

02/09/2018

VA Celebrates African-American Veterans throughout February

Follow VOB On… The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced several events in celebration of African American History Month. “All of our Veterans have a story to tell,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. “It’s an honor to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans who, despite myriad challenges, have made a profound, lasting impact in… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Award Programs / Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News

02/09/2018

Do you proudly hire veterans? The Department of Labor wants to honor you!

U.S. Department of Labor Launches HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Follow VOB On… WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The program demonstration will raise awareness of… Read more