Tagged: Eric K Shinseki

National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo | Veteran Owned Business Event Announcement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is excited to host the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo! As the largest nationwide conference of its kind, this event focuses on helping Veteran-owned businesses maximize opportunities in the federal marketplace. Join nearly 6,000 participants in Detroit for the opportunity to: Connect with procurement decision makers from other businesses and federal agencies Expand… Read more

New Online Tools for Veteran Job-Seekers – Secure Access to Military Records Skill Translators | Veteran Owned Business News

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: WASHINGTON – Veterans now have on-demand access and can download official data about their military training and experience, which can be used to help them find jobs and continue their careers. Their service data can be uploaded to job search and networking sites to help identify employment opportunities. “Savvy employers look to Veterans… Read more
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VA Launches Outreach Campaign to Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans

“Make the Call” Events Scheduled for 28 Communities Across the Nation WASHINGTON – As part of its drive to end homelessness among Veterans by 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a nation-wide outreach initiative, “Make the Call,” to spread the message about its special programs to help homeless Veterans and their families to 28 communities across the nation… Read more

VA Announces Budget Request for 2012 | IT Projects Veteran Owned Business Set-Asides

VA Announces Budget Request for 2012 Shinseki Pledges to Continue to be “Good Steward” of Resources WASHINGTON–In announcing the proposed budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during the next fiscal year, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki emphasized “making every dollar” count in the $132 billion budget proposal for VA. “In the current constrained fiscal environment, every… Read more

VA Set to Verify Veteran Small Businesses; New Verification Process To Support and Protect Veteran Owned Small Businesses

VA Set to Verify Veteran Small Businesses (article: VA Set to Verify Veteran Small Businesses) (source: Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization) WASHINGTON–(January 3, 2011)–To further advocate for Veterans, VA announced that companies identifying themselves as small businesses or Veteran-owned businesses to gain priority for some Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts must now… Read more

VA Starts Mentoring for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Starts Mentoring Program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) (article: VA Starts Mentoring for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) (source: Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization) Washington (December 22, 2010) – To help small businesses owned by service-disabled Veterans and other Veteran-owned small businesses become more competitive in the marketplace, the… Read more