Tagged: Indiana

Governor Mike Pence Signs SEA 564 Expanding Veteran Owned Small Business Opportunities In Indiana

Kudos goes out to Indiana Governor Mike Pence for recently signing (starts July 1, 2013) a new Executive Order requiring state to procure “at least” 3% of state contracts with Veteran Owned Businesses! Governor Mike Pence signed SEA 564 (PDF) on April 25, 2013, expanding veteran-owned small business opportunities in Indiana. The law is effective July 1, 2013 SEA 564 codifies Governor Pence’s… Read more

Several States Now Offer or Require Military Status on Veteran’s Driver’s Licenses

While a DD214 still remains the bonafide document for proof of military service, Oklahoma, Connecticut and several states have either recently passed or are in the process of passing laws requiring veterans identification on state issued ID cards in order for veterans to pursue benefits. In Connecticut military veterans may now apply to have their status marked on a driver’s… Read more
Thanksgiving

Salvation Army Provides Thanksgiving Dinners to Veterans Around The USA

Across the country, the Salvation Army has taken the lead to ensure veterans in most communities are treated to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  Here are some of the upcoming events: Bangor, Maine The Salvation Army Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen’s Thanksgiving meal will  be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, at 65 S. Park Street in Bangor.  Guests will… Read more

Military Voter Protection Project Names 15 States to "All Star Team"

WASHINGTON – The Military Voter Protection (MVP) Project has praised 15 states for their leadership in promoting and protecting the voting rights of America’s military service members and their families. As part of the MVP Project’s 2012 Heroes Vote Initiative, 15 states have been named as All-Star states for their extraordinary efforts. “These states are led by a tremendous group… Read more

Participating Blue Star Museums By State

Blue Star Museums By State Participating Blue Star Museums In Alabama Participating Blue Star Museums In Alaska Participating Blue Star Museums In Arizona Participating Blue Star Museums In Arkansas Participating Blue Star Museums In California Participating Blue Star Museums In Colorado Participating Blue Star Museums In Connecticut Participating Blue Star Museums In Delaware Participating Blue Star Museums In D.C. Participating… Read more
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New Aviation Services Section Added to the Veteran Owned Business Directory

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of a new, main sub section in the Veteran Owned Business Directory called Aviation Services (under the main category of “Aerospace and Defense“).  Here you will find a small, but growing list of aviation service companies owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and/or service disabled veterans (SDVOSBs) of the United States Army, Air Force,… Read more
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Veteran Owned Business Directory Welcomes The Bait Barn

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com would like to welcome The Bait Barn of Indianapolis, Indiana as our latest Veteran Owned Business Directory Enhanced Listing. The Bait Barn is owned and operated by a family of US Military Veterans.  The Bait Barn offers Live Fishing Bait and Tackle.  Authorized retailer of Abu Garcia, Zebco, Okuma, Eagle Claw, River’s Edge Novelty Products.  Offers nationwide shipments of Catawba Gold Catalpa Worms,… Read more