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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

VOB Member Colonel Mosher Receives Legion of Merit Award

The entire Veteran Owned Business Project team would like to congratulate Col. “Jack” Mosher on receiving the Legion of Merit Award.  The Legion of Merit Award is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. It ranks sixth in the order of precedence. Col.… Read more

State of Maine Eases Veteran Owned Business Occupational Licensing Requirements

Attention Veterans and Active Duty Military in Maine: Licensing Requirements Eased For Veteran Business Owners In an effort to help vets with technical skills find work, Maine has announced it will make occupational licensing an easier process for many veterans.  The aim is to put the training and experience of Maine’s veterans to work by streamlining the business licensing process.… Read more

FREE White House Business Council Roundtable Scheduled for July 31, 2012

Sponsored by the White House Business Council and GSA New England Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Great Bay Community College 320 Corporate Drive Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 The White House Business Council and GSA New England Region invite you to participate in a roundtable discussion… Read more