03/06/2013

VA Will Use ‘Preliminary Findings’ To Reduce Verification Denials of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members: VA To Work Toward Helping Reduce CVE Verification Denials for Veteran Owned Businesses WASHINGTON — To speed eligibility determinations of Veteran-owned small businesses for Department of Veterans Affairs’ “Veterans First” contracts, VA will allow applicants the opportunity to correct minor deficiencies before an initial denial is issued. Starting May 1, VA will begin providing preliminary… Read more

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08/27/2012

St. Croix Crossing Meet and Greet Connects Contractors with MnDOT Project Engineers

Minnesota Department of Transportation to Connect Prime Contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Subcontractors August 30th, 2012 at the Stillwater City Hall, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will host the St. Croix Crossing Meet and Greet, an event designed to connect Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, and MnDOT Project Engineers. Disadvantaged businesses (Veteran Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned) are invited to attend.… Read more

05/04/2011

VA Hosts Veteran Small Business Conference in New Orleans August 15th through 18th, 2011 – Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Supports Veteran-Owned Businesses; Helps Compete for Federal Contracts WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs will host the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo, Aug.15-18 in New Orleans. It will be the largest nationwide conference of its kind focused on helping Veteran-owned businesses succeed in winning federal contracts. “Veteran-owned businesses provide world class services and expand employment opportunities for… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / MN Veteran Owned Businesses News / News / Veteran Owned Businesses News

03/25/2011

Upcoming Minnesota Veteran Owned Business Event To Be Held At Prairie’s Edge Casino in Granite Falls on 4/13/2011

Attention Veteran Owned Businesses and SDVOSBs/DVBEs: A meeting for veteran owned businesses is being held at the Prairie’s Edge Casino in Granite Falls, Minnesota on April 13, 2011 at 6 p.m. The goal of the meeting is to develop a base of veteran businesses in Yellow Medicine County Minnesota and surrounding counties to bid on Federal and State contracts to… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Veteran Owned Business Industry News

07/09/2010

Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program Announced

Attention Minnesota Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty Military and Service Disabled Veterans: New business loan program announced for Minnesota reservists and veterans. The Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program provides business loans to companies that are affected when certain employees are called to active military duty and to individual veterans who have returned from active duty and want to start… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Veteran Owned Business Industry News

10/28/2009

Free Veterans Day Meal From Applebee’s Restaurants

Attention Veterans and Active Duty Military: This coming Veterans Day (Wednesday November 11th, 2009) you can eat for free at any Applebee’s restaurants. Simply show proof of military service (Military ID, DD214, VA card, etc.) and you’ll be able to enjoy free eats at our good friend Applebee’s! Visit Applebee’s website for information about this great free meal program for… Read more