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National Day of Service – September 11, 2025 – Patriot Day

WHAT: Carry The Load organizes volunteer events at national cemeteries to provide Americans with active ways to honor those who have served our country. The event includes a brief ceremony and instructions to volunteers on headstone cleaning and beautification. This is a great service opportunity for employee engagement, youth groups, and individuals. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, join Volunteers in… Read more
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Minnesota Creates More Veteran Owned Small Business Opportunities

Change in State Purchasing Policy Creates More Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses The Minnesota Department of Administration announced it will enhance the ability of certain small businesses to compete for state contracts. The initiative began February 1st, when small businesses owned by women, minorities, people with physical disabilities, or veterans bid for state contracts, existing preferences will apply to a… Read more

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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

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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

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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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Digital Logging Recorder Manufacturers Directory Added to the Veteran Owned Business Directory

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of a new section in the Veteran Owned Business Directory called Digital Logging Recorder Manufacturers (under “Communications Manufacturers” under the main category of “Manufacturing“).  Here you will find a small, but growing list of Digital Logging Recorder Manufacturers in the United States owned by veterans, active duty military, reservists and/or service disabled veterans. If you are the owner of… Read more