Tagged: New York

July 4th 2014 (and beyond) Military Veterans Discounts and Active Duty Military Freebies

Many wonderful organizations have put together special Independence Day “thank you” offerings for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases their respective families as well). Here is a growing list of what some of these companies are offering for July 4th and beyond: Visit Your Military Veterans Discounts for a full list of military and veterans discounts 2014… Read more

Saratoga Springs Law Firm Offers Turkeys for Veterans

Saratoga Springs, New York is giving back to veterans and military families this Tuesday through the “Turkeys for Veterans” program. On November 20, 2012 nearly 1,800 pounds of turkey (100-plus birds) will be distributed to service members, veterans and families of those serving abroad. The program is sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets and Tully Rinckey PLLC law firm. Capital Region service… Read more

Disaster Response Team Rubicon Deploys to Eastern Seaboard

Superstorm Sandy has taken its toll on the northeastern states. In its largest mobilization to date — Operation Greased Lightning — Team Rubicon has called upon the skills and resources of 1000 veterans to take charge of response and relief operations throughout Long Island’s Nassau County.  In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, Team Rubicon has also moved… Read more

NBC Universal to Host Supplier Diversity Fair for Veterans in LA, NYC, Orlando and Miami

NBC Universal is looking to partner with Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses During the week of November 13th, NBC-Universal will host separate Veterans Business Fairs at in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando. The NBC Universal Supplier Diversity Program promotes the use of qualified diverse suppliers in all tiers of NBC Universal’s procurement process. The guiding principles… 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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United States Navy commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our National Anthem

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: From 2012 to 2015, the United States Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.  It is remarkable that 200 years ago, the first declared war in our nation’s history was fought against the two nations which… Read more

Congressman Bob Turner (NY-09) Urges Passing of The Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Act and SDVOSB Act

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: Congressman Bob Turner (NY-09) sent letters to Senator John Defrancisco, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and New York State Senate Finance Committee ranking member, Liz Krueger, urging them to pass S6819, The Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Act and S6818, The Service Connected Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Act, both of which… Read more