07/10/2019

VETMotorsports Ride-Along Events in Pennsylvania

Up to 4 veterans with service connected injuries, active military, Guard, reserve and Gold Star parents will participate as passengers as their drivers navigate technical courses. This is a closed course competition. It’s fast, it’s fun. This event is open to the general public and is run during a regularly scheduled event by the Phily Region SCCA. VETMotorsports is providing… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / Networking Opportunities / PA Veteran Owned Businesses News / Veteran Owned Business Partners

08/13/2014

Allegheny PA Company Seeks Veteran Owned Business/SDVOSB For Security Contract

Company in Allegheny County, PA is looking for a Veteran Owned Security Guard Business to Partner on a State Contract Bid A company in Allegheny County, PA contacted the Veteran Owned Business Project, seeking a Veteran Owned Business in the Allegheny County region that serves NAICS code 561611 (Security Guard Services). Business must have less that 100 employees and owned/controlled… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Discount and Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military / Events / Military Veterans Events

07/02/2013

July 4th 2013 (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 Miller’s… Read more

12/21/2012

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

New Veteran Owned Business Categories Added / PA Veteran Owned Businesses News / Uncategorized / Veteran Owned Business Industry News / Veteran Owned Businesses News / Veterans Employment News

11/27/2012

Company Headed By Army Veteran Offers Franchises Exclusively to Fellow Veterans

An Army veteran has launched what he says is the first company to offer former service members — and only former service members — a chance to buy one of his growing franchises. The enterprise is JDog Junk Removal, founded by Jerry Flanagan of Wayne, Pennsylvania. The business hauls away people’s unwanted appliances, furniture and other household rubbish. The cost to buy… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Award Programs / Award Programs / Events / Military Veterans Events / News / PA Veteran Owned Businesses News

10/22/2012

Pittsburgh Special Tribute to Veterans Scheduled For 10/25 At Carnegie Music Hall

Attention Pittsburgh Veterans and Active Duty Military: 2012 Partners in Leadership Awards A Tribute to Veterans We all want to “Support the Troops”, but how? On October 25, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., the Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will host a special tribute to veterans. The event will take place at Carnegie Music Hall, located… Read more

Contracting / Networking Opportunities / News / PA Veteran Owned Businesses News / SDVOSB Set Aside / Veteran Owned Businesses News

08/09/2012

Slippery Rock University To Host Veteran Owned Contracting Seminar August 17, 2012

Attention Pennsylvania Veteran Business Owners: Veteran Owned Businesses Get Federal Government Contract Help SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. –Slippery Rock University’s Government Contracting Assistance Center will host a Federal Government Contracting Seminar for Veteran Owned Businesses from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 17, at the Regional Learning Alliance, Cranberry Township. The federal government has a 3 percent goal for awarding contracts and… Read more