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We proudly welcome Paws4People Foundation; Helping Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, or their dependents with Paws4Vets

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Paws4People Foundation of Round Hill, Virginia (Powhatan County VA) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Nonprofit Section. Paws4People Foundation Details: “Paws4People Foundation is a 501(3)(C) that trains and places Service Dogs with Veterans, Active-Duty military and Adolescents under 14 with physical, physiological, mental and physical challenges. Through the Paws4Vets Assistance Dog Placement Program, Veterans, Active-Duty… Read more

USDA to Tap Veterans and Transitioning Service Members for Careers in Agriculture – Veteran Owned Business PSA

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: News Release No. 0070.12 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 USDA to Tap Veterans & Transitioning Service Members for Careers in Agriculture USDA and the American Legion sign Memorandum of Understanding WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and The American Legion National Commander Fang Wong today signed a Memorandum of… Read more

Hispanic Veteran Owned Businesses Grow The Economy and Create Jobs

As the United States reflects this week on the many contributions of our veterans and service members over Veterans Day weekend, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recognizes the value that Hispanic veterans’ efforts have had on our economic recovery. According to the most recent Census Bureau Survey of Business, the percentage of Veteran-owned businesses under Hispanic ownership… Read more

2012 Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies for Active Duty Military, Veterans and Military Families

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: Many wonderful organizations have put together special “thank you” offerings for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases their respective families as well). Do you know of a special offer we are missing?  Email us details and we will be sure to add it or call us toll free at: (877)… Read more

Union Station of Kansas City Hosts “Veterans’ Art and Poetry” Event – 11/13/2011

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: On Sunday, November 13th at 5:00pm, Union Station of Kansas City and Veteran Directed Community Services (VDCS) will host the Inaugural Veterans Art and Poetry Gala – an event to encourage veterans to “show their stuff” in an “art-show” style setting. VDCS is a local non-profit organization planning and executing this event, which is a… Read more

First Report to The President from Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development – Empowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship

Attention Veteran Business Owners: At the President’s direction, the SBA led the first-ever Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development, which included representation from seven federal agencies and four leading veterans organizations.  The Task Force is focused on increasing the number of veteran-owned businesses and the number of Americans – including other veterans – those businesses employ.  Through public… Read more

Hire A Veteran Event November 9, 2011 in Holmdel New Jersey (Exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway)

Attention Veteran Business Owners: Does Your Company Have Job Openings? Hire A Veteran: Paving The Way To Welcome Our Troops Home   WHY HIRE A VETERAN? A large number of our troops are returning home and need employment. Participate in the Hire a Veteran job fair and give back to our troops. WHEN? November 9th from 11:00AM- 3:00PM WHERE? Merri-Makers… Read more