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DOC Small Business Matchmaking Event May 2nd, 2012
Dear Small Business Owner, During Fiscal Year 2011, the White House launched the Small Business Contracting Initiative to encourage federal agencies to increase small business contracting opportunities and achieve prime and subcontracting goals. As a result of continuous support towards the White House initiative, the Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Acquisition Management is sponsoring a “Small Business Matchmaking” event on May 2, 2012 from 1:00-3:00pm. This event is targeted to Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HubZone) ...
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The American Freedom Foundation / Kaplan University Scholarship Program Deadline: June 1, 2012
Scholarship Overview The American Freedom Foundation / Kaplan University Scholarship Program has been established to provide support to certain children and spouses of U.S. Service personnel that desire to attend an online undergraduate degree program at Kaplan University. The scholarships will be granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin. This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is a ...
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Runaway Contracts: VA Loses Control of “Open Market” Purchases
RANKING DEMOCRAT BOB FILNER HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2012 Contact David Tucker at (202) 225-9756 http://democrats.veterans.house.gov/ Runaway Contracts: VA Loses Control of "Open Market" Purchases Washington, D.C. - Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs released this statement following today’s Full Committee hearing to review the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) contract and $1.2 billion in improper drug and pharmaceutical purchases starting in 2004: “We are here because ...
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Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development hearing on January 20, 2012
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the fourth public meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The Task Force is established pursuant to Executive ...
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More Resources for America’s Veteran-Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
By Marie Johns, SBA Deputy Administrator Like many Americans in my generation, my father was a World War II veteran. My life has been shaped and influenced by his service. Now, as Deputy Administrator at the SBA, I am committed to supporting America’s veteran entrepreneurs and business owners as they grow their business and put America back to work. Just yesterday, I hosted a forum for young veterans on the campus of San Diego State University as ...
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Reduced pricing for the 2011 MacDill SDVOSB/VOSB and SB Conference & Expo to be held on December 7-8, 2011
Reduced pricing for the 2011 MacDill SDVOSB/VOSB and SB Conference & Expo to be held on December 7-8, 2011 at the Tampa Convention Center ends on November 15, 2011. Take advantage of the reduced rate of $235.00 for Small Business attendees and $475.00 for Large Business attendees by registering now. After November 15, 2011 pricing will increase to $295.00 for Small Business attendees and $525.00 for Large Business attendees. For more information and to register, please ...
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November 1, 2011 Federal Event Update
Each of these agency-driven events offers a great opportunity to get face-to-face with your Federal Government, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Engage. Be visible. Nurture existing accounts and develop new trusted relationships. Click on each event name to find out more or contact your FBC Account Manager at 800-878-2940 ext. 283 or email david@fbcinc.com for additional information. Upcoming Mission-Driven Federal Events with Industry Expositions
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DoJ vendor outreach for SDVOSBs Oct 12th
On October 12, 2011, the Department of Justice is holding a vendor outreach session for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon. Registration for this vendor outreach session opens on Monday, October 3rd at 12 noon Eastern time. Please consider registering for this session. To schedule an appointment, contact the OSDBU staff on (202) 616-0521. Appointments are made on a first come first served basis. Again, registration begins noon EST/EDT on ...
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The Mentor-Protege Program submission period has been extended to September 16, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the open period for the Mentor-Protégé Program to September 16, 2011 COB (5:00pm ET). Please visit the Mentor-Protégé Program website at http://www.va.gov/OSDBU/veteran/mpp.asp for further information. Please contact Fernando Guerra or Chuck Southern if you have any questions regarding the Program. Regards, Fernando J. Guerra Small Business Specialist Small Business Programs Office Department of Veterans Affairs
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Announcing the 1st Annual Hiring Our Heroes Awards Program
Nominate a business in your community that hires veterans and military spouses! Find the nomination form and eligibility requirements here. Applications are due September 23, 2011 by 12 noon. This awards program is designed to honor the businesses that are taking active leadership roles in employing our veterans and their families. Award finalists and winners will be recognized at our 4th Annual Business Steps ...
