ATTN: Business Editors, Writers, Columnists, Military/Armed Forces Writers
Keywords: Jobs, Opportunity, Business, Veteran, Contractor, Vendor, Disabled
Opportunity Knocks For Veterans In Non-Profit Business Network
WHAT: The Vallejo Chapter of the DVBE Alliance (www.cadvbe.org) will meet to discuss contract work opportunities.
Special Guests:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Michelle Stratton who will discuss regional contract opportunity, bid processes and project needs for goods and services DVBE-owned companies can supply.
Wayne Gross, Department of General Services to answer questions regarding the Small Business and DVBE Certification process.
Chapter members will also discuss access to government agencies, financing and business training and education opportunities. Call Vallejo Chapter leader Jim Robinson at 510-356-2750 or email: jim@thebowmancompany.com.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone who served their country and left service in the U.S. Armed Forces with a permanent disability, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs or anyone who would like to learn more about the Alliance and how you may be able to help. Call DVBE Alliance Executive Director, Rich Dryden at 916-446-3510 for more information.
WHY: The all disabled veterans non-profit DVBE Alliance helps veterans become entrepreneurial in creating new companies, obtaining contracts and mentoring through free business education and training.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 beginning at 2 p.m.
WHERE: 200 Maritime Dr. at the California Maritime Academy in the Ward Room. (Directions: Once on the campus drive to the back of the Academy and park in Lot D. There is a $4 charge and you purchase a ticket from a parking lot terminal at the front corner of the lot.)
Media contact: Rick Reed 916-704-0080
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