Special Event 9/20: Helping Disabled Vet Business Owners Win Contracts (w/ DVBA, Sundt Construction, Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal, & City of Los Angeles)

NOTE: Special Location
News Event Advisory: Immediate Release
ATTN: Business Editors, Writers, Columnists, Military/Armed Forces Writers
Keywords: Jobs, Opportunity, Business, Veteran, Contractor, Vendor, Disabled

WHAT: The DVB Alliance Los Angeles/ Orange County Chapter is urging disabled veteran owned businesses to join them in seeking contract opportunity in upcoming projects in the Los Angeles area.  In addition, DVB Alliance Executive Director Rich Dryden will speak about DVBE certification, contract participation and creating opportunity and jobs.

WHO: Sundt Construction Senior V.P. Kevin Burnett, Kecia Washington Managing Director for City of Los Angeles will help veterans become involved in contracting for goods and services necessary for upcoming projects. Ken Ashford, Business Outreach Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will offer information and advice on partnering with his agency.

Pre-registration by September 15, 2011 is required for this special event and location for the September Chapter meeting of the DVB Alliance. Call 800-280-3000, ext. 3189 or message donunez@sundt.com to RSVP.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9am – 3pm.

WHERE: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 700 Alameda St.
10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

DVBE Alliance members are linked with timely veteran’s information, news; and the Alliance provides problem-solving experienced DVBE companies and those who work with them. Visit http://www.cadvbe.org for more information.

Media contact: Rick Reed 916-704-0080