Veteran Owned Business Directory (VOB & SDVOSB) Blog

December 31st, 2008

Welcome To The NEW VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Blog

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is a comprehensive, user friendly directory of businesses owned by veterans and service disabled veterans released on Veteran’s Day 2008. Now Americans in the United States and abroad have an easy way to proudly search for products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all made by, sold by or serviced by United States military veterans!

Is your business a Veteran Owned Business?  If so, get your company seen by government agencies, corporate purchasing departments, contractors, consumers and fellow veterans looking for your products and services. Click here to add your listing. It’s free!

Looking for more information about VetearnOwnedBusiness.com?  Be sure to search through the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Blog.  Here you will find important information on updates, future plans and other notable information and achievements.

From one veteran owned business to another… thank you for your service to our country!

Brian K. St.Ours
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
A Directory Of Businesses Owned By U.S. Military Veterans

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Veteran Owned Business Directory Hits 5,000 Member Milestone

July 16th, 2010

We are very happy (and proud) to announce that as of this past Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 VeteranOwnedBusiness.com officially reached our 5,000th member.  After 18 months of long and hard work by all involved, millions of page views and visitors, we finally hit a significant milestone of 5,000 members to our free directory.  Please keep an eye out for our press release next week for more details.Free Veteran Owned Business Directory Logo

Is your company owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard? If it is, be sure to get your company’s FREE listing in the veteran owned business directory and join (Now) over 5,000 other businesses already listed.

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U.S. Census Bureau Shows Veteran Owned Businesses at 2.4 Million; Receipts Total $1.2 Trillion

July 13th, 2010

Census Bureau Reports Minority Business Ownership Increasing at More Than Twice the National Rate (July 13, 2010 Census Bureau press release)

U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census Shows businesses owned by United States military veterans at 2,400,000 with receipts totaling $1.2 TRILLION!

Highlights from July 13, 2010 press release:

Veteran Owned Business LogoVeteran-Owned Businesses:

  1. The 2007 Survey of Business Owners includes for the first time the number of veteran-owned businesses. The number of veteran-owned businesses totaled 2.4 million in 2007, with receipts totaling $1.2 trillion.
  2. In 2007, 32.5 percent of veteran-owned businesses were categorized in professional, scientific and technical services and construction.
  3. California accounted for 9.8 percent of veteran-owned businesses. Texas, Florida and New York accounted for 8.1 percent, 7.2 percent and 5.2 percent of veteran-owned businesses, respectively.

Click here to view the entire U.S. Census Bureau press release (released on July 13, 2010) or copy and paste this link: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/economic_census/cb10-107.html

Is your company owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard? If it is, be sure to get your company’s free listing in the veteran owned business directory and join nearly 5,000 other businesses already listed.

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are in no way affiliated with the above business/organization.  We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  Please address any questions to the aforementioned business/organization for more information about their program.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

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Non Profit Organization Offers Free Computers and Classes to Veterans

July 13th, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome PCs 4 Vets of Minneapolis, Minnesota (Hennepin County MN) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

PCs 4 Vets Details: “PCs for Vets is registered as a non-profit organization that provides free computers, and classes for basic internet and computer skills, exclusively to veterans and their families. We are actively pursuing companies that will provide software, such as voice and eye recognition programs, for disabled veterans who would otherwise be unable to use a computer. We also offer internet (VoIP) phone service, traditional land line phone service with free long distance, and cellular phone services at discounted prices which we negotiate through Qwest and Sprint. These internet and cellular services are offered at prices that are exclusive for veterans and are not available through normal channels.

Our program is intended to expand awareness, knowledge, and create opportunities for veterans and their families by providing a free computer and an educational resource in its use and the use of Internet. We offer this and specific media services to any veteran and/or veteran’s family member(s),that want to take advantage of all or any of these services, with a priority given to those veterans that have a physical, social, or economic disabilities.”

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

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Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program Announced

July 9th, 2010

Attention Minnesota Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty Military and Service Disabled Veterans:

Minnesota DEED LogoNew business loan program announced for Minnesota reservists and veterans. The Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program provides business loans to companies that are affected when certain employees are called to active military duty and to individual veterans who have returned from active duty and want to start their own business.

Business Loans
These loans are for existing small businesses that have an essential employee called to active service in the military reserves for 180 days or longer, causing a substantial economic injury to the business due to the employee’s absence.

Start Up Business Loans
These loans are for recently service separated veterans seeking financial assistance to start their own small businesses.

Financing and Terms
Both types of loans provide one-time, interest-free loans of $5,000 to $20,000. The loan terms are 54 months, with no repayment for the first 18 months and equal monthly payments over the remaining 36 months.

The financing comes from the program’s revolving loan fund, which has a total of $400,000 available. Applications are accepted and loans disbursed until all funds are committed.

For More Information contact Jeff Nelson at 651-259-7523 or email Jeff.M.Nelson@state.mn.us or visit the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website.

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are in no way affiliated with the above business/organization.  We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  Please address any questions to the aforementioned business/organization for more information about their program.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

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Great Organization Provides Career Placement Assistance to Returning Service Men and Women

July 7th, 2010

Hire Heroes USA | Veteran Owned BusinessVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Hire Heroes USA of Alpharetta, Georgia (Fulton County GA) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Hire Heroes USA Details: HHUSA’s mission is to provide career placement assistance to all of our returning service men and women. The HHUSA program focuses on providing transition assistance to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans, specializing in the career placement of those injured or with any level of disability. HHUSA serves veterans from all branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Reservists and Coast Guard. 

A mission-focused, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit program, the services provided by Hire Heroes USA are done so at no cost to veterans or hiring companies.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Non Profit Organization First Home Alliance

July 7th, 2010

1st Home AllianceVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome First Home Alliance of Woodbridge, Virginia (Prince William County VA) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

First Home Alliance Details: We are a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling agency servicing low-to-moderate income communities in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. Our mission is to increase a sustain home ownership by empowering people to be self-reliant through financial literary training. We provide introduction to home ownership classes and one-on-one counseling on foreclosure prevention/intervention loss mitigation services, FREE of charge.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

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Great Organization Places Service Dogs with Disabled Veterans

July 1st, 2010

Patriot Service Dogs LogoVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Patriot Service Dogs, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County FL) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Patriot Service Dogs, Inc. Details: Patriot Service Dogs’ goal is to place well trained service dogs with our disabled veterans with a Mobility disability PTSD, or loss of a limb. Helping Veterans, 4 Paws at a Time.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Non Profit Organization White Stone Outreach

July 1st, 2010

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome White Stone Outreach of Wylie, Texas (Collin County TX) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

White Stone Outreach Details: Assisting veterans in the struggles of returning to civilian life. Uniting veterans with other veterans in support groups designed to meet spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.

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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Welcomes Non Profit Organization Post 6 American Legion in Washington State

July 1st, 2010

Post 6 American Legion in Washington StateVeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to welcome Post 6 American Legion of Everett, Washington (Snohomish County WA) to the Veteran Owned Business Directory Non Profit Section.

Post 6 American Legion of Washington State Details: A group of veterans that help veterans.

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

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