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Join us on Marching Forward Mondays for the Corporate Engagement Hour as we learn about business opportunities with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. https://conta.cc/3pWKuqk

Join us on June 23rd for a conversation with leaders from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, Bunker Labs, and other experts in the field to discuss the state of Veteran entrepreneurship and the potential impact on healthcare and beyond. https://conta.cc/3cGCvrN

The SBA is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in two North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors to increase small business eligibility for SBA’s loan programs. https://conta.cc/3vnNrBt

Have you ever wondered how to get your company started in Corporate Procurement? A Fortune 500 company could be your next customer! Join the National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), Veterans in Business (VIB) and Lowe’s online this Thursday, June 17th for ‘Your Next Mission: Doing Business with Fortune 500 Companies’. This 2-hour workshop will be held from 3 PM 5 PM EDT 2 PM 4 PM CDT... 1 PM 3 PM MDT Noon 2 PM PDT Georgia Marsh, Chief Development Officer, Women’s Business Development Center-Midwest and NaVOBA Executive Board Member, will share the basics of Corporate Procurement, including the certifications available to help position your company for success. She will also moderate a Best Practices panel where business owners will share their experiences in Direct and Indirect Corporate Procurement. The workshop will be conducted on Zoom. https://conta.cc/2TWtOTM

Do you own a business? Did you own a business? Do you want to own a business? If you answer YES to any of these, then we need YOU to be a part of the solution! When you take the #MilBizSurvey today, your responses will help drive change for the military-connected community. #IVMFheartsData https://conta.cc/2RTcluZ

Shon Barnwell, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and owner of Barnwell Events, a NaVOBA Certified Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise, recently published an outstanding book helping leaders understand not only the importance of leadership, but more importantly HOW to lead. https://conta.cc/3v4N66v

Remembering What Memorial Day is All About While we all enjoy our long weekend and hopefully get to spend time celebrating with friends and family, we want to reflect on what this special day means. The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), our Corporate Allies and our Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprises (VBEs) ensure we honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation and way of life. The freedoms we enjoy as Americ...ans are by no means free. We are indebted to all the brave men and women, from all walks of life, who’ve volunteered to serve our country. To the families who have lost loved ones, we are eternally grateful for your sacrifice. In honor of Memorial Day, NaVOBA will be closed. www.navoba.org

Attention New York Vetrepreneurs! $3.5 billion in funding available to struggling renters, small businesses. https://conta.cc/3hV38wF

Great article here about why military service translates to business success. https://ceoworld.biz//5-reasons-why-veterans-excel-at-run/

NaVOBA Launches Exclusive Certified Veteran-Owned Business Sourcing Tool. With this database, corporate procurement and purchasing managers can log in and search for the products and services they need and trust that every firm they find is a NaVOBA Certified Veteran’s or Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise (VBE/SDVBE). https://conta.cc/3i1vfua

Online Event: Thursday, May 27, 2021 2:00 PM 3:00 PM PDT

Imagine the collective economic impact Fortune 1000 companies could create if they consciously invest in doubling supplier diversity for digital innovation? https://conta.cc/3ukKl0k

The Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) are providing several educational opportunities for you to learn more about programs that will help your business get back on track. This is part of an effort to ensure that American small businesses know about the many resources to help their business grow and additional resources to help their businesses thrive! Please join us for a webinar hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute to hear about what steps you can take now to learn and take advantage of new and existing programs that are available at the SBA. https://conta.cc/2Sa02dA

Mark Your Calendars for VETS ’21 NaVOBA is once again joining our partners at the National Veterans Small Business Coalition for the 2021 Veterans Entrepreneurship and Training Symposium. VETS ‘21 is a business development conference created by successful Veteran business owners for Veterans who are looking to enter the Federal marketplace as well as looking to work with large corporations in the private sector. This event will be in-person with no virtual attendance option.... When: November 2, 2021November 5, 2021 Where: Orlando, FL NaVOBA will also be announcing our Best Corporations for Veterans Business Enterprises during the event. https://conta.cc/3wpgbux