Greetings good people.  How is everyone doing?  Going to be a hot time in the DC area with temps rising up to 100 or so...gotta love it.  BUT, as I have been reminded, there are troops laden down by many pounds of filled combat packs, ammunition and weapons, working in 100 plus degree weather, 24-7 under the threat of constant danger...so, I need not complain do I?   God bless our magnificent Troops.

 

For Today - Submitted by our friend Greg Stachura, SDVOSB at Michigan Veterans Small Business Roundtable:  ‘There is no security in nature……Life is nothing if not a daring adventure.' 

                                                                                                                                          Helen Keller

 

Lowering of the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to Half Staff. “This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from sunrise to sunset.This is in memory of Sergeant Julian C. Chase, of Edgewater, Maryland, who died on May 28, 2012, in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag.” (May God Rest the Soul of this Dear and brave young Man; one of America’s Best…Sergeant Julian C. Chase).

 

From Lee Dougherty, U.S. Army Ranger and Attorney - VetWorking Networking Breakfast at Tysons Corner, McLean, VA, June 26, 2012.  All, please see the attached flyer to post and distribute among your networks. We have put a lot of work into making this event valuable to Veterans who have recently transitioned into the business world or who will be transitioning soon. Encourage your Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard folks and your fellow Veterans take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact me if you have any questions about the event.  V/r  Lee

 

Big Three Automotive Participation at Detroit 2012 Veterans Small Business Conference.  Please see attached Poster and Automotive Agenda sent in by our friend Ed Ronders, Michigan Veterans Small Business Round Table.  Ed is also Executive Director of VetBizCentral, Flint, MI.  Thanks Ed.  I know our Veterans in Michigan are especially elated that this Conference is being held in their home State. 

 

 

The National Resource Directory provides online support and access to over 10,000 services and resources. Please visit:www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov. Also Please be sure to check your particular state for any additional benefits that may be offered.

 

Reserve Officers Association (ROA) SmartBrief for June 19, 2012. http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/wireless?issueid=7E1DAB6F-D462-47DB-8379-A4B02F03106C&sid=22cbe9eb%2d3ef0%2d4eca%2d8105%2def9f466dc32d

 

More Mental Health Staff Headed to Rural Areas.  http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/7211/more-mental-health-staff-headed-to-rural-areas/

 

Prayers and blessings for you and your loved ones and for our dear Troops and their loved ones everywhere.

 

Very best..............Wayne

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Last Chance to Register for 2012 Veterans Small Business Gathering in Detroit - Get Hot!  :-)

 

On June 26^th the SBA, in partnership with GM, Ford, and Chrysler will host an all-day, extraordinary event for conference participants interested in building relationships in this important industry sector.

Network with Auto Industry executives, acquisition and contract specialists, Buyers and First Tier Suppliers who are looking for Veteran Small Business partners in the following industry sectors:

                  · Information Technology, Marketing, Advertising and Communications

                  · Construction and Site Management

                  · Health Care Services

                  · Staffing Services

                  · Industrial Materials

                  · Transportation & Logistics

Interested individuals, who are not registered for the conference, will be able to attend the event at a cost of $150.00.

 

REGISTER TODAY!!!!

There’s no better place to experience a real city than in the Motor City. Hear more about Detroit from Tim Allen.

 

Plan your trip! Please view the customized webpage just for Conference attendees to make your visit to Detroit a memorable one. Check out dining, attractions, and discounts, including a printable coupon book here: www.meetdetroit.com/veterans2012.

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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Hosts Workshops during Detroit VA for Vets Hiring Fair

 

WASHINGTON ( June 19, 2012) – The Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E) will host several workshops aimed at helping Veterans understand the many benefits and programs that promote Veteran employment during the VA for Vets Hiring Fair being held in Detroit June 26-28.

 

As part of the Veteran Open House, VA will educate Veterans on vocational rehabilitation and employment services, register them for VA’s online employment toolkit, www.VetSuccess.gov , and provide tools that help Veterans find meaningful careers, receive accommodations for disabilities at their place of employment, and start a small business.

 

“At VA, we know the skills and characteristics Veterans bring with them to a new career can only benefit an organization,” said Under Secretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. “Our VR&E program is committed to assisting Veterans find meaningful careers, whether in the federal government or in the private sector.”

 

VA is hosting three major events at Detroit’s Cobo Center June 26-29: The VA for Vets Hiring Fair, the Veterans Open House, and the National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo. The events are expected to attract thousands of Veterans, business owners and federal employees, with an economic impact estimated at $11 million for the city.

 

More than 24,000 federal and private-sector job openings across the country will be available at the free Veteran Hiring Fair June 26-28. VA will bring together partners like the First Lady’s “Joining Forces” initiative and Hiring Our Heroes, along with private sector companies, during the fair. Not only will the fair provide Veterans an opportunity to showcase their skills to potential employers, it will also assist Veterans with resume preparation, interview techniques and career coaching to help Veteran attendees become career ready. VA hosted a similar event Jan. 18 in Washington, D.C., which attracted over 4,100 Veterans and resulted in over 2,600 on-the-spot interviews and more than 500 tentative job offers.

 

The Open House gives Veterans and their families the chance to find out about the wide range of financial and health-care benefits, services and resources that are available from federal, state and community agencies. Veterans can conveniently enroll in VA care, sign up for eBenefits and MyHealtheVet, and get their questions answered face to face.

 

The National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo is the premier government event for Veteran-owned businesses. Last year’s conference in New Orleans drew almost 5,000 attendees, and more than 6,000 participants are expected this year. VA will provide Veteran-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses with a wide range of information to help them maximize opportunities in the federal workplace.

 

Known historically as the world’s capital for the transportation industry, the Detroit metro area is reinventing itself with six booming industries: medical research, defense, entertainment, green tech, urban farming, and aeronautics. About 330,000 Veterans are served by the city’s VA medical center, and more than 704,000 Veterans live in Michigan.

 

VA invites all interested persons and businesses to attend. More information about the small business conference is available atwww.nationalveteransconference.com. Information and registration for the hiring fair is available at www.VAforVets.VA.Gov/Detroit.

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