CALIFORNIA DISABLED VETERANS FACE OPPORTUNITIES

More than 1000 one-to-one Œbusiness matchmaking¹ sessions were accomplished during the 17th Annual ³Keeping the Promise 2008² business expo. From across California, the non-profit Disabled Veterans Business Alliance (DVBE) brought disabled veteran entrepreneurs face-to-face with corporate and government business leaders in Irvine. For two days, April 15-16, hundreds of veteran-owned, and certified DVBE vendor companies met with procurement and supplier diversity professionals seeking contract opportunities for a wide range of goods and services.

DVBE Alliance exists to help veterans become certified, create businesses and secure opportunity. Alliance President Robert Brown, says, ³Our motto is, Šserving together again. The creativity, skills and discipline veterans bring to the workplace are key to realizing their opportunity.² Certified disabled veteran businesses are guaranteed by law contract participation
goals for service to their country. continue reading

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HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR: PATHWAYS TO HEALING

Los Angeles Conference, 16,17,18 May 2008
Westin Bonaventure, Downtown LA
http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/conference.cfm

-Jonathan Shay, MD, PhD. Psychiatrist, VA Outpatient Clinic, Boston Author: Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming MacArthur Fellow 2007

-Honorable Bob Filner. Member of Congress, Calif. 51st CD Chairman, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Other Speakers:

Harriet Katz Zeiner, PhD - Lead Neuropsychologist, Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit, VA Palo Alto Jimmy Castellanos - OIF Veteran, student at Claremont McKenna College Paula Domenici, PhD - Deployment Behavioral Psychologist, Center for Deployment Psychology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda. Co-Author - Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returnng from
Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families Helena Young, PhD - Clinical PTSD Program Manager, VA Palo Alto William Saltzman, PhD - Professor, Educational Psychology, Administration & Counseling, California State University Long Beach; Assistant Director, Project Focus Program, UCLA continue reading

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49th ANNUAL ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION

Torrance, California
April 7, 2008

The City of Torrance continues its long-standingtradition on May 17, 2008 as it hosts its 49th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebrationand Parade. The City, one of few cites designated by the Department of Defense, will once again honor the men and women of our nation’s military with a three-day celebration beginning on Friday, May 16 continuing through Sunday, May 18 with the Parade highlight on Saturday, May 17 that will begin at 1:30 p.m. During this weekend, the following events that will occur in the City:

Military Exhibits: Military exhibits on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot between Acapulco & Macy’s (previously Robinson’s May) on May 16 & 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on May 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

Free Concert: The United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band will perform for free at the James Armstrong Theatre on May 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. continue reading

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CALIFORNIA DISABLED VETERAN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE

The 17th annual business symposium “Keeping the Promise 2008″ brings veteran and disabled veteran entrepreneurs face-to-face with corporate and government business leaders. In two days, hundreds of veteran-owned, and certified DVBE vendor companies will meet with procurement and supplier diversity professionals seeking contract (OPPORTUNITIES) for (A WIDE RANGE OF) goods and services.

“Keeping the Promise 2008″ begins with corporate and government plenary sessions on Tuesday April 15, from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Irvine Hyatt Regency. Over 100 Expo exhibitors will be featured the panel discussions provide answers to many of the tough questions facing our
disabled veteran and veteran business professionals.

Certified disabled veteran businesses are guaranteed by law contract participation goals with regulated utilities, State and Federal agencies and many private industry contracts for goods and services. In California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger strengthened State government goals by signing SB 115 into law in 2006. T he non-profit DVBE Alliance exists to help veterans become certified, create businesses and obtain their goals. DVBE Alliance President, Robert Brown, says, “Traditionally, veteran and disabled veteran-owned firms are among those that deliver on time and on budget results. This conference will open a great many doors for a great many deserving veteran companies.” continue reading

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49TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION ON MAY 16-18

Torrance, Calif., April 7, 2008 - The City of Torrance continues its long-standing tradition on May 17, 2008 as it hosts its 49th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade. The City, one of few cites designated by the Department of Defense, will once again honor the men and women of our nation’s military with a three-day celebration beginning on Friday, May 16 continuing through Sunday, May 18 with the Parade highlight on Saturday, May 17 that will begin at 1:30 p.m. During this weekend, the following events that will occur in the City:

Military Exhibits: Military exhibits on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot between Acapulco & Macy’s (previously Robinson’s May) on May 16 & 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on May 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

Free Concert: The United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band will perform for free at the James Armstrong Theatre on May 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Parade: 49th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade will run along Torrance Boulevard from downtown Torrance and end at the City Hall on May 17 at 1:30 p.m. continue reading

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LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE RETIREE EXPO

Los Angeles Air Force Base, 413 Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo, proudly announces its annual Retiree Benefits EXPO to be held Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Titled “Journey Beyond Tomorrow”, the EXPO will feature information from local community businesses, LAAFB organizations, and Federal agencies, including Century 21, Triwest, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency and many others. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and dispense information.

Food will be available in addition to drawings for prizes followed by a Bingo game. Parking will be available. Department of Defense and Military Retirees with valid ID’s are advised to use the
Douglas Street gate.

For additional information please call, 310-653-5794.

Submitted By: LTC Tom Lasser

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OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN FORCES, MAKE A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION

A small group of us packed almost 800 chrome coffee travel mugs this morning to ship to our Troops. I’ve posted a new photo album for you on our weblink.

If you haven’t checked out our weblink lately, please take a minute to do so — we have been receiving dozens of “thank you” photos from our grateful Troops for all the cards, letters, gift bags, phone cards, etc. that we’ve been shipping, so you will see alot of new photos that will touch your heart!

http://picasaweb.google.com/sargef

I want to take a minute to say a special THANK YOU to everyone who supports our Troops program in so many ways: continue reading

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AMERICA¹S LEADING DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS EXPO RETURNS

Presented by The California disabled veteran¹s business enterprise alliance (DVBE).

The 17th annual business symposium “Keeping the Promise 2008″ brings veteran and disabled veteran entrepreneurs face-to-face with corporate and government business leaders. In two days, hundreds of veteran-owned, and certified DVBE vendor companies will meet with procurement and supplier diversity professionals seeking contract opportunities for a wide range of goods and services.

Brought to you by major sponsors ATT, Lockheed Martin, Sprint and the CA Department of General Services, “Keeping the Promise 2008″ begins with corporate and government plenary sessions on Tuesday April 15, from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Irvine Hyatt Regency. Over 100 KTP Expo exhibitors will be featured, with panel discussions providing answers to
many of the tough questions facing our disabled veteran and veteran business professionals. continue reading

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