Veteran Small Business Week
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is proud to join the US Small Business Administration to celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member, and military spouse small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week, November 5th - 9th.
National Veterans Small Business Week is a great opportunity to recognize and support the hundreds of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in the District of Columbia.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Small and Local Business Development are dedicated to ensuring that veterans in Washington D.C. are able to find their pathway to the middle class through entrepreneurship. Both agencies have numerous resources available for entrepreneurial minded veterans. If you think you have what it takes to start your own business, stop buy and see what we have to offer!
 To further celebrate the Veteran Small Business Community, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs has partnered with the Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) to present The Veteran Business Appreciation Mixer.
The event will be hosted by “Veteran-Owned Capitol Cider House” & Sponsored by “Veteran-Owned Stubble & Stache”. Register now to ensure that you don’t miss out on an opportunity to celebrate the success of the numerous Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) of the District of Columbia!
Come out and Ward 4 Council Member Brandon Todd, DSLBD Director Kristi C. Whitfield and MOVA Director Ely S. Ross as we celebrate the success of our veteran entrepreneurs!
Time & Date:
Tuesday, November 13th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Veteran-Owned Capitol Cider House
3930 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20011
 Are you looking to Accelerate your Startup? If you dream of owning your own business or taking your business to the next level, then come check out this free workshop series.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs has partnered with “Open for Business Ventures” to launch The Veteran Business Startup Network.
The Veteran Business Startup Network is a 6 session Pilot Business Accelerator Program convening on December 3rd – 5th and December 10th – 12th Participants will obtain the skills required in learning and applying the necessary startup skills to launch a business (Innovation, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Management, Marketing Plans, Startup Plans, & Business Selection etc.).
Awards totaling $2000 to be presented for Top 4 Startup Plans.
You can also contact Sharod Wade, CJ Meenan, or you can call the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs at 202-724-5454.
 Join the Veterans Leadership Council D.C. at Tableau Software to connect with veteran leaders, gain insights from data projects designed to support veterans, and learn about different opportunities Tableau offers student veterans in D.C. Food and drink will be provided thanks to the support of Tableau. Transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and non-veteran supporters are invited to attend.
DATE AND TIME
Wed, November 7, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
LOCATION:
 1 Million Cups Washington D.C. is a weekly event that brings entrepreneurs and the Washington D.C. community together over coffee and conversations.
Speaker: Marcelle Yeager
Date: November 7, 2018
Company: Serving Talent
Social Caption: Join 1 Million Cups DC on Wednesday, November 7th to hear from Marcelle Yeager as she presents on her company, Serving Talent. Serving Talent seeks to place U.S. diplomat and military spouses with employers in search of top notch talent. Stay for the community conversation to help Marcelle with ideas, advice and connections.
Bio: Before starting her two companies, Marcelle Yeager spent 10 years in strategic communications in Washington, DC and overseas working for consulting firms and the federal government. She launched Career Valet, which provides job search preparation services for mid- to senior-level professionals, when her husband joined the Department of State's Foreign Service. In response to the career challenges faced by spouses like herself, she later co-founded ServingTalent, which places diverse U.S. diplomat and military spouses with employers who need top-notch talent now.
 The Advisory Board serves as an advisory body to the Mayor, the Mayor's Office of Boards and Commissions, the Office of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Employment Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and other District government departments, agencies, and offices on all matters pertaining to Veterans in the District of Columbia All meetings are open to the public - please come out and join us!
Time and Date:
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
**Please note the date change**
Location:
441 4th Street, Northwest
Conference Room 1114
Washington, DC 20001
Call In Information:
Dial in: 712-451-0862
Passcode: 821260
 Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development Presents:
2019 Green Book Release - Fiscal Year 2019 SBE Spend Goal Announcement.
DATE AND TIME:
Mon, November 19, 2018
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM EST
LOCATION:
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Room G-9
Washington, DC 20004
You are cordially invited to Elevate 2019: Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Procurement Opportunity Forum hosted by DC Department of General Services (DGS). We hope you can join us to:
-Learn about FY 2019 DGS contract opportunities in construction and facilities management
-Build business connections with other contractors
-Meet and greet with representatives from DGS and other government agencies
Register by November 16, 2018.
Who should attend: CBEs in construction, facilities management, and related industries.
Note: Register early to reserve your participation, as space is limited. Use of public transit, taxis, and rideshare is highly encouraged due to limited street and garage parking options.
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