"VETS HELPING VETS - BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS!" El Paso, Texas USA - Home of the Amigo Man!
Chartered by the Veterans Business Association to provide business counseling to Veterans and their family members: start-up business planning, marketing planning, access to capital, and management assistance at no charge. The Resource Center also acts as an information and referral service for basic information on resources and assistance available to Veterans and their families within the community. This is a ONE-STOP-SHOP for veterans and family members for ALL your business needs.
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Today is ! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing Veteran-owned businesses with the resources and services they need to succeed.
Check out our Veteran Entrepreneur Portal for resources on accessing financing, growing your business, and updates on outreach events: https://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneur/
Don't forget - shop small - shop Veteran.
fyi - Today, we honor their service.
Native Americans have played a crucial role in every U.S. conflict dating back to the Revolutionary War. U.S. Census Bureau data from 2017 show that there are more than 140,000 living Native American Veterans.
As of May 2, 2022, the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration is the first tribal organization recognized by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to assist Native American Veterans with their benefits claims. Initiated through the Tribal Representation Expansion Project, this recognition will enhance representation for Native Americans while honoring tribal sovereignty by promoting avenues toward accreditation within tribal communities.
Learn more: https://news.va.gov/105123/more-benefits-claims-support-available-to-native-american-veterans/
Shop Small this Saturday - shop Veteran.
Learn about the nationwide Shop Small movement to help small businesses and communities thrive, proudly backed by American Express.
Take a moment and check in to let us know you are OK and then check on a buddy or family member!
Our busy lives can make it hard to keep up with loved ones and friends. Make the time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call may make.
Buddy Check! Make the call!
There are no words to express our grief and support for the families of the fallen.
From the VA: On June 23, 1936, Congress designated the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother’s Day. In 2011, in a proclamation by President Barack Obama, the observance was renamed to include the recognition of Gold Star family members. We remember the mothers and family members of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Aim High!
Happy 75th birthday, U.S. Air Force! Since Sept. 18, 1947, the U.S. Air Force has held true to its motto, “To fly, fight, and win… airpower anytime, anywhere.” Thank you, active-duty and Veteran Airmen, for your service.
Today we honor those that have not come home.
Today we support the Veterans Stand Down for El Paso Homeless Veterans.
Today we remember!
Today, we honor the lives of American Former Prisoners of War and those still missing in action. You are not forgotten.
Visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-pow.asp to learn more about the programs and services VA offers American Former Prisoners of War.
new to El Paso - BUY VETERAN!
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Ft Bliss is a Veteran and Military family owned and operated junk removal and hauling company. We serve our residential and commercial customers the Military way – with Respect, Integrity & Trust.
Help pass the word - they also served - never forget our sisters-in-arms.
The Women Veterans Call Center is your resource for information about the services and benefits that you have earned through your military service.
- This service is free and confidential, and you can call as many times as you need.
- All calls are answered by women, some of whom are Veterans themselves.
Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp
It is that time of year to talk about the elephant in the room - too many of our brothers in arms are being taken out of the fight - the best way that we can help is to - call and check on a buddy to day - call a friend - call a family member that you have not spoken to in a while - BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY!
September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Be sure that all of the Veterans in your life know about the new Veterans Crisis Line number, 988. You don’t have to be enrolled in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits or health care to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line. In 2019, 45,861 adults in the U.S. died by su***de. Of those, 6,261 were Veterans.
You're not alone. If you would rather text or chat online with a VA Su***de Prevention Coordinator, those options are also available:
Text: 838255
Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
Learn more: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
***dePreventionMonth
The more we know, the more we can do to help - Veterans have questions and the VA is always the best place to start.
Looking for resources on caregiver coaching, counseling, or support? We've got you covered! Check out the Caregiver Resource Directory from National Resource Directory and Warrior Care to find resources in your area.
Start your search: https://nrd.gov/misc/crdDownload
Read - Head - and Pass it on - The more you know, the more you can do to help.
If you’re a Veteran who lives overseas, you remain entitled to the benefits and services you earned through your military service. Do you have questions about direct deposit, currency conversion, or foreign schools? We've got you covered!
Learn more: https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-abroad.asp
You can also speak to a benefits representative at an American embassy or American Consulate: https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm 🌎
fyi - help pass the word - "like" and "share"
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs strives to provide women-owned businesses the resources they need to build a foundation for success. VA-associated organizations like VA's Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSBI) and the VetBizLadyStart program are here to offer support to women entrepreneurs.
Learn more: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/101210/what-women-veteran-owned-business-entrepreneurs-need-to-know/
Money makes the world go around - from our partners at the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mark you calendars - From our partners at the Endeavors Cohen Family Clinic:
PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL YOUR MILITARY AND VETERAN NETWORKS
Join us on August 13, 2022 for an amazing evening at The Plaza Theater where Aliviane will host and Endeavors will co-sponsor a free Modern Warrior Live concert for the Veteran and Active- Duty Service Member community, their families, and friends!
Modern Warrior LIVE (MWL) is a national non-profit dedicated to creating an understanding between veteran and civilian communities through live performances, collaborative workshops, and the sharing of stories. MWL de-stigmatizes mental illness and provides a catalyst for meaningful conversation about the effects of trauma, depression, post-traumatic growth, and resiliency.
To learn more about Modern Warrior Live, please visit: www.modernwarriorlive.org
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modern-warrior-live-el-paso-tx-tickets-367092412287
Join us for a free concert by Modern Warrior Live in El Paso, TX; hosted by Aliaviane and co-sponsored by Endeavors
The office will be open from 10 am until 2 pm tomorrow - the 19th of July - for any questions on business start ups or business planning or marketing or access to capital and go through local area resouces to assisr Vetean Owned Small Businesses (VOSB's)
fyi - just a reminder of a little used benefit - help pass the word.
The Department of Defense expanded commissary shopping privileges in the U.S. effective 1 January 2020 as part of the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This expansion adds to the existing authorized shopper list found on our web page: https://bit.ly/3wU1NMy
Access was expanded to include:
• Veterans with any service-connected disability
• Purple Heart recipients
• Former Prisoners of War, and
• Individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible Veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Overseas Veterans should check with their local installation to verify privileges.
Attention Veterans - pass on the word to your spouses and family - the VA does have support for surviving spouses.
In times of loss, VBA is here for you. The Office of Survivors Assistance will provide support as you navigate VA’s benefits and services and help determine what your next steps will be. The Office of Survivors Assistance can be reached at 1-202-461-9383 or via email at [email protected]
Answers to frequently asked questions for survivors can be found here: https://www.va.gov/SURVIVORS/FAQs.asp
Join with Veterans and pay your respects to one of El Paso's strongest Veterans Advocates. Check out the Veterans Non Profit and a;; that they do for our local Veterans in need.
attention all Veteran would-be entrepreneurs
This is why we created Joint Task Force "Victor" - to assist homeless Veterans and Veterans in need right here in El Paso - we are so proud of the statement that we "leave no one behind" - look around - you will find the problem of homelessness in every city in America, even in El Paso.
Find out more about how the portrait of a homeless Revolutionary War Veteran in the 1830s awakened people to the plight of the aging men who had fought for t...
Yesterday, State Senator Cesar Blanco hosted an event at the Old Glory Memorial that recognized Texas Women Veterans. It was a great event and the Veterans Business Resorce Center was there to support our sisters in arms.
I know where I will be - I will be here to honor the men from Company E - where will you be?
I am sad to report to the Veteran Community that Stephen Mills, a Veterans Advocate and founder of the Veterans Non-Profit Food Pantry and clothing closet on Dyer passed away today. His work with our local homeless Veteran community and Veterans in need is nothing short of a God send for so many for so many years.
He will be missed.
Mark your calendars - Wednesday - 25 May - 8 am - annual Memorial Day Breakfast - sponsored by the El Paso Chapter of SCORE and the Veterans Business Association to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the freedoms that we enjoy today. We will honor all of our El Paso First Responders along with those that have passed during the past years. Please see the attached flyer - this is a FREE breakfast - RSVP's would be appreciated so we can have enough food on hand for the breakfast.
Veterans Business Resource Center updated their phone number.
There will be a free - open to the public - workshop on business startups and how to certify a Veteran Owned Small Business on Tuesday, the 17th of May, from 10 -12 am at the El Paso Chamber offices.
Contact us at 915-594-7022 for details - free parking - free coffee free workshop - what else could you ask for?
if you are working to help Veterans of any era seek employment, you should be familiar with what services the VA has.
VA wants Veterans to have as many pathways to employment and career success as possible.
VET TEC and IBM are excited to share a new opportunity for GI Bill students to break into a global network of 90 organizations to connect with local job opportunities.
Click on https://skillsbuild.org/ to see how IBM is helping student Veterans build professional networks.
Curious about VET TEC? Check your eligibility at https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/
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Veterans Business Resource Center updated their website address.
Attention: Veteran Business Owners and Managers - you served your country and now you serve your community - here is your opportunity to serve other Veterans.
The Veterans Business Resource Center will be conducting a series of business counseling for Veterans starting on Tuesday, 3 May from 10 am until 2 pm, at our office in the El Paso Chamber of Commerce - 303 N. Oregon, Suite 610, in the Mills Building.
Free parking available at the El Paso Convention Center - bring your ticket to get validated.
Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Let us not forget our sisters in arms help pass the word in your own circle. There is also a Texas Womens Veterans Program at the Texas Veterans Commission. The more you know, the more you can do to help!
You don't have to struggle on your own as you strive to build a family. VA is here to help.
VA provides a range of fertility and infertility services for eligible Veterans, including fertility evaluation and counseling, hormone therapy, genetic testing, and imaging services. Learn more in this podcast episode: https://bddy.me/3y6nMC6
Get support for your Veteran-Owned Small Business | Veterans Affairs
If you have a Veteran-Owned Small Business, you may qualify for advantages when bidding on government contracts—along with access to other resources and support—through the Vets First Verification Program. This program is run by the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). R...
Help pass the word - there are questions that arise about deported Veterans and ex-pats living abroad and how to access benefits - this is an important outreach event for the VA.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. "Beyond MST" (Military Sexual Trauma) is a mobile app created specifically to support the health and well-being of survivors of sexual assault or harassment during military service. Find ways to cope with challenges, manage symptoms, and find hope.
No account is needed. Download the app today: https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst
One of the missing components that we see when working with Veterans in need is a financial audit - classes are all well and good to teach financial literacy, but for those in need, it is critical to see a financial counselor and get an audit of their means and needs.
The Veterans Business Association will be hosting an open house and a farewell to our Executive Director - H. W. "Bill" Sparks - tomorrow - 29 March - starting at 9 am - at the Veterans One-Stop - 9565 Diana - be here or be square - swap some lies and tell some war stories - coffee, water, snacks - old time swing music - what else do you want from the guy after 17 years?
303 Oregon Street Suite 610
El Paso, TX
79901
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