Article by Michael Segal, Managing Attorney of Eagle Law Group, P.C. Understanding the FORGED Act's Impact on Defense Procurement In December 2024, Senator Roger Wicker introduced the Fostering Reform and Government Efficiency in Defense (FORGED) Act, a landmark legislative effort aimed at modernizing the Department of Defense (DoD) through strategic reforms. This legislation targets streamlining procurement processes, fostering [...]
John Perkins, with the US SBA, presented at the 2024 National VIB Conference with some updates about the SBA. You can click on the link below to download the presentation he shared: John Perkins' SBA Slides
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 B.R.A.V.O. (Business Readiness And Veteran Optimization) Corporate Mentors are: 2024-2025 B.R.A.V.O. Veteran Business Protege Applications NOW OPEN 2023-2024 Graduating B.R.A.V.O. Class In business, it's all about the relationships. This program is a national, 6-month program designed to give veteran-owned businesses an opportunity to be mentored - with [...]
Macys Inc. is proud to offer S.P.U.R. (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways - a multiyear, multifaceted funding program designed to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. A collaboration between Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus Capital, this initiative provides access to a range of loans, investment opportunities, and retail support. The aim is to advance entrepreneurial growth, [...]
Article courtesy of Bravia Services JUNE 28, 2024 Bravia Services Celebrated as Vendor of the Month for July 2024 Business Dedicated to Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Recognized during Disability Pride Month INDIANAPOLIS - Today, City-County Councilor Nick Roberts and Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) Director Fredricks recognized Bravia Services, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business founded by [...]
Article courtesy of US SBA Published on August 12, 2024 WASHINGTON ─ On August 12, 2024, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development [...]
SBA recently announced that starting August 1, initial applications for government contracting certifications will pause for the month to implement a planned upgrade across all of SBA’s certification systems. The upgrade will make SBA certifications easier for our small business customers—including making it possible to apply for multiple certifications at once. The upgraded system is expected to [...]
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US Small Business Administration Legislative & Regulatory Update Deck March 2024 Slide Deck
The 2023 VIB Above & Beyond Teaming Partner of the Year Award Winner and VIB Network member The Patriot Group has also been named the 2023 John K Lopez Award winner for Business Excellence! The VIB Network was proud to nominate The Patriot Group for their passion and commitment to the Veteran community. Bravo Zulu [...]
