Upcoming Workshops for
Veteran Business Owners
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In celebration of National Small Business Week, we are spotlighting upcoming virtual workshops from our Veteran Business Leadership Association (VBLA) initiative designed to teach veteran business owners how to grow their businesses, transfer their military skills to entrepreneurship, and apply for government certification programs:
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May 19th: Growth Strategies for Veteran-Owned Companies
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The VBLA's May 19th workshop will teach veteran business owners strategies to take their companies to the next level, and will highlight resources and certifications they can use to grow and expand their businesses. The workshop will also cover strategies that other veteran-owned companies have used to successfully navigate the government contracting space. Register here.
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May 26th: Government Contracting Strategies for Veterans
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The VBLA's May 26th workshop will teach veteran business owners how they can do business with federal, state, and city government agencies. Veterans will get a deeper understanding of the government procurement process and how to access prime and subcontracting opportunities. The workshop will also cover how they can certify your company and strategies for securing your first government contract. Register here.
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June 2nd: Turning Your Military Skills into a Business
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The VBLA's June 2nd workshop is designed for veterans who recently separated from the military and are looking to transfer their skills to entrepreneurship. The workshop will focus on military skills translation, types of skills that are transferable to business ownership, and franchising for veterans. Veterans with a new business idea or looking to buy an existing business are encouraged to attend. Register here.
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DVS Spotlight: VetBizNYC Map
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Shop locally while supporting someone who served!
We built the VetBizNYC map to help New Yorkers find veteran-owned businesses in their community. Check it out at nyc.gov/vetbiznyc.
If are a veteran business owner interested in adding your business to the VetBizNYC map, click here.
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New York Mets to Host a
Military Transition Summit
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The New York Mets are inviting transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses to a Military Transition Summit on Saturday, May 7th, at 9:30 am, at Citi Field! The day will include workshops, a panel discussion, lunch, networking session with companies, colleges and veteran service organizations, and a tour of Citi Field! Register here.
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Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills spent the 10th Anniversary of his “Alive Day” in New York City! DVS Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone joined his celebration in Times Square to welcome him to NYC and to thank him for his bravery.
Travis Mills, of the 82nd Airborne, was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. Today, he leads the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists Post-9/11 veterans who have been injured in active duty service.
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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