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The Roundtable has stood on guard to monitor compliance with that promise of (now 5%) state contracting with SDVOSB’s. Having enlarged our mission today, however, the Roundtable serves ALL veteran owned businesses and our advocacy has succeeded in persuading large, private corporations to pledge similar goals for inclusion of VOSB’s in existing supplier diversity initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][ozy_vc_divider caption=”WHAT IS OUR MISSION” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#a07c0b” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_tabs interval=”3″][vc_tab title=”Promote” tab_id=”1414616520-1-10″][vc_column_text]Veteran Owned Business and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business in securing contracts with local, state and federal governments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Advocate” tab_id=”1414616651223-2-1″][vc_column_text]For our VOB and SDVOB members to increase contracting opportunities within government agencies and private sector corporations to include veterans in their Supplier Diversity initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Advise” tab_id=”1414616654214-3-6″][vc_column_text]Our veterans, corporate members and state governments on issues regarding Veteran Owned Businesses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Connect” tab_id=”1423441680374-4-7″][vc_column_text]Using new technologies and hosting events to enable Veteran Owned Businesses and world-wide brands to connect.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Monitor” tab_id=”1414616655438-4-5″][vc_column_text]For compliance and reporting of achievement toward stated goals for public and private contracting with VOB’s and SDVOB’s.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][\/vc_tabs][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1487586328775{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”][vc_images_carousel images=”26715,26716,26717″ img_size=”medium” autoplay=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”190px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_parallax=”on” font_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1487587053654{margin-top: -100px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(http:\/\/veteranroundtable.org\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Nats-Fair-overhead-GREEN-1920_low_res.png?id=1308) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1423445721727{padding-right: 15% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;}”]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][ozy_vc_divider caption=”LEGISLATIVE ” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Responsible for regular visitation with state senators and congressmen with emphasis on those sympathetic or directly related to our interests, maintaining communications with those state offices positioned to protect and advance the interests of Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and Veteran Owned Businesses (VOB), monitoring veteran business legislation in both houses of the legislature, keeping contact with the appointed Veterans Affairs officials within the various state governments.[\/vc_column_text][ozy_vc_divider caption=”OUTREACH” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Establishing contact and communication with VSO\u2019s to build common interests and cooperate in the advancement of those interests. This will require a patient and humble approach to befriend those organizations whose scope and sphere of influence are potentially competing with our own. It is, however, another resource for identifying SDVO and VO businesses to make them aware of our work on their behalf. It is possible that this activity may be folded into membership.[\/vc_column_text][ozy_vc_divider caption=”PROGRAMS” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Identify those areas where SDVO and VO businesses need assistance in succeeding for the purpose of designing and conducting workshops and seminars to that end. This work can be done in cooperation with PTAC, VetBiz Central, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][ozy_vc_divider caption=”CORPORATE RELATIONS” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Contact with major corporations participating in federal contracts requiring a sub-contract plan involving SDVOB and VOB sub-contractors. Establish relations with compliance officers at Fortune 500 companies and develop a routine to encourage and verify progress against goals regarding federal contracting requirements.[\/vc_column_text][ozy_vc_divider caption=”MEMBERSHIP” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Using the SAM.gov database and other resources, identify the SDVOB\u2019s and VOB\u2019s. Develop a vehicle of communication with and from the owners of these businesses via a newsletter, surveys, seminars, workshops and other means by which to assist earnest state purchasing managers and major federal contractors in finding competent SDVO and VO businesses to satisfy established goals.[\/vc_column_text][ozy_vc_divider caption=”TASKFORCE” border_size=”2″ border_color=”#34ccff” caption_align=”left” caption_position=”top” more_custom=”on” width=”40px” align=”left”][ozy_vc_spacer][vc_column_text]Tracks state and federal incentives for hiring veterans and assists interested Michigan businesses in utilizing those benefits. Provides a forum for employers and labor unions to discuss veteran employment ideas. Facilitates networking among state and federal employment specialists to meet and exchange information and ideas with prospective employers. Assists employers in making the necessary contacts in the appropriate state and federal agencies for assistance in finding and hiring Veterans[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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