Hello all from Portland, Maine... WHigginsHa4aLL@gmail.com , 207-272-1099, Homeless Advocacy for All ,

I’m in WV! getting ready for work so I prefer to keep

video off right now. :) first time here.

Hello. I'm checking in from Indianapolis.

Hello from Central Nebraska, Josh Young with South Central Economic Development District

Working to incorporate a national homeless advocacy organization to improve services and save lives. I am a service Disabled Veteran.

Greene County, Indiana here.

Good morning folks, From Bucks Co, Pa

I need to make my tea...

No judgements given as to what's in your cup :)

Welcome aboard to all...

Welcome all! We should be getting started soon! Don't forget your coffee cup. Whatever you decide to put in it is your choice!

https://www.instagram.com/vetbiz/

Good morning from Charlotte

Sorry, please continue we are having a challenge.

Hello from New York. I am the Founding Principal for a health care acquisition platform. We’re acquiring healthcare companies in NY and surrounding states then will be taking the larger company public within the next 3-5 years.

I want to start a small business asap..need assistance.

Good morning! welcome to the Virtual Coffee House!

Through My Eyes Photography by Steve Bandura

Department of Workforce Development, Local Veterans Employment Representative, Indiana Region 8

We are getting him to call in folks sorry

This is my business I have started this year. https://www.barefootandbralessgardens.com/

Good morning @H&S FOODS from Baltimore

great idea!!

Socie-tee Apparel LLC a socially conscious apparel company whose mission is to provide a voice for marginalized people and financial opportunities to underserved communities.

https://societeebrandapparel.com/Follow me on Instagram! Username: _socie_teeapparel_https://www.instagram.com/_socie_teeapparel_?r=nametag

good morning.

Veterans Upward Bound is a federally funded program by the Board of Education. We're not a small business, but we help veterans of any age get over the hurdles in the way of their educational goals. If a veteran has goals of getting a technical certificate or a college degree but is unable due to support or need of refresher courses, we offer that help free of charge. My purpose in being here is to lead veterans to the resources in their areas if they are need of services. Reach out to me at Julie.Sanders@wichita.edu. // 316.978.6743

Good morning everyone!

Good morning everyone, I'm Blake Lopez-Bierwirth and I'm a insurance agent/financial planner for Mutual of Omaha. My email is blake.lopez@mutualofomaha.com, phone number is (913)991-6002 and I'm in Kansas City.

Good Morning everyone! If you need help with starting your Veterans owned business or if you are a military spouse feel free to check out our website https://vetbiz.com/ !

My Photography Profile is on Instagram at steve_bandura please take a look see!

thank you much Nancy!

I've got an In-Home care agency, providing home care to seniors. have several vet employees and clients. only veteran owned agency in Lake County, Illinois.

Thank Mitch!

ok he will call in

Thanks for sharing everyone. Please drop your social media tag or website in if you want us to visit.

does anyone know the meeting password for the call in audio?

It's in your email

765949

that's the passcode

765949 this is the passcode.

My LinkedIn profile is any wish to connect. I was a submarine officer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhigginsjr/

I am a certified life coach for women 25-30. call 360-214-1858 and visit www.sheisphenomenal-llc.com

USAF Vietnam Veteran '66-'67

Texas Star EV Inspections, Inc. Pepper Roberts on Linkedin

Maureen Brinkley the District Director of the SBA District office of Easter Missouri. https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/mo/st-louis

Texas Star RV Inspections, Inc.

If I’m in Texas, who would by my VBOC be?

Hi Chris, Texas is split in two. Let me help get you connected.

I will personally message you, for your privacy.

By 1978 the small VSO here in STL was doing consulting work for the White House!

If you need to find your VBOC please visit our website https://vetbiz.com/vboc/ Or private message Veterans Business Resource Center here.

PL - 105-135 one of the first laws on veteran entrepreneurship

Vet Force was started in the late 90s. PL 106-50 veteran entrepreneurship and employment program is the one that created the 3% federal procurement

I'm just a good trouble maker. - Bill Elmore

I am Dennis Jones, a Certified Health and Leadership Coach as well as a Food For Life Instructor. I can be reached at 703.220.2682, dennis@coursecorrection.us

Thank you Dennis

PL 106-50 was the catalyst for the Veterans Business Resource Center www.vetbiz.com

$30 Billion opportunity for service disabled veterans in federal procurement.

Please explain how government contracting can kill a business. Thanks!

$30 Billion? I have a few questions but are unable to ask from this portal, can I email?

Hi Brian, yes you're welcome to email us your questions at admin@vetbiz.com

Hi Bill, are you working to develop a succession plan for those who would like to continue advocacy but will need the mentorship to navigate the politics of being disruptors of industries?

29.5% of federal contracting dollars go to 10 big businesses.

200 and 400K small business competing in that small space.

succession plan for "good troublemakers"? to teach them how to not get discouraged and how to navigate the system?

V-WISE is an amazing program!

How does an organization apply directly to be a mentor of Bill Elmore?

V-WISW link https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/v-wise/

V-WISE

Tia reach out to him on his LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-bill-elmore-64a26756/

Still issues around access to capital specifically to entrepreneurs with limited to no collateral.

Let's increase federal procurement to 7% to ensure a true diverse procurement. Invest into building capacity.

how important is political support to access to capital initiatives?

local, state, federal

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#vetbiz

I work in Federal procurement in addition to being a small business owner. I think a major issue is parity which there is none. Also there's really no consequence for not meeting the goal.

Bill, that is what I am struggling with at this point.

SoCal VBOC https://socalvboc.org/

I thank you Darcella for hosting and inviting us in. Bill, thank you for the education and insight. Merry Christmas all, need to jump off here.

Thank you Brian

bromans@dwd.in.gov

and bromans@romanswarriorfoundation.org

Excellent event! Thank you all!

Thank you for joining us! Be sure to check out our website! https://vetbiz.com/

thank you. everyone Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice

We need VetBiz to come to Texas!

Glad to meet you Bill Elmore... I sent a LinkedIn Connection Request

any who wish to connect with me... https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhigginsjr/

Talent, Bond, Valasquez, Kerry, Snow....both sides of the aisle. This is an American issue and Americans worked to make this happen. Not one person voted against the 1999 bill. We can do this again!

Thanks Bill Higgins for joining us! We will be connecting with you

Thank you Bill and Darcella - Everyone have a great holiday and stay safe.

Thank you Bill for your service and continued service to us as a Nation!

Thank you for joining us everyone!

Happy Holiday everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all on future coffee houses

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