Spring TRIAD

Arlington, VA

April 21, 2008

Call to Action – We need your help!

• What’s new in CVE since March

• Update on VetBiz.gov Verification

• Join Operation Transformation

• Choose Veterans for New Hires – Choose Veterans as Suppliers

• Let’s work together!

Center for Veterans Enterprise

• Office of the Secretary Organizational Element• 17 FTE in 3 Units:

– Communications– Business Development– Business Expansion

• Mission:• “We promote business ownership and expansion for

veterans and service-disabled veterans.”• Objective:

• Expand the Business Base thru Structured Growth• Established February 2001

CVE Vision

Transform America with Veterans First

• Restore our Communities

• Respond to Emergencies

• Preserve our Environment

• Improve Mission Readiness – certified Federal contractor training program

CVE Corporate Liaisons

• Chuck Southern: Program Manager

• Kelsey Mortimer – VetFran Specialty Support– Telecommunications – Information Technology– Technology Transfer

• Beth Torres – VetBiz Initiative for National Sustainment (VINS)

• Andrieka McCane – Environmental Program Liaison

• Omar Morel– International Trade Liaison

Grow the Database with Solid Performers

Go to: VetBiz.gov Online Vendor Information Pages

Restore our Communities (1)• Expand supplier base:

– Bio-sciences, – Bio-agriculture, – Sustainable energy; and – Other innovative and emerging technologies.

• Current and Future Partners:– USACE/BRAC -DLA/NAVAIR– HUBZone Program -TechGrowth Ohio– PTACs -Federal Primes– NASA -MEPs

Restore our Communities (2)• TechGrowth Ohio’s challenge to us:

– State of Ohio businesses only– $10M in high technology grant funds– Must spend within 2 years– Business owners must answer 3 questions

1. What problem does the technology solve?

2. Who is the market?

3. How big is the market?

• Web: www.TechGrowthOhio.com

Respond to Emergencies• Preparations:

– Increase VOSBs with formal COOPs– Increase VOSBs in GSA Disaster database– Partner with Regional Teams to use VOSBs

• Current and Future Partners:– Federal Primes -GSA– DHS -PTACs– DoD -SBA– Local/State Govts

Preserve our Environment• Objectives:

– Increase green purchases from VOSBs– Increase energy security– More VOSBs adopt sustainable ops – Remain competitive in Federal market

• Current and Future Partners:– Federal Primes -GSA– EPA -OMB FEE– State DNRs -PTACs

Increase Mission Readiness (1)

• Objective: increase VOSB capability/capacity• Introduce a formal education program • 4 levels of certification

– Level 1: Basic Understanding – Level 2: Cost Environment – Level 3: Unique DoD requirements– Level 4: Special Certifications

Increase Mission Readiness (2)

• Current and Future Partners:– Federal Primes -SBA– APTAC -MEPs– Federal agencies -SBDCs

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Call to Action – Join us?

• Teams launched April 2008• PTAC volunteers are Lead Agents• CVE Staff: Sponsors, Logistics• Teams support CVE Strategic Plan 2009-2014• Email VACVE@va.gov to join a team• Learn more:

• June 12 Accountability Conference & Awards Program

• July 7-10 National Conference

National Veterans Conference

• Caesars Palace Las Vegas July 7-10, 2008• Networking• Break-Out Sessions• Match Making• Expo• www.nationalveteransconference.com• Conference Hotline 703 695 3220

Because Veterans Is Our First Name