November 2018 Newsletter

November 28, 2018

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	From the CEO I am again honored to be part of “America Salutes You — Guitar Legends II”. This nationally televised concert raises awareness and funds for mental and brain health for military and first responders and will be held this Sunday, December 2nd at The Novo in Los Angeles. The concert will feature some amazing performances by Joe Bonamassa, Stephen Stills, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Sammy Hagar, Don Felder, Orianthi, Robby Krieger, Vernon Reid, Emily Estefan, Anthony Kearns, and many more! We owe our veterans and first responders a huge debt, and this concert is one way we can begin to repay them for the sacrifices they have made for our freedom and safety. If you are or plan to be in the Los Angeles area, I hope you will attend the concert and show your support. Tickets are reasonably priced and can be purchased via the America Salutes You website. If you are unable to attend, I hope you will support this wonderful non-profit by donating here.Please tell your family, friends and colleagues about this amazing concert and help us spread the word. Warm regards, Debbie Gregory CEO, VAMBOA & Producer, America Salutes You

VAMBOA Featured Member:
Martha Daniel
Founder, President and CEO
Information Management Resources, Inc.

Information Management Resources, Inc. (IMRI) is an industry-leading provider of cybersecurity, technology, program management and engineering services for government organizations and commercial enterprises. At the helm is Navy veteran, founder, president and CEO Martha Daniel.

A fearless entrepreneur with 35 years of technology expertise, Mrs. Daniel has led IMRI in becoming an industry frontrunner, employing more than 155 professionals worldwide and managing over $300 million in data center operations located in 19 U.S. states. IMRI’s cybersecurity division, Cytellix, is one of the fastest growing cybersecurity managed services companies in Orange County, CA. Cytellix provides affordable, turnkey, fully-managed cybersecurity services to the U. S. Government, large enterprises, and commercial companies in financial services, supply chain, legal, and manufacturing. Clients include the U.S. Department of the Navy, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force, Wells Fargo, Lockheed Martin, and IBM. Mrs. Daniel also contributes her time and resources to various community organizations including the Rothenbuehler Foundation for Veterans, New Directions for Women, the Child Guidance Center and the Vicksburg Soccer Organization.

Want to be a Featured Member in the next Newsletter? Email us at info@vamboa.org and tell us about you and your company.

You Can Be Santa’s Helper

Our friends at Homefront America are once again playing Santa for military families. With your help, the Christmas Toy Store continues to be the shopping destination for parents currently serving in the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy.

While their children enjoy crafts/activities and caroling, the parents of some 1,000 children can select from a wide selection of premium quality, national name brand toys at no cost.

Your donation, in any amount, goes to purchase toys from a network of wholesale partners who provide the goods at below retail.

We are keenly aware there are many worthwhile organizations to support, but we hope you will consider supporting this program that serves our youngest heroes.

For additional information, email info@homefrontamerica.org
or call 949-248-9468.

On the Blog —
Guide to Veteran Business Loans

There are a number of veteran business loans available to veterans, service-disabled veterans, National Guard and Reservists, and in many cases, the wives and widows of service members. To be eligible to receive a veteran loan, the veteran must hold at least 51% ownership of the business. To read about some of the programs that offer business loans specifically for veteran-owned businesses, click here to read the blog article in its entirety.

American Heroes Network Radio Show

American Heroes Network host Gary Ray and his co-host, Lt. Col Bill Forbes, sat down with VAMBOA’s Debbie Gregory to tap into the wealth of resources and information she has acquired over the years. Be sure to visit www.voiceamerica.com/episode/110372/vamboa to hear this great interview!

VAMBOA Featured Member:
Mark Brower
Business Development Team Member
1SEO I.T. Support & Digital Marketing

For almost ten years, 1SEO I.T. Support & Digital Marketing has been offering expert I.T. solutions that help both startup and established businesses. These services include disaster recovery, managed I.T. services, network cabling, VPN solutions, and network design.

Mark Brower, one of 1SEO’s business development team members and a veteran of the United States Marines, encourages veterans from around the United States to use 1SEO’s I.T. services to drive their business.

Brower says, “We’re in the business of helping veterans succeed. We know their business is their livelihood, and with expert customer service and careful implementation of both physical and online business solutions, 1SEO can take that business to the next level. I wouldn’t be selling to veterans if I didn’t believe our product was extraordinary.”

1SEO wants to take time to thank veterans for their service and looks forward to helping them achieve success in the next chapter of their lives. For more information, visit them online at 1SEO.com or contact Mark Brower at mbrower@seotech.com.

Top Boss Award

The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. Nominations, which must come from a Guard or Reserve member employed by the organization they are nominating (or from a family member) are now being accepted for the 2019 award. National Guardsmen and Reservists nominated 2,350 employers for the Freedom Award in 2018, but no more than 15 nominees receive the award each year. You can nominate your employer at www.freedomaward.mil through December 31st.

The VAMBOA Seal

We invite our members and sponsors to use the VAMBOA Seal on their websites and company collateral. VAMBOA’s “Vet Owned” seal symbolizes the talent, dedication, leadership and courage of these special Americans who currently serve or have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. If you’re not already a member, we invite you to join! Membership is free for all Veteran Military Entrepreneurs (VMEs).

If you are interested in receiving our seal, please
email us.

Veterans Eligible for EEOICPA Compensation

Veterans, VSOs, Veterans Organizations, and veterans advocates may not be aware of a little known compensation available to thousands of veterans. Compensation amounts range from $50,000 – $250,000. Veterans who built and supported nuclear weapons during the Cold War era are entitled to tens of thousands of unclaimed federal dollars. Starting in 1942, the U.S. Government started to build nuclear weapons in over 355 facilities around the country. Unfortunately, thousands of those workers were exposed to harmful radiation. The good news is that, under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICPA), veterans or their survivors could qualify for $50,000 to $250,000 in benefits. For more information, click here.