Kennedy Space Center Virtual Outreach

Tuesday, April 5

VOSB/SDVOSB: Learn How Veterans Can Help NASA and KSC Reach the Moon and Beyond

Session Description: Veterans, learn more about recent changes with the VA and how to get your VOSB/SDVOSB Certification!!

Scheduled topics include:

• Advancing Racial Equity at NASA
• Overview of Veteran's Administration
• VOSB/SDVOSB Certification Update
• SDVOSB Small Business Insight

Please note that while this event is focused on veteran-owned small businesses, attendance is not limited to veterans.  All are welcome to participate.

Space is limited for this virtual session, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Log-in information will be sent after registration, and a reminder sent prior to the event.

Click here to register.

We look forward to your participation!

Join Ron Tarro, President of New World Angels, for an interactive discussion how investors view early-stage startups, how they make investment decisions, and the most common reason entrepreneurs receive a ‘no interest’ from New World Angels. Q&A Immediately following Presentation.

Wednesday April 20th 1200.  Virtual. 

Registration link. https://evt.to/agmeagugw

For more information go to Groundswell's LinkedIn Page. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundswell-space-coast-startups/

This is a virtual presentation via Google Hangouts: https://meet.google.com/omv-hsas-mna

The annual Florida Supply Chain Summit is happening 21-23 March in Tampa. This is a new event on our radar. Here are the basics:

March 21 – 23, 2022 at Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Registration (In Person)
$350 Inclusive - All Three Days
$195 Single Day Only - 22 March or 23 March; Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Networking Social

Registration (Virtual)
Links will be sent to registrants by Noon on 21 March
$195 - Full Summit Access: 22-23 March
$ 95 - Daily Access: 22 March or 23 March

Register here: 2022 FloridaSupplyChainSummit - 2022 Floridasupplychainsummit

Check out the planned program here: 2022 Program - 2022 Floridasupplychainsummit

The mission of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to provide a platform for statewide collaboration among key representatives from industry, professional organizations, government, economic development agencies, and higher education for the purpose of advancing the state of Florida as a global trade hub.

The vision of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to facilitate and strengthen partnerships in the trade and logistics industry by providing opportunities to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge about critical issues including emerging trends, technology innovations, and workforce development.

The 3rd Annual FDOT DBE & SBE Winter Expo takes place virtually on Wednesday, 16 February, from 9 am to 1 pm (EST). This is a no-fee event to attend and focuses on disadvantaged (women, minority, veteran) and small businesses who want to learn how to do business with the Florida Department of Transportation.

As we regularly point out regarding supplier diversity opportunities, do not automatically think that your company's products and services are not a good fit for this agency. Along with construction contracts, FDOT is an agency that also contracts for many administrative and other technical products and services. Additionally, small businesses involved in Government contracting often outsource for business services like accounting, finances, marketing, legal services, payroll, employee benefits, etc.

This virtual expo offers:

• Networking with Fellow Business Owners
• Connecting with Prime Contractors and Agency Contacts
• Learning about Upcoming FDOT Projects
• Attending Practical Training Sessions

Use this link to register: https://www.accelevents.com/e/fdotforum2022

Here is the expo agenda:

9:00 am Opening Session – Main Stage

9:30 am 1-1 Video Networking Begins and Exhibitor Booths Open

10:00 am Breakout Session: Increasing Capacity

10:30 am Breakout Session: Effective Estimating

11:30 am Breakout Session: Post-Pandemic Business Growth Strategies

12:00 pm Breakout Session: I’m a Certified DBE/SBE… Now What? (FDOT)

12:30 pm Closing Session – Main Stage

1:00 pm 1-1 Video Networking & Exhibitor Booths Close

FAVOB will be attending the expo. Please stop into our booth and leave your contact information if you'd like to learn more about FAVOB or to meet our new CEO. Let's grow together!

The University of West Florida Department of Social Work is looking for a veteran organization willing to work with a small group of students on getting some sort of project up and running this semester. This can be a project the organization has been wanting to start and hasn't been able to yet, or you can work with the students to come up with a completely new idea. Some ideas include: starting a veteran support group, using new mediums such as discord or googlemeet to set up game nights or book clubs with veterans, or setting up a clothing and food locker for veterans experiencing financial instability. You can also take this opportunity and make it your own, doing something completely new and different!

If you're interested, please reach out to Alleia Davila at adavila@uwf.edu with your organization name, contact name, phone and email.

Charina Narciso

Coordinator, Military & Veterans Resource Center

University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy.
Pensacola, FL 32514

850.474.3459

850.474.2671 fax
uwf.edu/mvrc

Starting out the new year with some great news about the AAFES/ NDVSB eMarketplace! We have heard from the Air Force and they are ready to begin the rollout and training process by the end of January. To quote, “We have worked with Air Combat Command (ACC) and are planning on a government only meeting with the commanders, DBOs, and small business professionals late January to educate them on AF FIRST LOOK. I expect from that we will start a rolling education campaign for ACC bases"

Informational webinar on January 20th. The webinar is open to any supplier who is interested in learning more about the ePS/NDVSB Program and business growth opportunities. We invite you to attend as well! During the webinar, we will be sharing the update from the Air Force including the strategy for the rollout and training for the bases listed below,

Please register for ePS-NDVSB Program Update: Private Sector and Federal Program on Jan 20, 2022 1:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6249545347507466512

ACC bases include:

Beale AFB, CA

Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

Dyess AFB, TX

Ellsworth AFB, SD

Holloman AFB, NM

Langley AFB, VA

Moody AFB, GA

Mountain Home AFB, ID

Nellis & Creech AFB, NV

Offutt AFB, NB

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

Shaw AFB, SC

Closely following, these bases will launch:

Los Angeles AFB, CA

JB Andrews, MD

JB San Antonio, TX

Travis AFB, CA

Wright-Patterson, OH

Edwards AFB, CA

Vandenberg SFB, CA

Goodfellow AFB, TX

Laughlin AFB, TX

Sheppard AFB, TX

Tyndall AFB, FL

Patrick SFB, FL

Naval Air Station, FL

MacDill AFB, FL

Hulburt Field, FL

Eglin AFB, FL

FAVOB Member Teresa Moon is hosting a webinar on 14 December at 1 pm (EST) to dive into Simplified Acquisitions with Guy Timberlake. No cost to attend except for your time and attention. Register at this link. 

Action Zone is hosting a sales workshop, one of the most vexing challenges our new businesses face. Part of their Take Action series, this workshop is co-sponsored by Veterans Florida and is free of charge. This workshop will presented both live (Tampa, FL) and virtually on 16 December 2021 from 5:30-8:30 pm (EST)

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-action-mastering-the-sales-process-tickets-199802152617?aff=Eventbrite

Each year at this time, Wreaths Across America seeks to place a holiday wreath at the final resting place of all veterans. FAVOB member VFW Post 10147 Apopka /Altamonte Springs is seeking wreath sponsors and volunteers for their local effort. Here are some more details from Loretta Forlaw:

My team and I volunteer to find sponsors so there is a wreath for every known veteran (385) in the City of Apopka Edgewood/Greenwood ceremony. Tuesday, 30 November, is our cut off for ordering wreaths to be delivered for the 18 December ceremony. It is just $15 to sponsor a wreath. You can honor a Veteran in the City of Apopka Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery online by sponsoring a wreath/ signing up to volunteer until Midnight November 30 2021 - Our link https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/161822

Wreaths Across America

Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery, Apopka, FL

Please sponsor a wreath and or Volunteer at this link!

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/161822

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taaiY-Nlvkw

Wreaths Across America Day. Our ceremony and placing of wreaths is on December 18, 2021 at 12 Noon. Thank You notes prepared by a local member of the Rainbow Girls will be presented at the ceremony and/or mailed to sponsors and volunteers.

Thank You!

Loretta Forlaw, PhD, RN, FACHE

COL (Ret) ANC

Chief of Staff (Volunteer)

 VFW Post 10147 Apopka /Altamonte Springs

Phone: 407-579-5971

Loretta.forlaw@gmail.com