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The Omaha Veterans in Business Forum assists veteran business owners by creating a support system and network to introduce their services and products. It offers opportunities for teaming, partnerships, and education on veteran-related businesses and issues through various programs. Over $600 million in government contracting awards have been achieved, creating thousands of jobs in Nebraska. The forum recognizes outstanding volunteers and supports initiatives like the Buy Veteran Campaign. Join us in honoring and empowering our military community.
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VIBF Mission • The Omaha Veterans in Business Forum assists veteran business owners by creating a support system and network for them to introduce their services and products. The forum also provides for potential teaming, partnerships, and education on veteran related businesses and issues.
VIBF Offerings • Federal Contracting Certification (FCC) • Veterans Assistance Service Program (VASP) • Salute our Military Community at TD Ameritrade Ballpark • Government Contracting Counseling (PTAC) • Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Counseling • Buy Veteran Campaign/Buy American Campaign • Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE)/Hall of Fame • Quarterly VIBF Volunteer Award
Results$600,729,737VOB & SDVOB Government Contract Awards (250/70)(16 Nov 2006 – 23 August 2013)Includes Sub Contracts with VOB/SDVOBs and creation/retention of 17,164 jobs in Nebraska
Veterans Assistance & Service Program • Paul Jeanes- VASP Director • Tommy Garrett- The Garrett Group • Dennis O’Connell- ASG Software Solutions • Jim Meier- The Training and Consulting Connection • Steve Wolf- Issues Management Solutions, LLC • Jack Price- Global Eco Services, llC • Mark Spadaro- Dyna-Tech Aviation Services, Inc. • Dan Donovan- Dan Donovan Consulting and SCORE • Karen Lofgren-Anderson- Principal Financial Group • Dale Marples- CFO Omaha, Inc.
Moderator Steve Wolf Issues Management Solutions