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Congressman Van Hollen Applauds the President's Veterans Workforce Initiative - Washington, Aug 5, 2011
"I want to applaud the President's plan to provide America's veterans with the additional job support they need and undoubtedly have earned. The proposal he announced today will help lower veteran unemployment and ensure that service members leave the military career-ready.
Montgomery County has been a leader in this effort. In 2009, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Foundation created the Veterans Institute for Procurement (VIP). Now a nationwide program, it helps give veteran-owned businesses the tools they need to compete for government contracts. These kinds of local initiatives, coupled with a federal effort, will make great strides in helping the brave men and women who have served our nation find the jobs they deserve."
Since 2009, VIP has helped 200 veteran-owned businesses to win more contracts from the very same government agencies they once served. And it is working—in a recent survey of 30 of our earliest graduates, we learned that despite recession, they have created 570 jobs and increased the size of their businesses by an average of 50 percent in the year after completing the VIP program. Also, 85 percent of respondents credit VIP with significantly equipping them to make recent business decisions and helping them avoid unforeseen landmines.
VIP Graduate Statistics
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77% of companies have been in business for less than 10 years.
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62% of VIP graduate companies have 10 or less employees.
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36% of VIP graduate companies are in the technology industry;
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Our graduates do business with over 100 different prime contractors; 20% of our graduates do business with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SAIC, and/or CSC.
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Over 50% of VIP companies procure with various agencies within the Department of Defense; 17% procure with the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Our graduates represent diverse small businesses:
- 73% are service-disabled veteran-owned
- 53% are small-disadvantaged
- 60% are minority-owned
- 16% are woman-owned
- 10% are HUBZone
Testimonials
“It is an honor to be associated with the Veteran Institute for Procurement. I am grateful to the Montgomery County Chamber Foundation for supporting the launch of VIP in Frederick. VIP will provide timely and effective opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs to gain the access and tools to successfully compete for federal government contracts. Veterans have historically demonstrated their success in business in both the domestic and global marketplace…VIP’s effort to provide the training and a network for our veteran-owned businesses has my unconditional support. It’s a win-win for our country and taxpayers when the federal government buys the innovative programs and services developed by local small business entrepreneurs.”
- Representative Roscoe Bartlett
6th District of Maryland
"One of the most important things we can do is help [veterans]find opportunities in the business community." - and - "As never before, the Federal Government has committed to contracting with Veteran-owned businesses. It is timely that the Chamber’s Foundation established VIP to train and qualify Veteran-owned businesses to compete for these procurement opportunities."
- Congressman Chris Van Hollen
8th District of Maryland
“The Veteran Institute for Procurement is a phenomenal program that is a win-win for the federal government and prime contractors, and for the small veteran-owned businesses that it serves. Companies that participate in VIP emerge well-positioned for greater success in Federal contracting, and, ultimately, help to ensure that we have more qualified veteran-owned businesses competing for contract opportunities. We’re very appreciative of the leadership of the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation in launching this vital program and in expanding it now nationwide.”
- Mauricio Vera
OSDBU Director, U.S. Agency for International Development
"Not only are veterans well suited to be leaders in business, they are especially well suited to support our federal government solve some of its toughest challenges. The Veteran Institute for Procurement is a great example of community, government and private sector organizations coming together for one purpose - to help veteran-owned businesses from around the nation be even more competitive in the government contracting arena."
- Bridget Bean
Director, U.S. Small Business Administration's Washington
Metropolitan Area District Office
"Thank you Barbara! I am heading back your way next week and am hoping to meet with several instructors from last week. The program is extraordinary (oh that reminds me I need to complete the survey!). Keep up the phenomenal work!"
-Ann Marshall (2011 VIP Graduate)
Executive Director of Operations, INTECON
"Once again, please allow me to thank you and your staff for the opportunity you offered me to attend the October 2011 Veteran Institute for Procurement. The days were well-spent and I found them to be most gratifying and rewarding. Your efforts to provide such training are commendable. This training will no doubt enhance my opportunity to become successful and at the same time to help others in my business endeavors. Throughout the training there was a flare of military precision coupled with a tremendous amount of caring and a high sense of gratitude from you and your staff, this experience will no doubt remain with me as one of the highlights of my life. Thanks so very much for the opportunity."
- Rudolph Glasgow (2011 VIP Graduate)
President
Rudolph Investigative Solutions, Inc.
"Aloha Barbara, Mahalo for allowing me to attend VIP. It was a wealth of information and certainly worth my time."
-Ray Jardine (2011 VIP Graduate)
President & CEO, Native Hawaiian Veterans
"Thanks so much for developing the VIP program. It is relevant, applicable, and effective. I learned additional strategies, tools, information and tips to help propel my company to the next level. We all groan about being away from our businesses for extended periods of time, but it was worth every minute of participation in the VIP program. In addition, the location and facilities were perfect."
- Theresa Harrison (2011 VIP Graduate)
President, GEORGE STREET SERVICES, Inc.
"... thank you so much and what a great course and service you have developed for our Nation's Veterans."
- Eric I Mitchell MD (2011 VIP Graduate)
President/CEO/TelMed Group
“The Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) program is packed with great content for small business leaders. Every class was extremely valuable, providing best practices to apply to our company based on the great marketing, BD, capture, contracts, finance, insurance, and HR content we studied. I built relationships with other emerging small business leaders in my class and met leaders within the large contractor and government communities. I recommend VIP as a program – I gained valuable content that I have begun transferring to my company and met great leaders within the small business and government contracting community.”
- Michael King (2010 VIP Graduate)
Chief Technology Officer, Halfaker & Associates
"Wow!! What a rush! The VIP was excellent! I enjoyed each session, because they were extremely informative. As a new VOSB, you have provided a path through the very challenging maze of federal procurement. After each session, I had a clear understanding of the necessary activities that I needed to undertake in order to advance to the next level in the overwhelming process of federal procurement.” - and - “During [my] presentation [at FDA] I mentioned that I was a graduate of the MCCCF’s VIP program. Her eyes lit up with excitement as she stated ‘WOW! The VIP is big!!’”
- Constance L. Baptist, CISM (2009 VIP Graduate)
CEO, The AshField Group LLC
Graduates
7 Delta, Inc.
Absolute Consulting Solutions, LLC
Absolute Veritable Solutions, LLC
Aczen Technology, Inc.
Aerospace Supply Chain Solutions, LLC
A-G Associates, Inc
Agemo Technology, Inc.
AGi Mission Support Services, Inc.
AJ's Cleaning, Inc.
Already Online, Inc
American Identity Solutions
American Independent Media
American Technology Solutions International (ATSI)
Anthony & Associates, Inc
Apex Data Systems, Inc.
Applied Network Solutions, Inc.
Applied Wireless Local Area Network, Inc.
ARADEM INC
Armed Security
Ascendant Program Services, LLC
ATP2, LLC
Autonomy Business Solutions, Inc.
Avaris Concepts, LLC
Avilar Technologies, Inc.
Avise Solutions
Axim Global Strategies Group, LLC.
Axiom Corporation
Backup Power Source, Inc.
BEDD Group, LLC
Belle Vista International, Inc.
Blue & Gold Strategies, LLC
Bluestone Logic
BMI Enterprises
BMS, Inc.
BMT Consulting, Inc.
Bradford Media Systems
Braswell Precision, Inc.
Bushrod Construction, LLC
Butler Security
C.Y. Strategy, LLC
C2 Solutions Group, Inc
Caduceus Healthcare, Inc.
Carter-Lambert Divisions
CC&C Management Services LLC
CNI
Cogent Solutions
Columbia Technologies, LLC
CREC Group
Critical Resources Group
Crowley Fabricating & Machining Co., Inc.
C-S 360, LLC
Cummings & Cummings, LLC
Data Integrators, Inc
DAV Energy Solutions, Inc
Dav-Lear Systems, Inc.
Delphi Prime
Dial & Associates
Diamond Technologies, Inc.
Digital Industry, Inc.
Dimensional Concepts
Diogenec Group
Diversified Resources, LLC
Diverse Technologies Corporation
DJR Associates, Inc.
DPM Project Solutions, Inc.
EAB Cables LLC
EAdvantage Inc.
EdgeTek Solutions
EMSS3
Enterprise Management Systems
EO Media Services, Inc.
Epitome Management Services, Inc.
EP Software Systems
Facilities Management Solutions, LLC
Facility Resource Group, Inc.
Focus Group Solutions, Inc.
Fulcrum Vets, LLC
Future Technology Solutions and Security LLC
GCC Federal Services
Geo. Bancroft Engineering, LLC
Glasgow Investigative Solutions, Inc
Global E-Learning Consultants
Global Suppliers & Traders, LLC
Goldschmitt and Associates LLC
Goodwill Communications, Inc.
Goverline
Growth Point Consulting
GTEC, Inc.
GVR Systems Automation, Inc.
Halfaker and Associates
Harkcon, Inc.
Harrland Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Haven Premier Centers
HCI Action Architectural Consultants, LLC
Health Integrity, LLC
High Techminds
HititeS, LLC
HJR OSINT Center, Inc.
Host Nation Perspectives
Hub Consulting Group, Inc. (HUBCO)
Hughes Group, LLC
Ideal Scanners & Systems, Inc.
Indicium Technologies Inc
Information Control Systems Corporation
Information Systems Solutions, Inc.
Innovative Facilities Solutions, Inc.
Innovet Inc.
Inspired Technology, LLC
INTECON
International Capitol Partners (ICP)
IP DataSolutions
IT Coalition
ITMC Solutions, LLC
Ivey Contracting Service, Inc.
J & J Rail Sales, Inc.
JEMNI, INC.
Jen-esis Communication, Inc.
Kalami Consulting, Inc.
Kennix, LLC
Kingdomware Technologies, Inc.
KMS Enterprises, Inc.
Knight Solutions
L1 Enterprises
LAEL Group
Legatus6
LODE Systems
Logistics Maintenance Training Inc.
LongView International Technology Solutions, Inc
Looper Servicenter Inc
Lopez and Associates
LRS Federal LLC
MachadoCom LLC
MaxFit LLC
M.D.I. Services, LLC
MED Trends, Inc.
Media Box Studios. LLC
Metrix Enterprise Solutions Inc.
Michael Anthony's Group, LLC
Mid-Cities Home Medical Delivery Service
Millennium Corporation
Millennium Security Services, LLC
Mitchell & Mitchell, LLC
Mobre Consulting LLC
MOSAIC Technologies Group
MRE Technology Solutions, LLC
MTK Solutions, LLC
Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC
NetCentric Solutions, Inc.
New Genesis Organization, LLC
Ninx Technologies, LLC
NOW Enterprises, LLC
Nutritious Harmony, LLC
OCTI
OFFICEPRO, Inc.
Offspring Solutions, LLC
OndoTec Inc.
Operations & Technology Incorporated (OTI)
Ortman Consulting
Osiris Solutions
PARATUSEC LCC
Pathfinder Solutions Group
Patriot Services Corporation
Phair Security Solutions Inc
Pixelworks, Inc.
Plus Point Partners, LLC
PM tec, Inc.
Precision Logistics International, LLC
Premier Technical Services Corporation
Presentation Media
Prosource, A Service Disabled Veteran Owned LLC
Pro-Sphere Tek
Puente Technology LLC
Qvinta Services Energy Services
Radium Management Services
RB Company, LLC
RB Consulting, Inc
RC Matrice
Reyes Aviation Inc
SightDirection Technology Solutions LLC
Roberts Logistics Enterprise, LLC
Ruland Associates, Inc.
S4, LLC
Savage Productions
Service Disabled Veterans Business
ServiceMax Construction Services
Single Source Renewables
ShadowObjects LLC
Standard Medical Systems
Star Communication, Inc.
Strategy and Management Services (SAMS), Inc.
Sullivan Cove Consultants, LLC
Sylvain Consulting, Inc.
Symtech Corporation
Tablacal Associates, LLC
TapSEC Consulting
TASA IT Group Inc.
Technology Security Associates, Inc.
Telmed Group
TEXCOM Inc
The AshField Group LLC
The Birchmere Group, LLC
The CPI Group, LLC
The Grant Group, LLC
The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc.
The Maven Group, LLC
The McConnell Group, Inc.
The Reddix Group, LLC
ThinkQ
Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC
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Total Control Business Solutions
Trailboss
True Communications, Inc
Universal Security LLC
U.S. Veterans Enterprises Corporation
Vantage Risk Management
Vetegrity
Veterans Engineering
Vetwork Learning Solutions
Vighter Medical Group, LLC
Vigilant Watch Integration, Inc
Visionary Consulting Partners, LLC
Visionary Technology Solutions, Inc.
VisionEye Enterprises, LLC
Visual Connections
Vyalex Management Solutions, Inc.
W Sullivan Dyer & Sons
Washingtonian Coach Corporation
Wesley L. White
Westerly Enterprises
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Working Knowledge CSP
WV Vet Tech, LLC
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Zavda Technologies, LLC
