California Disabled Veteran Business Alliance
The Alliance is a non-profit that supports all DVBE businesses in their quest for success. Learn more
President’s Corner
President Robert Brown's most recent President's message read more
CPUC invites Alliance to present at recent En Banc. At the En Banc our Alliance Advisory Council Chairman Larry Brooks presented the key points from the Alliance Planning Paper regarding increased DVBE participation in contracts with public utility companies. Read the Alliance Planning Paper...
Director's Corner
Alliance Legislative Agenda for 2008. Review here....
State annual report for DVBE and Small Business is published. Read more
New federal veteran and disabled veteran business legislation passes both House and Senate. Read more
Alliance Tax Return 2006 990 ...view or download here..... (Once open, hit the print button for hard copy) Check with the Alliance Office for past Tax Return 990's
Alliance Exemption Application ....view or download here..... (Once open, hit the print button for hard copy)
Key Links
- Central Contract Registration
- Federal Business Opportunities
- Social Security Administration supports Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.
- Statewide DVBE advocates link
- VetBiz Registry
- State Procurement Link
- California State Small Business Advocate also
a good friend to the DVBEcommunity.
Take a look at their website - State Resources for Small Business/DVBE
- California Special Business Zones
Networks
Our networks and chapters are the key to reaching DVBEs in the State. We must develop our charter and website to be more proactive with these supporting organizations.
Download our network map which details how we are presently organized, and where new chapters must be grown.
Chapter and Network Points of Contact
Covering the State, here are our Network/Chapter locations:
NorCal Chapter (Redding area)
Central Valley Chapter (Sacramento Area)
Vallejo Chapter (S.F. Bay Area)
San Francisco Chapter
San Joaquin Valley Chapter (Fresno/Bakersfield Area)
Orange County/Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles Chapter (In Development)
Greater Ventura County DVBE Network
San Diego County Chapter (In Development)
Inland Empire Chapter (Riverside Area)
Latest News
Below are the most recent articles. For more, go to the news page.
2009 SARA Awards
State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA) presentations go to top agencies and advocates that support small businesses and DVBE. Take a look here and let them know that you appreciate their work!
PG&E and Amerit
PG&E recognizes Amerit, a DVBE that is making a difference.
Take a look
College Fee Waiver Program
The California College Fee Waiver (CFW) program benefits the spouse and children of U.S. veterans. Students meeting the eligibility criteria may get their college fees waived if they attend a California Community College, a California State University, or University of California campus ...more here.....
DVBE Bob Yapp recognized by SBA
DVBE Bob Yapp recognized by SBA as small business champion....more....
