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Feb 2nd, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Feb 6th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb 7th, 2006 (Tue)
  University of California Consultant Workshops, INVITATION TO
Two workshops are scheduled on 14 and 22 February, at Northern and Southern locations respectively.
Go to the following for more information:

Consultants meeting for University of California Contracts.
Feb 9th, 2006 (Thu)
  OC/LA DVBE Network Meeting
Greetings DVBEs

Orange County/Los Angeles County DVBE Network meeting will be Thursday February 9th 2006 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the “Sports Club/LA” 1980 Main Street, Irvine. For any questions please call Robert Brown, Network Coordinator at (949) 492-1698.

This meeting will be very interesting... We have the following on the agenda so far:

Detailed description of the SB115 incentives and how they will work
Office Depot representative Tony Jorden to talk about the CA Master contract
New bank loan program for DVBEs
KTP/DOB conference update with incentives for DVBE attendance
CSU information update
Reports from Marine West 2006
Plus the usual cast of malcontnets, including
Joseph Forney with a Federal update on things like HR3082.
Do good work

Robert
Feb 9th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Feb 13th, 2006 (Mon)
  Free SBA event in Oakland 13 Feb 2006
This is a free event for matchmaking for small businesses. See link at
SBA matchmaking in Oakland.
Feb 13th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb 14th, 2006 (Tue)
  Central Valley Network Meeting
Next meeting at 1200, 14 Feb.

The Elegant Garden
8999 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, CA
(just off Hwy.50 at Hazel north, 3 miles to Greenback Lane, turn right 1/2 mile to Victorian house on left)
Feb 14th, 2006 (Tue)
  University of California Consultant Workshops, INVITATION TO
Two workshops are scheduled on 14 and 22 February, at Northern and Southern locations respectively.
Go to the following for more information:

Consultants meeting for University of California Contracts.
Feb 16th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Feb 20th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Feb 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  Inland Empire DVBE Network Monthly Meeting
Mark your calendar. Time and place to be posted, when finalized.
Feb 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  Town Hall Meeting Marysville area
The California DVBE Alliance, in conjunction with the Veteran's Business Outreach Center, conducts Town Hall Meetings throught out the year. This action is to assist veterans and disabled veterans in business, or who might like to start a business.
This event will be from 9am until noon in the Marysville area.
Further information will be provided when the venue is complete
Feb 26th, 2006 (Sun)
  DAV Mid-Winter Conference
Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2006.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
Feb 27th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 1st, 2006 (Wed)
  JPL NASA 18th Annual High Tech Small Business Conference
Scheduled for March 7 and 8 2006 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hilton. Workshop and Market Place for participants interested in better success for contracting with the federal governement and their primes. For more information go to JPLconference.
Mar 2nd, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Mar 6th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 7th, 2006 (Tue) -- Mar 8th, 2006 (Wed)
  JPL NASA 18th Annual High Tech Small Business Conference
See March first for details
Mar 9th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Mar 13th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 14th, 2006 (Tue)
  Central Valley Network Meeting
CENTRAL VALLEY DVBE NETWORK LUNCHEON

March 14, 2006
Tuesday
12noon to 1pm

The Elegant Garden
8999 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, CA

Agenda:

Pledge of Allegiance

Announcements

There are two seats left for the upcoming DGS class being held Monday, March 20,
2006, 1pm to 3pm at the Zigaraut Building, West Sacramento, CA. You will see
below some of the topics being covered in this FREE class given by the DGS.
First come, first to get the last two seats!! This class is important to those
who want to do business with the state, market services & commodities, and have
the benefit of FREE advertizing!! Again, this is a ONE time class only.

Hands-on training on the following:

1) How to use the Certified Firm Query to update critical contact information

2) Add, modify and/or change the keywords that describe the goods and services
you provide so buyers can find your firm.

3) How to find State contracting opportunities on the California State Contracts
Register (CSCR)

and more...

We can talk about what to expect from the class and how to prepare yourself to
get the most out of it. This is only a sampling of what the class is about. Be
prepared for more important information that can help grow your business as you
learn how to let California State become one of your preferred customers!!

See you at The Garden...
Bring a business partner or bring a Vet.

reminder: that lunch is still $15. per person (which includes gratuity,
conference room use.)

Gary Herbold, President
Central Valley DVBE Network
P:(916)714-0680
E: [email protected]
Mar 16th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Mar 20th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 21st, 2006 (Tue)
  PSSOA Conference 2006-CSU Procurement conference
CSU procurement conference 21-23 March. See details at CSU Procurement Conference.
Mar 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Mar 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  Town Hall Meeting Redding area
Combined Veteran's Business Outreach Center/California DVBE Alliance meeting for vets and disabled vets, in business or interested in starting one. Time 9am-noon, more information to follow.
Mar 23rd, 2006 (Thu)
  Inland Empire DVBE Network Monthly Meeting
Mark your calendar!
Mar 27th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 30th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Apr 3rd, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Apr 6th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Apr 10th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Apr 13th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Apr 17th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Apr 18th, 2006 (Tue)
  Army Corps of Engineers Vet and Small Business Outreach
Check out the opporunity shown below for 18-20 April 2006

Army Corp of Engineers Conference for Vets.
Apr 20th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Apr 24th, 2006 (Mon)
  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our May Symposium
The Alliance is holding its 14th annual Keeping the Promise (KTP) Convention in Partnership with Veterans Business Journal's annual Veterans Outreach Business Expo (VOBE)on 3 and 4 May 2006.

KTPVOBE West will be held at the Hilton in Anaheim, California. This is the "Must Attend" Event of the year for Veteran and Disabled Veteran business men and women, Corporations, Government Agencies and Prime Contractors who want these entrepreneurs in their supplier programs.
DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Apr 26th, 2006 (Wed)
  Town Hall Meeting Stockton area
Combined meeting hosted by Veteran's Business Outreach Center and California DVBE Alliance, for vets and disabled vets in business or seeking to start a business. Time and place to be determined.
Apr 26th, 2006 (Wed)
  Mark your calendar
Next years Alliance Key to Progress/Keeping the Promise (KTP) 14th annual symposium and awards dinner will be held 3 and 4 May 2006, at the Anaheim Hilton. MARK YOU CALENDARS for this superb event.
Information will be posted as our plans are formulated.
Apr 27th, 2006 (Thu)
  DVBE Alliance input to Challenge News due
If you have a recommendation for something to add to our input, send it to Rich Dryden at the Alliance office.
Apr 27th, 2006 (Thu)
  Inland Empire DVBE Network Monthly Meeting
Mark your calendar.