Rep. Frank Schmuck Adds Support for Vet Bill

posted Sept 2, 2008

Representative Frank Schmuck is supporting Rep. Weiers in sponsoring the bill requiring State, City and County projects to set aside a minimum of three percent of their contracts for SDVOB's. More information is available on our Legislation/Procurement Page.

Rep. Weiers Supports Veterans Bill

posted August 28, 2008

Representative Jerry Weiers has committed to drafting a Bill to the next legislative session in 2009 to replicate our current Federal Laws which provide SDVOB's and VOB's a minimum of 3% set asides for Federal contracting and procurement. More information is available on our Legislation/Procurement Page.

AZ Veterans Recognition Day: September 13, 2008

posted August 9, 2008

The Elite SDVOB of Arizona is proud to announce the first annual Arizona Veteran's Recognition Day, being sponsored and held from 10 AM to 4 PM at the SRP PERA Park in Tempe, AZ. This special day is designed to recognize and thank all Arizona veterans for their service and sacrifices. More information is available on our Events Page.

SDVOB Membership Database Launches

posted July 29, 2008

Our membership database makes its debut today on the Members page. This database, though still in active development, is designed to give potential employers a useful point of reference for finding SDVOB's and VOB's in the state of Arizona.

SDVOB Membership Database Prepares for Launch

posted July 3, 2008

The Elite SDVOB of Arizona has been developing a membership database in conjunction with Tucson-based Digital North American. This new database is slated to launch shortly and will enable prospective employers to contact SDVOBs and VOBs throughout Arizona.

SDVOB Launches New Website

posted May 28, 2008

The new website for Arizona's Elite SDVOB launched on May 28, 2008. For consistency, the domain name has been changed from http://dvbeaz.org to http://sdvob-az.org. In the coming weeks and months, the SDVOB Membership Database will be made available, along with other features such as online membership management and electronic payment for membership dues.

SDVOB Begins VIN Campaign

posted May 2008

Screenshot of the VIN

The Elite Arizona SDVOB has joined forces with Digital North American, a Tucson-based digital signage and communications company, on the VIN -- the Veterans Issues Network. The VIN is a network focused on our country's active duty personnel and veteran communities. With the help of the SDVOB's generous corporate sponsors, the network of high-profile, flat-screen LCD HDTV monitors will soon be installed inside busy places such as corporate and government buildings, airport and bus terminal corridors, VA medical facilities, post-offices, and more.

Once in place, VIN will carry video tributes to our fallen soldiers, stories from the front lines, news relevant to veterans, interesting photographs, and more. The network will also feature marketing campaigns from veteran trade organizations, SDVOBs, and corporations providing sponsorship funds.

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SDVOB Joins with St. Mary’s Food Bank

posted June 2007

Picture from the St. Mary's Food Bank project.

Numerous homeless veterans and families who live on the city parks and streets need a little extra help to make it through the summer. You can help by donating to our summer project “Water and Ice for the Homeless Veterans”.

We have partnered with the St Mary’s Food Bank and the city of Phoenix to distribute the large quantities of water bottles and ice bags. This ...

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