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U.S. Small Business Administration Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings June 7-8

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on June 7 and 8, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on June 7 and 8, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.
  • "These meetings are a chance for the public, business owners, and other advocates to come together and discuss how the SBA can continue to serve and meet the needs of our Nation's veteran entrepreneurs," said Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development Timothy Green.
  • "Each quarterly meeting represents an opportunity for committee members to contribute to the conversation on the state of veteran-owned small businesses."
  • The ACVBA meeting will cover briefings from the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development, the SBA Office of Government Contracting and Business Development on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, the VA, the SBA Office of Policy Planning, and the Madison Services Group.

American Veteran Properties Recognized As Veteran Owned Business Of The Year By American Legion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Hinesville, GA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Legion’s first district of Georgia recognized real estate company, American Veteran Properties (AVP) as 2023’s veteran owned business of the year.

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  • Hinesville, GA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Legion’s first district of Georgia recognized real estate company, American Veteran Properties (AVP) as 2023’s veteran owned business of the year.
  • Founder and CEO, Eric Lukkarinen, is a veteran who builds career opportunities for other veterans who are uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and needs of military families, especially regarding military PCS/relocations.
  • “We are honored to have been selected as the American Legion’s first district Veteran Owned Business of the Year,” Lukkarinen said.
  • This advocacy campaign is encouraging military families who are struggling to find affordable housing to contact AVP at [email protected] .

The American Legion Announces Recipients of 4th Estate Journalism Awards

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually by The American Legion since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism.

Key Points: 
  • The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually by The American Legion since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism.
  • "The American Legion has always cherished the role that the free press plays in our constitutional republic," said Vincent J.
  • "I will be honored to present both of these deserving recipients with our highest recognition of journalistic accomplishment, The American Legion Fourth Estate Award, at our national convention this summer," Troiola said.
  • Previous winners of the award include CNN, CBS, USA Today, ABC News, C-SPAN, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and Life Magazine, among others.

Indianapolis High School Senior Wins American Legion Oratoricals

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Sunday, April 23, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A home-schooled senior from Indianapolis capped a busy weekend of competition in her home city by earning a $25,000 college scholarship and first place in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – "A Constitutional Speech Contest."

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A home-schooled senior from Indianapolis capped a busy weekend of competition in her home city by earning a $25,000 college scholarship and first place in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – "A Constitutional Speech Contest."
  • Haley Bock's winning prepared oration was titled "The Black Hole of American Democracy: American Territories are Where Voting Rights Vanish."
  • She was sponsored by American Legion Post 3 in Indianapolis.
  • The scholarships account for a small portion of post-secondary scholarships that The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, awards annually.

Three High School Orators to Face Off Sunday for Top National Honor in American Legion Competition

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an original 49 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest."

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an original 49 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest."
  • The second and third place winners after tomorrow's competition will receive $22,500 and $20,000 scholarships respectively.
  • Approximately 6,000 high school students begin competition annually at The American Legion post-community level.
  • The national contestants all competed in Indianapolis, the headquarters city for The American Legion.

American Legion Expects VA to Correct Housing Pay Snafu

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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This is the type of response that The American Legion expects VA to offer all the students who were expecting their housing stipend today," said American Legion National Commander Vincent "Jim" Troiola.

Key Points: 
  • This is the type of response that The American Legion expects VA to offer all the students who were expecting their housing stipend today," said American Legion National Commander Vincent "Jim" Troiola.
  • The American Legion understands that when mistakes occur, it is the corrective response that is most important.
  • The American Legion has always believed that VA has a responsibility to serve veterans as well as veterans have served this country.
  • We expect VA to quickly correct whatever flawed process led to this error and ensure that veterans are not further inconvenienced by this delayed payment."

American Legion Praises VA Secretary, Slams CBO Proposal

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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"The American Legion agrees with Secretary McDonough.

Key Points: 
  • "The American Legion agrees with Secretary McDonough.
  • There is absolutely no way The American Legion would allow unelected bureaucrats from the CBO to reverse the hard-fought gains that veterans have made over the last couple of years.
  • The American Legion is committed to ensuring that the promises made to veterans are promises kept."
  • The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America."

StoreConnect Expands Its Global Reach With Their New Chief Growth Officer, Nick Terrenzi

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SYDNEY, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a fully-integrated eCommerce 3.0 solution for small- and medium-sized businesses, is happy to announce the appointment of Nick Terrenzi as their new Chief Growth Officer. Lindsaar acknowledges, "Nick brings with him a vast range of sales experience both in direct sales and establishing partner networks. This new role will head up our international expansion, establishing StoreConnect sales teams in key hubs, both in the USA and worldwide." He adds, "StoreConnect has been experiencing massive growth over the last 18 months, both in its customer base and channel partner network, and Nick will help us take it to the next level."

Key Points: 
  • Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, introduces their new Chief Growth Officer, Nick Terrenzi, whose extraordinary background as a leader in international business will propel StoreConnect onto the world stage.
  • SYDNEY, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect , a fully-integrated eCommerce 3.0 solution for small- and medium-sized businesses, is happy to announce the appointment of Nick Terrenzi as their new Chief Growth Officer.
  • Lindsaar acknowledges, "Nick brings with him a vast range of sales experience both in direct sales and establishing partner networks.
  • This new role will head up our international expansion, establishing StoreConnect sales teams in key hubs, both in the USA and worldwide."

Pace-O-Matic Wins Major Trademark Case in Federal Court

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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This case was brought against a company named Pennsylvania Skill Games, LLC, which the jury found wrongfully copied and attempted to trademark the “Pennsylvania Skill” name.

Key Points: 
  • This case was brought against a company named Pennsylvania Skill Games, LLC, which the jury found wrongfully copied and attempted to trademark the “Pennsylvania Skill” name.
  • v. Pennsylvania Skill Games, case number 2:18-cv-00722, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • This latest victory reaffirms that our brand, ‘Pennsylvania Skill,’ should only be placed on our game terminals.
  • Pennsylvania Skill games’ legal status has been upheld in both Beaver and Monroe counties.

U.S. Small Business Administration Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings March 1-2

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Washington D.C., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.

Key Points: 
  • Washington D.C., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.
  • "The IATF and ACVBA committee meetings are a quarterly opportunity for members and participants to come together and hear about the state of veteran-owned small businesses," said Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development, Timothy Green.
  • "Most importantly, it serves as a chance to discuss how SBA can continue to serve service members, veterans, and their families through resources, training, and other support."
  • The ACVBA meeting will cover briefings from the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development, the SBA Office of Government Contracting and Business Development on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, VA, the University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and the Madison Services Group.