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“My husband is in the National Guard. We opened our business in October of 2008. It’s been a struggle to start the business, and he just left for a 13 month deployment. I’m left trying to do my full-time job (not family business), and run the family business (aside from the usual mom/dad/house things). Unfortunately, we’re financially struggling and I’m at a loss as to what to do next. I had to hire people to work the hours my husband would normally work, and we even closed the store all but three days a week. We own a running store, selling shoes and accessories. I don’t have the money to purchase more merchandise and advertise, so it seems like I’m sitting in limbo, except for the bills I have to pay.

Let me know what other info you might need. I’d be happy to get any help you can offer.”

From: STEVE RICHEY [mailto:d9dozer@verizon.net]

I’ve spent probably 30 hours trying to get to someone who I can actually talk toabout a stimulus small business loan…that Pres. Obama keeps telling everyone are the loans he wants to make… and there is no way in hell you can decipher or get past the all the screens and to where I need to make my application…. right now I’m trying a registered bank that makes SBA loans…and I think they are going to be about the same.

I hear loans, grants, and stimulus money…but I can’t get to it…. it’ s really bad! I’ve heard Obama was upset because the money isn’t getting out to businesses…and it’s because there is no path to make an application..

if there’s a way, I’d like to find it.
Steve
Accurate Striping
951-609-3351

1. Let’s kick-off by wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Join us also in sharing our thoughts and best wishes with troops on active service all over the world.

If any of you are spending Thanksgiving alone, we want to hear from you. You are not alone! You can:
a) Call in here and introduce yourself;
b) Send Mike and I an email on military_network@earlnightingale.com.au OR
c) Place a call to me on Skype (freecall) at steve_the_nightingale_institute

2.
Lawrence (Larry) Stephenson – PMP, Process Improvement
Project Manager at the Next Opportunity

I was alone in Viet Nam and have promised to think of all my brothers and sisters everyday.
They are never alone…always in our thoughts and prayers…

3.
Steve Jeffery
Hi Lawrence, good to touch base. What are your plans for today?

4.
Steve Jeffery
Folks, this came in from Anthony Celis of Semper Fi Network – United States Marine Veterans – USMC. It may be of interest to you or someone you know. Please pass it on. Thanks Anthony. Cheers, Steve

We are a small organization (HHV) Housing for Homeless Veterans LLC and we have been donated 1600 rooms of Hotel/Motel furniture for FREE and available to all Veteran oriented organizations for FREE! loading and shipping not included.(third party)

Approx value $280,000.00 two hundred and eighty thousand dollars worth of free furniture

We need help in notifying any and all organizations that caiter to veterans that this furniture is available for free to Veterans and dependents.

loading and shipping is not included but available throuhg a 3rd party

if you can help please contact me at anthonyhhv@hotmail.com
or call me at 702-292-7171

PS: furniture will be available January 10, 2010

thank you
Posted by Anthony Celis

5.
Jan Green
JazLive Network ( Open ), Experienced Finance and Business, Web Publisher, encouraging team player…

This organization is located in Iowa and ” this furniture is available for free to Veterans and dependents”

Thanks Steve, I will share this in my network.

6.
Steve Jeffery
Hey Jan, great. Thanks.

7.
Steve Jeffery
A Christmas Message…
This past year has been a tough one. If you have been impacted by the downturn, remember that you have the courage, drive and persistance to recover. Never stop looking for new and unique opportunities…never doubt yourself and never give up.

We wish you and your loved ones a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas and a new year of fresh opportunities.

To everyone who has supported us, please accept our most sincere thanks.

To all troops on active service, our thoughts are with you and we pray for your safe return.

To those who made the ultimate sacrifice – You are not forgotten.

If you are by yourself…you are not alone…you are family, call us at any time.

Mike and Steve
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8.
Terry Callendrillo
CHST,EMT-P, CWO2 USNR (Ret.)

It’s pretty amazing that throughout the world military folk tend to be pretty similar in outlook, regardless of the politics and politicians around us. Hail the ANZACS- loyal & true, and always good for a beer! Happy Gnu Ears!

9.
Steve Jeffery
“Cheers” Terry Have a great new year…

10.
Ken Miller
Experienced Pro-Engineer | Automotive | Military Vehicle | Design Professional

Happy New Year to all! Question – does anyone think that the economy is starting to pick up steam as the MSM (Main Stream Media) say, or are they just trying to be politically correct? I sure don’t see it here in the (once) great motor city!

11. Ken Hogan, USN(RET)
Program Director at Brookline College

Happy holidays all my military brothers and sisters! Thank you for all that you have scraficed for this great country of ours.

Ken Hogan

12.
Scott Jessee
Vetrepreneur, Retired USAF First Sergeant, Owner, Swing Reminders Golf, Life Reminders, & JJJ Arizona, LLC (SDVOSB)

Ken Miller – I don’t see it picking up. I think there was a Christmas rush, but I see that dying out and we will be back to where we were a few months ago. I truly don’t see it getting much better until maybe late 2010.

Happy New Year to everyone, thanks for serving.

13.
Steve Jeffery
@ Ken M…I would be interested to hear further responses to your question. What I am observing globally is a state of inertia.

@ Ken H…Thanks Ken and to you all for your sacrifices for our country and some many others. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of a universal brotherhood.

14.
Steve Jeffery

Scott…”Vetrepreneur”! Now THAT term has LEGS!…In fact, I am in the process of recording a video series “Veteran Entrepreneur” for our website http://www.earlnightingale.com.au/military_network/ as part of a new-year campaign to help inspire/re-inspire veteran business owners or those contemplating business. We are also driving a campaign to create a ‘Veteran Market’, where veterans support veterans, sourcing and supporting veteran-owned businesses to ensure that they not only survive but can grow in this crisis market. The concept is coming together. Todd Phillips, co-host of Military Network Radio, http://www.earlnightingale.com.au/military_network/military-network-radio and I have invited a number of veteran entrepreneurs to participate in ‘Featered Veteran’ interviews, where they will also get front-page feature. How would you feel about participating and also helping us to drive this?

15.
Christi Hubbard
Owner at Wildcat’s Sanctuary and Ranch

I hope each and every one of you has a Happy New Year! I will continue to pray for you all. I am available at any time if any would like to talk. You don’t have to be alone. Mike and Steve are doing a great job. The network radio idea is a great one. It will being in more opportunities for you all. I am online avail by email or I/M at any time. I/M wildcatsanctuary2005 yahoo

16.
Ken Miller
Experienced Pro-Engineer | Automotive | Military Vehicle | Design Professional

Scott – Thanks for the response. That’s pretty much how I see it. A drop in the number of first-time unemployment claims doesn’t seem to me like a sign that the economy is turning around. People are still being laid off!

P.S. Thanks for your sevice.

17.
Steve Jeffery
Fireworks From Sydney, Australia – Happy New Year!

Go to link: http://www.earlnightingale.com.au/military_network/

Make it your best year ever!!!

Steve

18.
Steve Jeffery
Thanks Christi, you’re a darling…Any help and support for our folks is greatly appreciated. You take care and have a wonderful and successful 2010.

Steve

19.
Lawrence (Larry) Stephenson – PMP, Process Improvement
Project Manager at the Next Opportunity
Hate to be the cold water in the face. I do not see it turning anytime soon. Here in Southern Calif they are talking another 10-15 years to get back to anything close to employment and housing numbers.
I am a statistic. Lost my home (do not trust IndyMac) to a coniving group of bankers. The ‘right’ hand told me to do one thing and the ‘left’ hand forclosed on me. I have many words for the group at IndyMac and Bank west one. Foremost they are thieves. All they want is the TARP money. I got that from of the their reps.
We are moving out of California for good. Anywhere is better than here. Had to vent.
Forget about my senators as both of them are anti-vet.

20.
Steve Jeffery
Larry, this is terrible news…I am saddened at your loss and equally saddened to learn that banks continue to be populated by the same personality types that drove the world into this mess, namely, Avarice, Hubris and Narcissm…These people have absolutely no principles…

I understand your situation…Several years ago, I fell victim to the same personality type, being my Financial Controller, known by his previous employer…my Bank…as an embezzler. I lost my business, home, several million dollars, the result of a life-times work, sacrifice and risk-taking by my wife and I. Ended up pennyless at age 45…However, I accepted, in this instance, unlike your situation, full responsibility…forgave him (from a human not a religious perspective), which started the healing process and we then began the task of rebuilding. This process actually resulted an amazing new journey and I remain in awe at the wonderful things life truly has to offer. More importantly I learned that failure is all part of our evolution as individuals and that ’speed’ of recovery and focus on our goals is critical.

Larry, I am confident that you and other military people have what it takes to recover…

Please keep us all informed as your new journey unfolds.

Wishing you and your loved ones every happiness and new successes in 2010.

Sincerely;
Richard Blodgett

Let us know how you go. The feedback would be interesting for others.

Best regards,
Steve

Pat Teddy
October 26th, 2009 at 03:54
Can you tell me is there a cost, and if so what is it and any terms. Thank you, we think this is great.

Pat Teddy
VP Sales
ERI Group, LLC
Veteran Owned Small Business
Steve Jeffery
October 26th, 2009 at 10:16 · Edit
Hi Pat, thank you for your support. No there is no cost to Veterans. Let us know how we can help and also whether you would like to contribute newsletter articles and other material.

Best wishes,

Steve & Mike

jon berall
October 26th, 2009 at 14:36
The medical device described on the website is the Best rendition of the video laryngoscope ( larynx-scope ): used to place a breathing tube into a persons windpipe to give oxygen when the person is not breathing, or not breathing well enough to sustain life and prevent strokes and heart attacks. Our product will be used on the front lines and in the backup ERs and ORs.

As I write it is being evaluated by AFMESA: Air Force Medical Equipment Support Activity, Ft. Detrick, Maryland.

Twelve devices were submitted for the competition. We are in the Final Four.

The product is Japanese-made. The manufacturer is reluctant to come to the USA. I am not a big enough company for them to deal with. In this regard they are correct, as my resources are minimal, and at this stage this becomes a more expensive project than I can now manage, requiring multiple evaluation units for starters. And having one supplier for a critical device is never safe. And when that supplier is not American the risk is greater.

Steve Jeffery
October 26th, 2009 at 15:01
John, thanks for this. How can we help? Also, maybe you could post this again on our Bulletin Board so that others can see.

Hugh McPherson
October 27th, 2009 at 04:23
The article is timely and right on the mark. CSN sets up and manages corporate drug testing programs. The latter includes federally and State mandated testing. Through the use of a national network of providers, CSN can offer extremely affordable rates for its services.

I will personally work with you to make sure your program is both effective and compliant. Our regulatory consulting comes at no additional charge. CSN focuses on what it does best – assisting you in maintaining a drug free work environment. An easy first step toward reducing unwanted costs and increasing productivity.
US Army Retired.

Ed Mahoney
October 27th, 2009 at 08:32 · Edit
Gentlemen,
I am the most highly qualified SDVOSB General Contractor in Nevada.
I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
After engineering school I worked for the DOD at the Naval Ordinance Lab and in the Trident Sub Program for two years.
I have been a Licensed General Contractor for thirty (30) years.
I have been to DOD conventions and seminars until the cows came home.
I am listed in VetBiz, CCR, S.A.M.E., and a dozen others.
I am Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
Nothing. My efforts have produced nothing. Veterans come last. Business as usual.

My challenge to you is, get me contracts so I can employ veterans. I will build anywhere, anytime , anything, and under any conditions, including combat. There are men with guts to get the job done. 70% unemployment in Nv construction.

Stop talking and start doing.

Regards, Ed Mahoney 775-720-4772 ejmahoney@rigidsteel.biz

Steve Jeffery
October 27th, 2009 at 10:31
Hugh, thanks for raising awareness of your services to the Military Network community. We are about to release another major initiative, which you will find useful for continuing to build a presence nationally. Check back soon to keep up to date on events.

Steve Jeffery
October 27th, 2009 at 10:43
Ed, thanks for the article. The reason Mike and I formed this community is to bring a focus on Vets working together and supporting each other with first preference on jobs for Vets and their families and first preference in engaging with Veteran owned businesses to give them every chance of surviving and growing during this time of financial crisis.

We volunteer our time, money and our resources to this cause and we are grateful and encouraged by the fantastic response from Military people.

The contracts situation as you describe is a challenge we recognize and are in the process of addressing. We are working with other Veterans who have been successful in winning contracts and who are keen to explain to others how to go about it.

Let me know when would be a good time to call you to discuss further.

Gregg Schleiff
October 27th, 2009 at 04:11
I am a small business owner and a veteran of Desert Storm. How could this organization help my business and how could I help this organization?

erik shearn
October 27th, 2009 at 04:42
I am a service disabled veteran owned Architecture firm. Does this network have other A/E design firms and design build contractor members. SAVR Inc. Is here to help other firms team with a quality Architect to purse projects with sdvob and vob set asides. Please feel free to visit my website http://www.savrarc.com or email eshearn@savrarc(dot)com.

Steve Jeffery
October 27th, 2009 at 11:15
Gregg, thanks for responding. We are proud to be able to help you.

Firstly, we are not an organization. Mike and I recognized the serious challenges and hardships that Veterans and families are facing during this economic crisis. We chose to do something about it by contributing our time, money and resources to establish and build a forum that brings together Veterans nationally to work together to provide priority hiring of Veterans and their families and also to give Veteran owned businesses priority in all purchasing decisions to help them survive and grow.

We have captured our mission and our goals succinctly on the homepage. The response from the military community in just a short time has been extraordinary. We have received offers of support from all quarters and we are working with these members to rapidly to pull this together into a range of focused services and options.

Our first priorities as outlined are jobs for Veterans and support for Veteran businesses. We yesterday launched the MilNet job search facility, providing access to more than 4 million jobs nationally. We are about to release another major initiative to support and help build Veteran owned businesses. Other initiatives we have in train in conjunction with other Veteran owned businesses will help transitioning Veterans establish their own businesses; access preferred funding facilities; assist with Veteran housing; focused training; personal development; buiness advice and guidance and others.

Gregg, if you can send us details of your business, your unique skills/experience, any special deals you may have for Veteran consumers we will work with you to outline a strategy to move forward.

I hope this response has adequately addressed your query.

We look forward to working with you.