Recent content by Frank Davis

Your capabilities in precision plastic machining, CNC, and manual machining are an incredible addition to our community. Being able to machine everything from soft urethane to hard UHMW, Delrin, and Nylon offers a huge advantage, especially for businesses and agencies needing replacement parts...

Welcome to the SDVOSB Network, George! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and mission with us. Your passion for bridging the gap between military-connected talent and employers is inspiring and exactly the type of leadership that strengthens our community. Your experience at Booz...

This space is dedicated to helping veterans and SDVOSB owners navigate the complex world of VA claims, benefits, and resources — both nationally and at the local level. ✅ Share what you’ve learned from your own VA claims journey. ✅ Post news updates about changes to VA processes or benefits. ✅...

I wanted to share something that has become more obvious — and critical — for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs in 2025. Too many businesses are still relying heavily on social media platforms they don't control. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok — they can change their...

If you're a veteran thinking about getting your business certified — whether as a Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone-certified, or even listed on the GSA Schedule — you're making a great move for your future. The process can look overwhelming at first, but if you follow it...

18 Months of Adventures with My Long-Haired German Shepherd (Neo) Eighteen months ago, my life changed forever when this ball of fluff with the softest long hair came into my world. Since then, every day has been an adventure—one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Raising a German Shepherd is...

Media Pillars, LLC — a certified SDVOSB and HUBZone digital marketing and web development company — is currently seeking a strategic partner interested in GSA Schedule work, bid/proposal writing, and federal/state contract updates in exchange for a percentage of resulting contracts or sales...

If you're a veteran, military service member, first responder, healthcare worker, or even a student—ID.me is something you need to be using. This secure digital identity platform lets you verify your status once and then use that verified identity across hundreds of government, healthcare, and...

If you're a small business operating in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), you may be eligible for a powerful certification through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This certification can give your business a serious edge in winning federal contracts — including...

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) myself, I know how critical it is to run events smoothly—whether it's a fundraising dinner, music festival, nonprofit celebration, or community concert. If you're hosting events and struggling with online ticketing, I can set...

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1. Register for an SBA Account Before applying, you must have: A SAM.gov registration (active) A Login.gov account (used to access certifications.sba.gov) 2. Start the HUBZone Application Once logged in: Click "Start New Application" Select “HUBZone” from the certification options You’ll...

As a veteran entrepreneur, I know how confusing the alphabet soup of certifications can be. Many fellow vets ask about the differences between Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB). In this post, I’ll break down what each designation means and how...

Elimination of Self-Certification for SDVOSBs The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has finalized a rule eliminating self-certification for SDVOSBs. Effective August 5, 2024, only businesses certified through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program will be...