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VRH receives “Veterans Work Award” from TVBA for 2014!

Veterans Work Award 2014 from TVBA

VRHabilis was humbled and flattered to learn the company had been chosen to receive the “Veterans Work Award” at the 4th Annual Business and Education Showcase sponsored by the Tennessee Veterans Business Association (TVBA).  This award recognized the efforts VRHabilis makes towards hiring veterans and in particular those who have been disabled as a result of their military service.  Close to 95% of the field crews and all project management staff at VRHabilis are veterans and/or retired from the US military.

Tennessee Veterans Business Association was formed four years, built on four cornerstones: Marketing, Government Advocacy, Education and Training and Veteran Employment Issues.  The TVBA is a one of a kind business association and the only entity across the country that brings these four vital elements together on behalf of veteran owned businesses and the veteran job seeker.

VRHabilis is a charter member of this fine, dynamic organization and is very grateful to the recognition received through this award.

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UXO Divers

UXO diver with magnetometer in patented HeckHousing™

VRHabilis, LLC is always seeking qualified UXO divers. While we do not have any projects in the field at the moment, we do anticipate a lively dive season this summer. A qualified candidate will be asked to submit the following certifications.

– Graduate of the NDSTC or civilian equivalent in deep sea diving and have at least one year dive experience
– Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD or civilian equivalent
– OSHA 40 hr HAZWOPER training and current 8 hr refresher
– Must be a US citizen
– Dive logs current for the past 6 months
– Current certifications for First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborn Pathogens, Oxygen administration
–  DD214 if a veteran of military service

Preference is given to all veterans of the US military

To apply or for more information, please fill out the Contact Us form under the JOBS tab or email jobs@vrhabilis.com

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Made it to the Final Four!

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Hooyah! With your support, VRHabilis has advanced to the Final Four in the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions! We are thrilled, humbled and so grateful for your support.

But we’re not quite there yet. Voting continues through May 30. You can vote up to once per day through then. We’re asking for your votes to help VRHabilis spread the word that we’re here to help veterans, especially those with special needs, pursue the careers of their dreams. Visit vetchampstourney.com daily and vote often!

Here are the details from the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s website:

After reviewing an incredible pool of entries from coast-to-coast, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program and Spike TV’s Hire a Veteran are proud to announce the Final Four of the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions.

With the help of thousands of votes from across the country, we’ve gotten this far. Now we need your help to select the winner! Cast your vote for the business you feel is the most veteran-friendly in America. You can vote up to once a day through May 30, 2013. The winner will be recognized at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards, which airs on June 12, 2013, and will have a custom spot produced by and aired on Spike TV!

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VetChamps Tourney Interview

Vet Net Career Connections Track

Hiring Our Heroes program and the Hire A Vet campaign by SPIKE TV named VRHabilis as one of eight finalists in the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions. The public now has the chance to vote at VetChampsTourney.com to help identify the most veteran-friendly small business in America.

A few reasons VRHabilis was selected are:

• Service-disabled veteran-owned small business
• 75% of full-time employees are veterans
• Volunteer and donate to numerous local and national veteran organizations

Watch this Google hangout video interview with Tom Rancich to learn more about the company and why they should be named the Champion of Veteran Friendly Small Businesses.

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A combination of public voting and a panel of judges will narrow the field down to four semifinalists and the same format will be used to select a winner. Voting for the Final Four continues through May 16, 2013, and for the champion through May 30, 2013. Judging for the tournament is based on criteria such as innovative recruiting and retention strategies for veterans, veteran community engagement and leadership as well as an ongoing commitment to hire veterans. The winning business will receive a custom spot produced by and aired on Spike TV.

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Hang Out with VRHabilis

VET NET Live Event

Come join our Google+ Hangout Friday morning to chat with VRHabilis CEO and co-founder Tom Rancich about the company, the veterans who work with us, and how we work with veterans’ organizations. The Hangout starts at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, May 10, 2013, and will run for 15 minutes.

This Hangout is being presented by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. It is part of their Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions. VRHabilis is one of eight finalists for this national award.

We hope you can join us!

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VRHabilis Named Finalist for National Award Recognizing Veteran-Friendly Small Businesses

logo for Small Business Tournament of Champions

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program and Spike TV’s Hire A Vet campaign today named VRHabilis LLC one of eight finalists in the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions.

Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions

“We had extraordinary entries from coast-to-coast, but VRHabilis’ commitment to our nation’s veterans set itself apart,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel (ret.), executive director of Hiring Our Heroes. “These eight finalists have established themselves as national leaders for other small businesses to follow. VRHabilis deserves to be recognized for its innovative strategies to recruit and support the men and women who have served our country. ”

A combination of public voting and a panel of judges will narrow the field to four semifinalists and the same format will be used to select a winner. Voting for the Final Four continues through May 16, 2013, and for the champion through May 30, 2013. Judging for the tournament is based on criteria such as innovative recruiting and retention strategies for veterans, veteran community engagement and leadership as well as an ongoing commitment to hire veterans.

You can cast your votes at VetChampsTourney.com. You are allowed to vote up to once each day, so vote early and vote often! We appreciate your support.

Read the official press release (PDF).

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Current Projects

Camp Gordon Johnson

One of our current projects is a diving job at Camp Gordon Johnson in Florida. Here are a few pictures: Aristoteli and Jason keeping warm  on the boat , Rusty in his gear diving in the Gulf, and Aristoteli, one of our Dive Supervisors.

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Current Projects

Camp Gordon Johnson

One of our current projects is a diving job at Camp Gordon Johnson in Florida. Here are a few pictures: Aristoteli and Jason keeping warm  on the boat , Rusty in his gear diving in the Gulf, and Aristoteli, one of our Dive Supervisors.

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About VRHabilis

VRHabilis Heads to 3rd Annual TVBA Trade Show

It is that time of year again! The management team travelled to Knoxville, Tennessee to represent VRHabilis at the Tennessee Veterans Business Association (TVBA) trade show.

The TVBA is a wonderful organization that brings together companies and veterans from all over the U.S. in hopes to find work for veterans. It was established to help veterans get on their feet and assist them in discovering ways to put their skills to good use. They give veterans the tools to allow them to showcase their experience.

This year marked the second annual TVBA trade show and VRHabilis is a Diamond Sponsor. VRH returned this year because it is an extremely beneficial way to meet with other companies that could be potential partners and meet veterans who are looking for work.

The TVBA’s mission statement is to “provide entrepreneurship training, business development assistance, and networking opportunities to military veterans and their families. We also provide assistance in finding rewarding employment to all veterans, and support the work of both public and private sector organizations who offer charitable support to current service members and veterans.” VRH has a goal to find veterans who can contribute to the company and be there as they rapidly develop. Both the TVBA and VRH have similar objectives and is why VRHabilis will continue supporting TVBA in the future. The success and enlightening experiences are impossible to pass up!

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Promotions All Around!

Congratulations Ron M, he is now VRH’s new Lead Project Manager! Also to Jeff G, our new Project Manager and Julio M, our new Business Program Manager!