NVBDC Military & Veteran Service Organization Task Force News
The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2024 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business
The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) is pleased to honor the positive impact of 25 local women leaders at its 2024 gala event on August 22, 2024. The CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business Awards Gala recognizes the accomplishments and community...
Freedom to Focus
As we look forward to celebrating our country’s Independence Day and our freedom, let’s explore how skills-based hiring can empower small business owners with more freedom to focus on several critical aspects that contribute to long-term success and growth: Strategic...
“Crisis defined” Blog by Rob Campbell
Follow the dictionary example when defining things for your people." Colonel Rob Campbell If you’ve read my books, you know me as a definition man. It is from my military upbringing. Definitions strip away the ambiguity around giving directives. They provide common...
“Let exceptionalism be your guide” Blog by Rob Campbell
To become exceptional, you have to do better than your best." Anonymous “Are we exceptional?” I asked (or challenged) this of my people in one of my businesses. I stress this quite a bit in my businesses. The way I see it, we have a choice. We can be like any other...
NVBDC Provides Vital Information to Certified VOBs on Top Ten Export Markets Following Strategic Partnership with the International Trade Administration’s Vets Go Global Initiative
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is pleased to announce the release of crucial information for Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses (SD/VOBs) on the top ten export markets. This initiative follows our strategic partnership with the...
“Muscle memory for crisis leadership” Blog by Rob Campbell
"In times of crisis, it’s imperative that we turn not to emotions and erratic thought but to reason, principles, values, and training. " Colonel Rob Campbell Read that quote above one more time and ponder how you or a leader of yours reacted to a previous crisis. I...
“The team captain doesn’t wear a different uniform” Blog by Rob Campbell
"Dress for the story you'd like to have people know about you before you even open your mouth." Rachel Roy I’ve always believed in leader presence – how a leader communicates and behaves – how they carry themselves, even how they dress. Should leaders have perks?...
“A reputation to overcome” Blog by Rob Campbell
"A brand is what a business does, reputation is what people remember." Ted Rubin I own a painting company. We do interior and exterior, all surface painting. I started it last year in part because of my horrible experience with painters. I went through four painters...
“The sacrifice of leadership. You up for it?” Blog by Rob Campbell
"You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make." Gordon B. Hinckley Not everyone desires to lead yet, we are all leaders. Whenever I host leadership training – typically in the...
The International Trade Administration : Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains
ITA published a Federal Register Notice to solicit public comments from across U.S. industry, researchers, labor organizations, academia, civil society, and more to help inform the Industry & Analysis Unit's supply chain work. The Industry & Analysis Unit is...
Managed Grazing Innovation Center (MGIC)’s Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship registration opens June 24th, 2024
MGIC Summer Registration Opens June 24 The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship's Managed Grazing Innovation Center (MGIC) will be offering three classes this summer for their online school. The three courses are Holistic Farming and Systems Approach; Milk Quality;...
MVO Task Force aligns with NNASC to amplify the voices and opportunities for Native American veteran-owned businesses
National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC) Joins National Veteran Business Development Council’s Military and Veteran Organization Task Force (MVOTF) The National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC) is proud to announce its membership in the National...
“Player or Coach?” Blog by Rob Campbell
"I don't make a player and a player doesn't make me a coach. We make each other." Mike Krzyzewski In sports, the debate rages – player or coach as the key to a team’s championships? Most notable is the Brady Belichick debate. Was Tom Brady, the New England Patriots...
“See the pool, not the lane” blog by Rob Campbell
"A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top." Confucius Think about roles you have fulfilled in companies and organizations. You probably had a primary role you fulfilled or task that you accomplished which contributed to a greater overall...
“The courtesy of courtesy copy (CC)” Blog by Rob Campbell
"Courtesy costs nothing but buys everything." Ali Ibne Abu Talib Ah electronic mail, otherwise known as email. I, along with many of you are old enough to remember its advent. The contemporary workplace, indeed, our world has benefitted from email – sending what used...














