October 26, 2015
The Chamber has recently announced a new initiative, led by the Defense, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, to encourage the increased hiring of veterans and military spouses throughout the San Diego region. Chamber members with veteran employees may submit an application to be awarded as an Honor Roll Award recipient.
To be eligible for the award, Chamber members must:
- Hire a veteran and employ them for 90 days (minimum)
- Submit an application to Chamber Public Policy staff
- Identify their level of hiring per the application guidelines
Recipients of the Honor Roll will receive the following package:
- Business highlight at Board of Director’s Meeting following designation
- Decal to use in physical storefront and/or in web or promotional items
- Social media highlight from the Chamber
- Business logo featured on Chamber website (updated quarterly)
- Notification to appropriate legislative/elected offices of constituent businesses Honor Roll designation
- Joint letter of congratulations from Chamber President & CEO, Jerry Sanders and Defense, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee leadership
- Press release and annual report language ready for modification and use
Businesses with an employee population comprised of at least 10 percent veterans are eligible to receive the following:
- Recognition at the Flag, General & Senior Officers Ball
- Eligibility for Small Business Award
- Eligibility for Honor Roll Member of the Year Award- presented at the Flag Ball
- Opportunity to be featured as a “Success Story” on Chamber website and other marketing materials
- All other incentives included in the standard Honor Roll Award Package