"[Anthony] Jimenez…has been recognized for his contributions to the Hispanic community and business environment at large. …Anthony Jimenez and [MicroTech] are an inspirational example to many Hispanics and are a testimony to what hard work and dedication can accomplish." — Michel Zajur, President & CEO, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 

 

As a 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), MicroTech is committed to a diverse multicultural workforce, with a focus on hiring veterans – providing career opportunities to those that have proudly defended our country.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran himself, MicroTech President & CEO Tony Jimenez’ military service is never far away and, because of his experience, he measures his life’s work in the number of minorities and veterans he is able to inspire and assist in becoming successful business leaders and community contributors. 

For the Veterans community, Tony Jimenez mentors other Service Disabled-Veterans, holding training seminars, and providing counseling on professional opportunities. He also is a lifetime member of the American Legion, Veterans For Foreign Wars (VFW), and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Tony Jimenez is also a notable leader in fundraising activities for numerous injured Veterans’ causes like the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. He sits on the Board of the National Economic Commission of the American Legion advocating for increased benefits for members and veterans. MicroTech lends countless hours of support to the American Legion’s “Heroes to Hometown” program – a transition assistance program for service members who were severely injured in the Global War on Terrorism.

 

 

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) program
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) in the Federal Government’s SDB program

Minority business advocate DiversityBusiness.com ranks MicroTech as a Top 25 Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, and an important minority supplier.

 

Along with an almost annual appearance on the Hispanic Business 500, MicroTech is the first Hispanic-Owned Business to receive the prestigious government award from the GSA Coalition for Government Procurement as “Most Successful Newcomer of the Year.”

MicroTech was celebrated in 2008 by the Maryland-based Minority Business Enterprise as a Top 100 Minority Business in the region, at an event sponsored by the University of Maryland and the State of Maryland Office of Minority Affairs.

The National Association of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology (LISTA) named the Tony Jimenez as the “CEO of the Year,” for his community volunteer work assisting Latino technology professionals in advancing their careers. And the Governor of Minnesota recognized his tireless advocacy for the Veteran and Hispanic communities.

MicroTech’s leadership is actively involved in several Hispanic organizations and associations including being a founding member of the Hispanic GovCon Network (HGN); a networking group focused on accomplished Hispanic professionals and leaders.

MicroTech is also active with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the first statewide organization to empower Hispanics in the Virginia business community; the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, helping businesses bridge differences in legal, regulatory and economic systems; and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a national organization representing the interests, issues, and concerns of the nation’s more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses. Tony Jimenez was honored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber as the 2009 “Entrepreneur of the Year.