2017 National Subcontractor of the Year

Mike B accepting award

“Your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to your employees and community have helped you succeed. The SBA is pleased to celebrate your achievements and recognize your personal role in driving our nation’s economic growth.”

SBA Award Letter
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2017 Job Creator Award

Power Job Creator Award

Power Job Creator Award certificate of recognition for increasing job growth in our business and our region and for being among the top 20 alumni in the Southern California Region for job creation. 10,000 Small Businesses alumni consistently increase revenues and create jobs over a longer period of time.

10K SB Power Creator Award Letter
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2014 Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year

U.S. Senate Small Business Certificate

June 11, 2014- IOEI is proud to be the recipient of the 2014 Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration San Diego District Office. We appreciate the hard work of all of our employees and the support of our clients that made this accomplishment possible. We continue to experience steady growth, and look forward to new opportunities.  

SBA Award

The SBA interviewed IOEI’s CEO, Mike Bilodeau, as part of the award presentation.  

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United States Senate Certificate of Commendation

U.S. Senate Small Business Certificate

In recognition of receiving the Financial Services Champion of the Year Award from the United States Small Business Administration


2014 Certificate of Congressional Recognition

U.S. Congress Small Business Certificate

“In honor and recognition of receiving the Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year Award from the Small Business Administration’s San Diego District Office. The dedication of your time, energy, and resources has greatly impacted the lives of many. As a United States Senator from the State of California, I commend your many contributions and wish you success in your future endeavors.”


Global Leaders Award

Goldman Sachs award
Goldman Sachs Foundation, Aspen Institute 10,000 Small Businesses Global Leaders Award

This award recognizes participants of the Goldman Sachs programs who are action-oriented leaders in their community who demonstrate their commitment to using their own business training, interest in social impact and entrepreneurship to drive social change through specific projects.


Korean War Memorial Float-Rose Parade

Rose Bowl Parade Veterans Float

IOEI is proud to have participated in the final preparation of the Korean War Memorial float in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade. Designed by our friends with Whitney Stone Inc., the float displayed a replica of the National Korean War Memorial in Washington honoring the soldiers who fought in this often forgotten war. The Department of Defense sponsored the float as part of its commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Hiroshi Miyamura is among the six Korean War veterans who rode on the float. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions as an Army corporal in Korea.


2012 SAME Award

Service veteran outreach award

For outstanding service to the community by reaching out and making a special effort to hire disabled and other military services Veterans