The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 5-9.
“National Veterans Small Business Week is another opportunity for us not only to highlight the success of our nation’s 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses, but also to recognize the areas where there is still work to be done,” SBA Administrator Linda McMahon said. “Entrepreneurship is not a solo mission. I’m proud to be a part of a network that serves the needs of our veteran and military business owners.”
This year’s theme, Our #VetBiz Community, shines a spotlight on various aspects of the veteran business community, ranging from aspiring to current veteran and military business owners, as well as the organizations that provide entrepreneurial training. The SBA encourages veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to join the online conversation and share what their veteran business communities look like by using the hashtag #VetBiz.
“I look forward to joining SBA’s district offices to participate in local events honoring our veteran entrepreneurs,” said SBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Michelle Christian. “Servicemen and women, veterans, and their spouses in the small business community are integral to the growth of America’s small businesses, and these events are important for highlighting the products and services we offer to help them start, grow, and expand.”
This year, the West Virginia District Office holds a “Business Financing Tips for Vets” webinar Nov. 7, at 11 am; a one-day Boots to Business: Reboot training in Bridgeport Nov. 9; and Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Michelle Christian visits Nelson Family Farms, a veteran-owned small business in Ripley, Nov. 9.
For more information about National Veterans Small Business Week, including ways to get involved, visit: www.sba.gov/vetbiz. Information on resources available for veteran entrepreneurs can be found at: www.sba.gov/veterans.
