Category Archives: Veteran Owned

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Nov. 3 introduced legislation to ensure the federal government awards contracts to small businesses owned by service-disabled United States military veterans, according to the lawmaker’s office. “The federal government cannot continue to view its contracting obligation to service-disabled veteran small business owners as a mere suggestion,” Sen. Continue readingContinueContinue reading “Ernst seeks federal contract guarantees for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses”

https://ift.tt/7kCYJX9 More than $530 million in disaster loans have been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration for 7,832 businesses and residents in Florida with losses resulting from Hurricane Ian. “This is a significant milestone, for disaster survivors and us as an agency. It manifests our previously stated commitment to get federal disaster assistance intoContinueContinue reading “More than half-billion in SBA loans approved for Florida’s Ian damage”

Updated: 6:30 PM EDT Nov 3, 2022 by Krystin Rae RANDOLPH, Vt. — In recognition of “Veteran’s Small Business Week” and Veteran’s Day later this month, the Small Business Administration and Veteran Business Outreach Branches of Vermont are letting service members know the opportunities that are available to them. Continue reading Small Business Administration shinesContinueContinue reading “Small Business Administration shines light on resources for vets looking to start businesses”

SBA announces certification process for veteran small businesses to receive contracts by Casey Harpe (The Center Square) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is streamlining its efforts to help veteran-owned small businesses access federal grant dollars ahead of Veterans Day next week. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said a portal will open in January 2023ContinueContinue reading