Veterans: Business Assistance Programs
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We want to thank all of the military veterans out there, for the safety of our Country. Now we want to give back to you. Did you know that there are several resources available to you, if you are looking to begin a new adventure, as either an entreprenuer or small business owner? Below is a partial resource listing:
- National Security Agency (including registration monthly outreach opportunities, bi-weekly weekly briefings and career opportunities) http://www.nsa.gov/business/small_business_office/index.shtml
- Department of Defense Small Business Programs (including Mentor-Protégé Programs) http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/programs/veterans/index.htm
- SBA Office of Veterans Business Development (including Outreach Programs) http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/ovbd/index.html
- US Department of Veteran Affairs http://www.vetbiz.gov/acquisition/bshm.htm
- Small Disadvantage Business www.sba.gov/sdb
- 8(a) Business Development Program http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/8abd/application/index.html or www.sba.gov/8abd
- SBA Hubzone Empowerment Contracting Program www.sba.gov/hubzone
- General Services Administration Schedules http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=8106
- Small Business Enterprise Program www.businessoutreach/sbe.htm
- Fed Biz Opps https://www.fbo.gov/
- Women’s Business Council www.wbenc.org
- Minority Supplier Development Council http://www.nmsdc.org/nmsdc/
- Your Local Chamber Of Commerce http://www.uschamber.com/chambers/directory/default
- Your Local Small Business Development Center http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbdc/sbdclocator/SBDC_LOCATOR.html
- Department of Defense Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business Strategic Plan http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/publications/SDVOSB_Strat_Plan_01142009.pdf
- Small Business Size Standards www.sba.gov/size or http://www.sba.gov/contractingopportunities/officials/size/index.html
- The 6th Annual National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo http://www.nationalveteransconference.com/
- Procurement Guidelines For Those Who Serve www.da.usda.gov/procurement/toolkit/toolkit.../sbafaqs_certkit.doc
- Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
- SCORE www.score.org
There are other programs available in your state, check online for your local state agency.
Vernita Naylor, Ft. Worth SCORE View posts by Vernita Naylor
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