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SBA Offers 2 Veteran Biz Trainings – Register Today


Next Week – Nov 1 & 2

Eastern Pennsylvania District Office

 

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SBA Celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week

Government Contracting Events for Veterans

Entrepreneur Training Programs for Service Disabled Veterans, Women Veterans, and Procurement-Ready Veterans

SBA celebrates, connects with, and empowers aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week.

Please join us on November 1 & 2 as we celebrate veteran-owned businesses with the no-cost programs below.

In each program, in addition to discussing federal contracting we’ll touch on Coaching and Counseling Resource Partners, Entrepreneurial Training Programs, and Access to Funding.

You will leave with valuable information whether you’re starting your entrepreneurship journey, or growing your business.


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Government Contracting Resources for Veterans – Hybrid Workshop (virtual & in-person)

Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by military veterans.  In this 1.5 hour introductory and interactive course, join the SBA and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) to discuss:

  • SBA Resources
  • PTAC Services
  • Contracting with the Commonwealth of PA and the Federal Government
  • Federal Government Certifications for Veterans
  • Q&A

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET

Virtual Attendance Registration Link: HERE 

In-Person Attendance Registration Link: HERE for NEPA Alliance, 1151 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18640 

Networking for in-person attendance begins at 9:30 a.m. ET


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Women Veteran Owned Businesses: Resources & Certification – Virtual Workshop

There are many tools to help women and veteran businesses build their potential to successfully start, grow, and compete in the federal sector. In this one hour introductory and interactive course, join the SBA, Women’s Business Enterprise Center East (WBECEast), and the National Veteran Owned Business Association to discuss:

  • Business resources from the SBA
  • Programs and classes from WBECEast Women’s Business Center
  • The benefits and process for 
    • Women-owned WBENC certification
    • Veteran-owned VBE certification
    • Various federal certifications 
  • Q&A

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Attendance Registration Link: HERE 


Veterans and military spouses are welcome to register for one or both of these no-cost programs!  For more information, contact Sonia Smith, SBA Public Information Officer, at sonia.smith@sba.gov.

SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any participants, person or entity.