Business Resources for Veterans
The mission of the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) is to maximize the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the veterans business community; it provides policy analysis and reporting; and it functions as an ombudsman for veteran entrepreneurs. OVBD has a number of programs and services to assist aspiring and existing veteran entrepreneurs. These services include training, counseling and mentorship, and oversight of federal procurement programs for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
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- Business Resources for Veterans. Authored by: U.S. Small Business Administration. Provided by: SBA. Located at: https://youtu.be/w4WOIw8e8_0. License: All Rights Reserved. License Terms: Standard YouTube license
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