The Small Business Administration declares Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 4, 2022, as National Veteran’s Small Business Week – which is a time to celebrate, honor, and empower our nation’s most resilient and dedicated entrepreneurs.  

According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2019 Annual Business Survey (ABS), Veteran-owned businesses:  

• Makeup about 5.9% of all U.S. businesses, with an estimated $947 billion in receipts 

• Collaboratively hire 3.9 million employees  

• Gross about $177 billion in annual payroll 

Established in 2013, National Veteran’s Small Business Week (NVSBW) is a time also to recognize and amplify the opportunities and resources available to Veteran-owned businesses. 

Resources: 

• DSLBD Veteran-owned Certification 

Certification as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) is a prerequisite to be certified in any additional business enterprise category within the CBE Program. In the CBE Program, once a business meets all LBE requirements, the business can request the Small Business Enterprise (SBE),  Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE),  Resident-owned Business Enterprise (ROB),  business enterprise located within a Development Enterprise Zone (DZE),  Longtime Resident Business Enterprise (LRB),  Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (VOB) or the Local Manufacturing Business Enterprise (LME) designation(s) for consideration to receive additional preference points or percentages. 

Visit dslbd.dc.gov to learn more about obtaining your Veteran-owned certification through our local Certified Business Enterprise program. Businesses with CBE certification receive preferred procurement and contracting opportunities.   

• Small Business Administration 

During the week of October 31-November 4, SBA and its extensive partner network celebrate the strength and resilience of the #VetBiz community by hosting events across the country and sharing information about the resources available to veteran entrepreneurs. Visit http://sba.gov/nvsbw for the full schedule. 

Discover transition assistance resources like Boots to Business or connect with your local Veterans Business Outreach Center to develop your business plan, receive marketing tips, and access government contracting opportunities. 

 

Source: https://www.sba.gov/national-veterans-small-business-week