{"id":47772,"date":"2024-11-05T12:14:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/?p=47772"},"modified":"2025-01-24T12:01:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T17:01:36","slug":"national-veterans-small-business-week-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/national-veterans-small-business-week-2024","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Veterans: Celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As National Veterans Small Business Week<\/strong> (NVSBW) approaches, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), led by Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, is gearing up for a series of events from November 11-15, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This annual celebration highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of our military veterans, service members, and military families who significantly contribute to the small business landscape across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs: National Veterans Small Business Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the leadership of Administrator Guzman, the SBA<\/a> is committed to supporting veteran-owned businesses, especially in rural and underserved areas. This dedication aligns with the broader goals of the Biden-Harris Administration to expand resources and opportunities for veterans. Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guzman emphasizes the importance of this week in recognizing the invaluable contributions of military veterans who have transitioned from military to civilian life, often becoming the backbone of local economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events and Opportunities, November 11-15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout National Veterans Small Business Week 2024, a variety of virtual and in-person events will take place nationwide, focusing on essential topics such as military-to-civilian transition assistance, entrepreneurial training<\/a>, and access to capital. These events provide veterans with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlights are two national webinars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first, “Are You Lender Ready? For the Military Community<\/em>,” scheduled for November 13 at 1 p.m. ET, is a two-hour session designed to assist veteran entrepreneurs in crafting strong business loan applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, the second webinar, “Certification Advantage for the Military Community<\/em>,” on November 14 at 1 p.m. ET, will explore how federal contracting certifications can drive business growth and enhance competitiveness in securing government contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A significant part of this year\u2019s National Veterans Small Business Week is acknowledging the exceptional contributions of five instructors in the Boots<\/a> to Business program. These instructors have shown outstanding dedication to teaching entrepreneurship at military installations and local communities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n