Enrolling in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is a requirement for all firms interested in selling to the government for a contract to be awarded by any federal government agency.
Veteran-owned small businesses now have the opportunity to post job openings for veterans, including service-disabled veterans, at a large price discount.
The 2008 Veterans Business Conference is set August 5 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Sponsored by the IFA Educational Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation, the VetFran Business Grant Fund will provide financial grants (up to $10,000 per grant) to qualified VetFran franchisees/candidates.
Over 60 buyers will be on hand for one-on-one meetings with small businesses.
Syracuse University leads new national partnership of four major universities to support veterans with disabilities.
Prior military service is strongest predictor of self-employment.
Veterans and service-disabled veterans throughout the state are encouraged to attend the free event.
On-site matchmaking sessions will facilitate the contracting process with private and federal government contracting officers and procurement officials.
The informational 3 hour event regarding the new SBA Patriot Express Loan Program and other services available to help veterans get a small business off the ground will be held on October 3rd in Eureka, CA.
