Our veterans have the leadership skills and experience to become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners. When they come home, SBA provides those who wish to be entrepreneurs with the counseling they need to start, grow and succeed in their businesses. SBA helps them to access the capital they need, compete for federal contracts, and create jobs. SBA also supports the National Guard and Reserve and their military families when a small business owner is called to serve. – Karen Mills, SBA Administrator
Programs
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Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (MREIDL)
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Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) is designed to leverage the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to veterans.
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Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) focuses on training, networking and mentorship for women veterans.
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Operation Endure & Grow targets National Guard and Reserve members, their families and business partners.
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Debt Relief for National Guard and Reservists
If your small business has an SBA direct or guaranteed loan, you may seek deferral for loan repayment, reduction in the interest rate, and other credit/financial assistance. For more information, check with an SBA Veterans Business Development Officer. -
List of Veterans Business Development Officers across the U.S.
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