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Department of Veteran Affair’s Efforts to Promote Veterans in Business through Collaborative VA Partnerships

The principal mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to support America’s veterans and their families. VA’s Strategic Plan (2006-2011) restores the capability of disabled veterans to the greatest extent possible and improves the quality of their lives and that of their families.

The plan ensures a smooth transition for veterans from active military service to civilian life.  In support of these goals, VA’s Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) is dedicated to working exclusively with veterans who want to establish businesses.  CVE partners with other Federal agencies through Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) market research, outreach support, and conference participation.  As a result, VA’s current achievements for VOSB and SDVOSB are 10.74% (approximately $2 billion dollars) and 7.36% (approximately $750 million) respectively. 

Federal Agencies interested in promoting veterans can obtain additional information at www.VetBiz.gov.