Join the SBA Nov 1 - 5, 2021 as we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week! As the pandemic continues, it’s vital for military and veteran entrepreneurs to be aware of the local resources that are available to assist them during this time.

NVSBW is the perfect opportunity to reinforce the critical role that SBA and its stakeholders play in this mission to celebrate, strengthen, and empower our nation’s military and veteran entrepreneurs.

The SBA will be showcasing our nation’s military and veteran-owned small businesses all week long. For details visit this webpage.

Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week with the SBA!

Veterans Small Business Week - Financing and Resources

Join us for this special event in honor of National Veterans Small Business Week! During this workshop, veterans and small business owners will be provided with tips and instructions on how to utilize financing programs specific to veterans. Tuesday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. 

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Access to Capital for Veteran Entrepreneurs Post COVID-19

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Doing Business with Veteran Affairs - National Veterans Small Business Week

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Resources for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

The SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities.

• Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)

  • Devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship, the OVBD facilitates the use of all SBA programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors. Find your nearest center.
• Funding for veteran-owned small businesses

  • You can use SBA tools like Lender Match to connect with lenders. In addition, SBA makes special consideration for veterans through several programs. The Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL) provides loans of up to $2 million to cover operating costs that cannot be met due to the loss of an essential employee called to active duty in the Reserves or National Guard.

• Veteran entrepreneurship training programs

  • SBA programs feature customized curriculums, in-person classes, and online courses to give veterans the training to succeed. These programs teach the fundamentals of business ownership and provide access to SBA resources and small business experts. Learn more.

More resources

Stay updated

Visit sba.gov/relief for updates on the loan programs, guidance for businesses and employers, and other SBA resources.

If you have questions about your already submitted EIDL application, contact the SBA Disaster Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

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E-mail questions to illinois.do@sba.gov.

SBA Illinois District Office

500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 353-4528
www.sba.gov/IL

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