SIUC to Host Resource Workshop for Military Veteran Small Business Owners
CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a resource workshop for military veteran small business owners and those wanting to start a small business.
Organizers say it celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week, November 9-13.
The workshop will be held on November 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at SIUC’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development, 1740 Innovation Drive.
While the program is free, pre-registration is required. You can click here to register and for more information.
The workshop is open to military veterans and active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses.
According to SIUC, some of the topics at the workshop will include:
- Government contracting, including Business Enterprise Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and state certification processes.
- Available resources and programming opportunities.
- Networking with other veteran business owners.
For more information, call [PHONE_REDACTED] or email [EMAIL_REDACTED].
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