UTRGV, SBA meet with Valley veterans on federal contract programs
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Veteran small business owners in the Rio Grande Valley are being presented with new opportunities to secure federal contracts. On Wednesday, the UTRGV APEX Accelerator and the Lower Rio Grande Small Business Administration held a meeting with veterans to discuss two programs aimed at facilitating access to these contracts. They covered the challenges, requirements, and eligibility criteria for both initiatives. Officials emphasized that assistance is available for completing applications. The Small Business Administration notes that the Department of Veteran Affairs allocates at least 7% of its contracts annually for certified veteran-owned small businesses. Veterans seeking more information can reach out to the Veterans Business Outreach Center at UTRGV’s Edinburg campus.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
