11.07.05
VA & GSA Increase Vet Business Programs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have signed a formal agreement expanding GSA's efforts for businesses that are owned by veterans, especially service-disabled veterans. The agreement signed between the two federal agencies commits GSA to place additional emphasis upon programs for veteran-owned businesses and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Among other features, the agreement commits VA and GSA to co-sponsor eight regional conferences for veteran businesses in the coming year, with participation by the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies. The first will be held Nov. 7-8 in Kansas City, Mo. VA's efforts on behalf of veteran-owned businesses are overseen by the Department's Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE). Further information about VA's programs for veteran-owned businesses is available on CVE's Internet Website. GSA's activities on behalf of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are located at www.gsa.gov.