Vet-Owned Business Get Help:

Nov. 9, 2005

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Veterans Affairs and the General Services Administration signed an agreement to commit GSA to “place additional emphasis” on programs to aid businesses owned by veterans. There is a VA Website and a GSA Website for more information.

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