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veteran-owned businesses

Jan 7, 2026

Pa. directed $1B to small businesses in FY 2024-25

The Shapiro-Davis Administration directed more than $1 billion in Pennsylvania spending to small businesses in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

May 21, 2025

PA mentor protégé program graduates first business cohort

DGS Secretary Reggie McNeil said PA’s Mentor Protégé Program, which graduated 15 small business owners Wednesday, boosts diverse participation in public contracting and state procurement opportunities.

Nov 13, 2024

National Veterans Small Business Week honors “Vetrepreneurs”

Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week in November.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve access to funding and training for veterans looking to start a business. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Aug 12, 2024

Partnership to help veterans start and grow businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve access to funding and training for veterans looking to start a business. 

SBA is launching a new certification tool called MySBA Certifications to enable customers to apply for and manage multiple federal contracting certifications in one place. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jul 31, 2024

SBA to streamline federal contracting certification process

The U.S. Small Business Administration is making is easier for businesses to apply for federal contracting certifications. 

Feb 5, 2024

$10.5M ARPA grants offered to small diverse businesses

Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced $10.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for small diverse businesses. 

Aug 31, 2023

Small businesses seek to benefit from Shapiro Administration’s new prompt pay policy

A prompt pay policy requiring prime contractors to pay small diverse and veteran-owned business subcontractors faster has been implemented by the Shapiro Administration.