As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding access to resources for veterans and other underserved populations, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting applications through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). 

Since 2015, more than $4.5 billion has been spent with Pennsylvania’s small, diverse, and veteran businesses through state contracts. For two years in a row, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration has set records for contract spending with these businesses, including $995 million in Fiscal Year 2021. 

Existing and aspiring veteran small business owners will benefit from a new funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and aimed at awarding up to $400,000 to up to 12 entities to provide training and counseling as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). 

Health care eligibility for certain Vietnam, Gulf War, and Post 9/11 Veterans was greatly expanded on October 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Friday.

The Lebanon VA Medical Center has expanded and remodeled its Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic to provide care to veterans of Southcentral Pennsylvania. 

Bunker Labs and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking have expanded the CEOcircle program for military-connected companies, announcing that applications are open through Aug. 3 for the 2022-2023 cohort, which begins in November.

A-Treat is changing the look of its Cream Soda and Cola labels and donating part of its sales to support homeless veterans now through the end of the year. 

Question:  My company has grown significantly over the past two years. We have more than doubled our size. I have a real issue I hope you can help me with. Many individuals have been with the company for 10, 15 or even 20 years.  They are resistant to change and, at times, undermine our ability to scale. How should I deal fairly with these veteran employees?