Many military personnel become small-business owners instead of joining corporate America when they return to the civilian work force.
The Small Business Administration wants to make sure they are prepared for that transition.
The SBA, in cooperation with the Crater Small Business Development Center and New Visions, New Ventures, is holding a four-hour free seminar today at Fort Lee on franchising opportunities for veterans. The program starts at 10 a.m.
“This is part of our veteran outreach to help them get into small business so they can live the American dream of owning their own business,” said Ron Bew, the SBA’s Richmond district director. “There are franchising opportunities that reduce the risk of going into business for yourself.” Read more.