SBA offers support for veteran entrepreneurs

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Are you a service member (including National Guard and Reserve), veteran, and military spouse of any era with an interest in possibly starting your own business? Are you currently a veteran business owner but want to find out about some resources to grow?
In honor of 2017 National Veterans Small Business Week (October 30 – November 3), the SBA is hosting a series of events to raise awareness about veteran business ownership.
National Veterans Small Business Week 2017 Events in Massachusetts:
Two (2) upcoming Boots to Business: Reboot sessions open to veterans of any era and their spouses.

  1. CAPE COD / Friday, November 3rd / 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE: SCORE Cape Cod, 270 Communications Way, Suite 5A, Hyannis, MA 02601  / For more information call: 401-427-6536 or email: blafauci@cweonline.org

  1. CENTRAL MASS / Tuesday, November 7th / 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE: Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA 01608 / For more information call: 413-785-0484 or email: oreste.varela@sba.gov

  1. Thursday, November 2 | 3pm ET

Twitter Chat | Business Tips for Veteran Entrepreneurs
In honor of National Veterans Small Business Month, join the SBA for a Twitter chat on business resources for veteran entrepreneurs hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (@SBAgov). The SBA be sharing tips to help veterans start, grow and succeed in business. Follow along with the hashtag #MyVetBiz.
Learn more and register for events at https://sbavets.force.com/s/.