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America’s small businesses are taking center stage at the Million Dollar Pitch Competition. Tune in October 20 to watch five entrepreneurs compete for $1 million in cash prizes.
Catch the premiere on YouTube at 6 PM ET or Prime Video at 8 PM ET!
5 incredible small business owners. $1M on the line. One chance to deliver the winning pitch.
Join @NickiMinaj, @GrantCardone, @JGebbia, & @DeanCain for the grand premiere of the Million Dollar Pitch Competition—October 20 at 6 PM ET on YouTube and 8 PM ET on Prime Video.
Happy Veterans Day to those who have served our great country!
SBA is proud to prioritize support for America’s many veteran entrepreneurs, including three new initiatives this year.
1) The Doubling of Agency Contracting Goals for Veterans
2) The Expansion of Options for Veterans to Buy Existing Businesses
3) A New VetsinTech Pilot Program to Aid Veterans in the Drone Business
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On the eve of Veterans Day, the Trump Admin is united in honoring America’s veterans. Humbled to join @SecRollins and @SecVetAffairs today at USDA. The Trump SBA is putting veterans first by expanding opportunities,
from entrepreneurship to federal contracting.
This week, @SBA_Kelly kicked off National Veterans Small Business Week alongside @VP to celebrate the 1.8 million veteran-owned small businesses in America that create nearly 4 million jobs and generate over $1 trillion in annual sales.
Entrepreneurship is a natural next mission for military veterans, and the Trump SBA is proud to support them as they bring their discipline, leadership, and grit to build businesses in the private sector.
#NVSBW26
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Honored to join @VP, @SBA_Kelly, @SecRollins, @SecVetAffairs and others at #NVSBW26 where @SBAgov made 3 important commitments to those who served America:
1. Vets Fed contracting goal increased from 5% to 10%
2. Veterans can use other sources for 10% down payment for 7(a) loans.
3. SBA partners w/ @VetsInTech on $500k pilot for drone/UAS entrepreneurship.
Today, on the first Day of National Veterans Small Business Week, SBA introduced three new initiatives to support America’s 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs:
1️⃣ Capital Access Reform for Veteran Business Acquisitions: SBA announced it is waiving equity rules under the 7(a) Loan Program for veteran business acquisitions, granting veteran buyers new flexibility to meet the 10% equity requirement through any capital source without being forced to drain personal savings.
2️⃣ Doubling Agency Contracting Goals for Veterans: SBA announced new FY27 contracting goals that double the combined Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses prime contracting and subcontracting target for federal agencies, encouraging agency investment in veteran suppliers.
3️⃣ VetsinTech Pilot to Empower Veterans in the Drone Supply Chain: SBA announced a national pilot program with VetsinTech to deliver training, capital access support, and procurement pathways for veteran founders in the $10 billion drone and dual-use aerospace sector.
Read more about SBA’s new and ongoing services for veteran entrepreneurs here: legacy.sba.gov/article/2026/…
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BIG DEAL: Announced today by @SBA_Kelly to kick off #NVSBW26 , eligible veterans using a 7(a) loan can raise the full 10% down payment from outside sources.
Learn more here: legacy.sba.gov/article/2026/…
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America’s veterans fought for our freedom. Now we’re fighting to help them build businesses, own farms, and provide for their families. 🇺🇸
Honored to join @VP, @SBA_Kelly, @SecVetAffairs, and 115 veteran small business owners for @SBAgov’s National Veterans Small Business Week kickoff.
Under @POTUS, @USDA is delivering real support: nearly $200 MILLION to help more than 550 veteran farming operations purchase and operate farms, and over $20 MILLION invested in veteran-owned businesses.
That support means jobs and opportunity. Our investment in veteran-owned Kansas City Cattle Company will help expand its storefront and sell beef directly to Americans, preserving seven jobs and creating six more.
We’re also bringing veterans onto our own team. Our “100 Hires in 100 Days” initiative hired 204 veterans—more than DOUBLE our goal.
God bless our veterans and the country they fought to defend!
America’s small businesses are the engine of our economy.
To help them obtain the capital they need to grow faster, the Trump SBA has replaced the decades-old lending processes with a commercial-grade lender platform that makes it easier for lending partners to serve the small businesses in their communities.
Get started today at: lender.sba.gov
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Today, Chairman @RepRWilliams kicked off National Veterans Small Business Week with @SBA_Kelly and @VP.
@HouseSmallBiz celebrates our veterans for defending our freedoms and strengthening the economy through entrepreneurship.
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In FY26, the Trump SBA approved $1.3 billion in loans for veteran-owned small businesses. We approved over 18,000 contracting certifications for veteran-owned small businesses to help them engage in federal procurement.
Under the leadership of @POTUS and @VP, small businesses across America are hiring and growing - creating jobs, driving innovation, and producing the American-made goods that keep our nation strong.
Veteran entrepreneurs have an important role to play in that comeback story, and the SBA is proud to support them every day.
Vice President JD Vance on the Trump Administration's commitment to supporting veteran owned small businesses:
"Under the President's leadership, we are going to put hundreds of millions of dollars this year and I think billions of dollars over the next couple of years, in continuing to support our veteran owned small businesses... I'd much rather rely on my fellow citizens to build and make and create the economy of the future because I know that my fellow citizens are going to be there. Not just for me, not just for my family, but for everybody in the United States of America."
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“We have a vibrant small business ecosystem… You guys are the backbone of American innovation.” - @VP JD Vance 🇺🇸
God bless the hardworking men and women of America’s small businesses. The Trump administration will fight for you.
For decades, globalist politicians hollowed out America's industrial base with bad trade deals. Under @POTUS & @VP, we have reversed the decline - once again becoming a nation of builders.
Today at SBA’s National Veterans Small Business Week event, @VP recognized that small businesses comprise 70% of the defense industrial base – including over 40,000 veteran-owned manufacturers.
#NVSBW26
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.@VP kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week:
"Whether it's a Patriot missile or whether it's the 1,200 small businesses that support the people who are developing the sidearms for our troops, without support from our small businesses, our troops wouldn't have what they need."
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Vice President JD Vance:
“Without support from our small businesses, our troops wouldn’t have what they need in order to keep us safe.”
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Vice President JD Vance at the National Veterans Small Business Week kickoff:
“What we care about in the Trump administration is job growth, and we care about our national security, and we care about ensuring the people who create the next generation of jobs also ensure the next generation of American national security.”
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Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at a National Veterans Small Business Week Kickoff xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/2JQXvQEne…
