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Empowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship

We proudly read the headlines and articles of veterans protecting our country; however, the number of stories regarding the impact veterans have on the business world are few and far between.

With critical skills in leadership and management developed in active and reserve duty, it is no surprise that veteran firms represent roughly 1 in 10 of all U.S firms. According to recent statistics released by the U.S Census Bureau, in the private sector workforce alone, veterans are at least 45% more likely than those with no active duty military experience to be self-employed.

This is why the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Small Business Development Center, partnered with the Office of Veterans Services, is proud to offer a no-cost educational series titled “Operation Business Bravo” that provides the tools and training veterans and their families need to succeed in starting their small business.

Click here to register for any (or all) of our upcoming events!

For more information, please call 412.648.1542 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.