Join us in celebrating and honoring Veteran-OWNED, AMERICAN MADE during NATIONAL Veterans Small Business Week 2026
November 9 – 13, 2026
During the second week of November, Pacific Northwest Regional Veterans Business Outreach Center is celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week with events in California, Oregon & Washington state that honor Veteran-owned small businesses, and will provide a forum where Veteran business owners will be able to get expert advice, learn new business strategies, connect with industry experts, and meet other business owners.
National Veterans Small Business Week 2026 Events
Veteran Entrepreneur Resources
MODAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
This training will introduce Service Members, Veterans, National Guard and Reserve Members, and Military Spouses with entrepreneurial resources right in their local community including the SBA, CalOSBA, VBOC, WBC, APEX Accelerator, SBDC, SCORE, and CalTap. Specialized training programs for women veterans, service-disabled veterans, and veterans interested in federal procurement will also be discussed.
Government Contracting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Speakers from the 3 California VBOC offices – SoCal, Los Angeles Regional & PNW VBOC – will discuss the tools needed to market your business effectively.
Observance of Veterans Day
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veteran Small Business Access to Capital
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Join us for an exciting online event that focuses on access to capital for entrepreneurs and small business owners! We have teamed up with District SBA offices to bring you this informative session where you’ll learn about various funding options and strategies to help grow your business.
American Made – Veterans & Manufacturing
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Join the PNW VBOC, LA Regional VBOC, SoCal VBOC, and the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) for our
Made In America Manufacturing Webinar!
“Now” is the right time to grow YOUR “MANUFACTURING BUSINESS”
Our network of resource partners are ready to assist
Veteran Entrepreneurs to start, grow, hire, and invest in business.
HEAR from Community partners who can help you start & grow a manufacturing business
LEARN about the SBA Manufacturing loan programs that provide the capital that manufacturers need to get going & keep growing
CONNECT with manufacturing experts nationally and in California
QUESTION & answer session – ask the experts!
National Veterans Small Business Week 2026 Local In Person Events
NVSBW 2026: VetBiz Rally Point Summit
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Join us for a summit with panels and exhibits from SBA Resource Partners that are sure to help you succeed!
Panel Topics Include:
- Counseling, training, and technical assistance
- Local business lenders regarding funding and loans
- Government contracting
This is your chance to connect in person with representatives from the following organizations. Last year included:
PNW VBOC
SCORE | Central Valley
California SBDC | Valley Community SBDC representing Fresno, Kings, Mader, Tulare
CEN.CAL Business Finance Group
Access + Capital
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneur Center
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
California Department of General Services
In Person:
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street
Clovis, CA 93612
