Are you a veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned business looking to sell your products or services to local, state, or federal agencies?

Join the SBA Houston District Office and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division to learn how to begin your certification journey and strengthen your opportunities in government contracting.

What You Will Learn
• The difference between state-level and federal veteran business certifications
• The certification requirements, process, and benefits of the -
o SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business Program (VetCert) and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program
o Texas VetHUB (Veterans Heroes United in Business)
• How certification can help you compete for government contracts
•Additional resources, advising, and next steps to support your contracting goals

Presenters Include
• Elizabeth Charles Veteran Business Development Officer - U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office
• Ida Benson Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office
• Gerard MacCrossan Data and Technology Manager, Statewide Procurement - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Who Should Attend
• Veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
• Entrepreneurs interested in VOSB, SDVOSB, or VetHUB certifications
• Any veteran business owner considering selling to state or federal agencies

**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.