WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 – Just over 1.7 million businesses in the U.S. are owned by veterans, according to the U.S. Census, and contribute substantially to the nation’s economy, generating $1 trillion in revenue. As mentors to America’s small businesses, SCORE provides veteran small business owners with free resources, training and counseling support, whether they are just starting out or they’ve been in business for decades.
“My mentor from SCORE is absolutely amazing. When we got closer to opening, I think he was just as excited as I was,” said SCORE client Sandra Vazquez, veteran and