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U.S. DOT Veteran-Owned Small Business Summit

Washington, District of Columbia · Veteran-owned small business summit

Nov 19, 2026

Registration open; closes November 12, 2026

A free, in-person federal contracting summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization with federal partners. The day includes practical education, agency and prime-contractor resource tables, and one-on-one matchmaking focused on helping veteran-owned small businesses access federal contracting opportunities. The event is open to all small-business categories, with a primary focus on veteran-owned firms. Registration is required and closes November 12, 2026. The organizer does not list travel, lodging, or meal coverage

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Open · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Primary focus is veteran-owned small businesses; the official organizer states the summit is open to all small-business categories.
Cost
Free; registration required.
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Nov 12, 2026 · time not provided

Organization: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

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