Patriot Express for Veterans

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.

Eligible military community members include:
• Veterans 
• Service-disabled veterans 
• Active-duty service members eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program 
• Reservists and National Guard members 
• Current spouses of any of the above 
• Widowed spouses of a service member or veteran who died during service or of a service-connected disability

The SBA and its resource partners are focusing additional efforts on counseling and training to augment this loan initiative. 

To learn more about the Patriot Express Initiative, use the following links:

Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
Checklist before starting a small business
Resources for current small business owners
Additonal Resources