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Military to Entrepreneurship: Private Sector Initiatives to Help Veterans Pursue Business Opportunities

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., the Committee on Small Business held a hearing titled, Military to Entrepreneurship: Private Sector Initiatives to Help Veterans Pursue Business Opportunities. The hearing was held in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

The purpose of the hearing was to examine veteran-owned small businesses as well as private sector efforts that have helped them.

Opening Statement:

Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO)

Witnesses and Testimony:

Mr. Wade Franklin, Owner, The UPS Store Clarendon, Arlington, VA

Testifying on behalf of the International Franchise Association
Witness Testimony
Witness Disclosure

Ms. Dawn Smith, Founder and CEO, Mystic Reme Teas, Greenville, SC

Testifying on behalf of the Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Witness Testimony
Witness Disclosure

Mr. Charleston Malkemus, Founder and CEO, Gozump, Inc., Miami, FL

Testifying on behalf of The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Witness Testimony
Witness Disclosure

Mr. Davy Leghorn, Assistant Director, National Employment and Education Division, The American Legion, Washington, DC

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