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Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event:  Due to the increased seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an Evacuation Order of all premises in the areas designated in the Red Zones on the Northeast and Northwest of St. Vincent. The alert level has been raised to “Red” as a result of the increased activity.  The Caribbean Disaster Management Agency (CDEMA) and St. Vincent’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will continue monitoring the situation closely.  NEMO has activated its...

See various other veteran-owned business programs fostered by the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) You can see which programs you may qualify for by completing SBA’s 16-question assessment. What are some benefits of the program? 8(a) Business Development Program Eligibility for contracts designated exclusively for 8(a) participants, called “set-aside contracts” Eligibility for contracts issued directly to a 8(a) participants without competition, called “sole-source set-aside contracts” Guidance from established businesses—including financing, trade education, and hel...