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US Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Small Business Engagement 2026. Cleveland, Ohio, December 8-9, 2026.

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Welcome from the VA OSDBU executive leadership

Executive Director Chanel Bankston-Carter welcomes you to NVSBE 2026 and shares VA’s vision for expanding opportunities for Veteran-owned and other small businesses. Watch her message to learn what awaits you in Cleveland this December.

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Huntington Convention Center
Cleveland, Ohio

December 8 – 9, 2026

Take part in the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement! This engagement is one of the most significant business-networking events for Veteran-owned and other small businesses. This highly requested event will occur at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. This flagship event returns to offer a unique and valuable environment built around business opportunities for Veteran-owned and other small businesses. Attendees gain direct access to Government and Industry Program Managers, Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs), and key leaders through structured activities.

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