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Saturday, September 13, 2025

People in the News

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Rep. Veasey announces small business events throughout district

A-small-business-sales-must-keep-on-inreasing-for-it-to-growCongressman Marc Veasey is partnering with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help constituents in Congressional District 33 learn what specific programs are available to help promote their small businesses.

Congressman Veasey will host a small business event at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce on July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature Congressman Veasey, the SBA, procurement officers and certified small business leaders.

Leading up to this event, Congressman Veasey is working with the SBA to inform constituents about how to become certified to qualify for set-aside and sole source contracts with federal buyers. The SBA offers year-round workshops across the country. In June and July, the following workshops are scheduled:

June 3 and July 1 – 10 a.m. – noon at the Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 Corinth St., Dallas

June 5 and July 3 – 10 a.m. – noon at the SBA DFW District Office, 4300 Amon Carter Blvd., Ste 114, Fort Worth