October 2026 NVSBC First Call Newsletter

Author: Calvin J Mitchell Jr, NVSBC Board Member, Senior Director, Acquisition Strategy & Engagement

Here is NVSBC’s October 2026 edition of its First Call newsletter, informing you of the latest developments affecting veteran businesses in the federal marketplace. In this month’s issue:

• A Message from Calvin J Mitchell Jr, NVSBC Board Member
• Around the NVSBC:
  • Welcome New & Renewed Member Organizations
  • Engagement Meetings
  • Virtual Senate Town Hall
  • Calls to Action
  • October/November Events Calendar
• SBA NEWS
  • SBA Size Standards
• NVSBC Ambassadors
  • Bridging Communities and Empowering Veteran-Owned Businesses
• Thought Article:
  • SThe Oldest Tool on Main Street Just Became Essential; Credit Retreats. Seller Financing Advances
• Sponsors
• Upcoming Events:
  • Celebrating the Champions of Veteran Small Business
  • Mark Your Calendars for VETS27!
  • Save the Date: 2027 NVSBC-EF Finance Symposium
• NVSBC News
  • NVSBC Fellowship Program Launches Class of 26–27
• Featured Partner Deals
• NVSBC Board of Directors
• CEO Corner
  • Finishing the Year with Purpose

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View the October 2026 Newsletter here (PDF)