Military veterans are an important part of Wyoming's economy

During November we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, which runs Nov. 11 - 13. Throughout the month we recognize those veterans, service members, and military spouses that take the steps to realize their goal of small business ownership. Historically, veterans are more likely to start a small business than non-veterans. Nearly ten percent of all American businesses are owned by a veteran. Wyoming is home to more than 50,000 veterans, with more than 6,500 of them have making the jump to small-business ownership.

Veteran-owned small firms are a critical part of the economy employin...