Labor Day is a great time to support Veteran-Owned businesses here in North Carolina.
According to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina, “North Carolina currently represents nearly 3% (2.95%) of the total businesses in the United States and 3.44% of the total Veteran-Owned Businesses in the United States.10.56% of the total number of businesses in North Carolina are majority-owned (51%+) by veterans which is nearly 17% (+1.52%) higher than the national state average of 9.04%.”
Veteran-Owned businesses make great contributions to our North Carolina Economy. Here are just a few ways they make a positive impact:
+ Provide communities with experienced leaders
+ Encourage innovation and STEAM advancement
+ Provide jobs and generate revenue for local communities
+ Support other businesses and vendors in North Carolina