Governor Corbett Expands State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Summary: Governor Tom Corbett today announced new efforts to provide equal footing for small businesses and small veteran-owned businesses in competing for state contracting opportunities and bidding as prime contractors. Announcing the creation of the Small Business Procurement Initiative and the expansion of the Small Diverse Business Program, Corbett praised the contributions of small businesses to the economy and those of veterans to the nation.