# SBA Hosts Louisville Veterans Contracting Fair

The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold its Contracts & Capital for Veterans Resource Fair on November 9, 2026, at Republic Bank in Louisville, Kentucky. Veteran-owned small businesses can meet procurement specialists and federal, state, and local support organizations to learn about federal contracting opportunities and SBA-backed financing. Participating organizations include the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Campbell, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Louisville Human Relations Commission.

- Veteran-owned businesses can use the fair to connect with procurement representatives and learn how to pursue federal contracts.
- The event also provides information on SBA-backed loans, giving attendees a chance to explore financing alongside contracting opportunities.
- The fair is scheduled for **November 9, 2026** in Louisville. Event organizer contact: pamela.pearson@sba.gov.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Campbell (MICC)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Louisville Human Relations Commission

### Vendors
- Republic Bank (Event host)

### Sources
- [Contracts & Capital for Veterans Resource Fair
Network with procurement specialists and representatives and learn how to secure federal contracts and SBA- backed loans for your veteran-owned small business.
When: Nov 9, 2026
Where: Louisville, KY
 https://t.co/9v1q3H2pjI](https://x.com/allvetsbenefits/status/2116172018039378110) - twitter-fed-procurement