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empowerment for those who serve the nation.</p><p><strong>LEARN HOW TO START AND GROW A BUSINESS</strong><br>The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/militarycommunity" rel="noreferrer">Entrepreneurship Resources for the Military Community</a> initiative encourages and empowers more military veterans and spouses to participate in the innovation ecosystem by helping them find resources to plan for, protect, and grow their small businesses.</p><p><a href="https://www.trade.gov/vetsgoglobal" rel="noreferrer">VetsGoGlobal</a> is a U.S. Commercial Service initiative that educates U.S. veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and military spouse-owned businesses on the export process and international business opportunities. For export solutions and assistance, check out their <a href="https://www.trade.gov/global-diversity-export-initiative" rel="noreferrer">Global Diversity Export Initiative</a>.</p><p><strong>CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE</strong></p><p>We value the deep expertise and skills that military veterans and spouses bring and actively work to recruit both. Learn more about our <a href="//www.commerce.gov/hr/careers/veterans" rel="noreferrer">veteran hiring program</a> and <a href="//www.commerce.gov/hr/careers/veterans/faqs" rel="noreferrer">frequently asked questions</a> about veteran preference. The Department is also a proud <a href="https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/our-partners/15543" rel="noreferrer">Military Spouse Employment Partnership</a> partner employer.</p><p><strong>DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RESEARCH AND DATA ON MILITARY-ECONOMIC ISSUES AND OUTCOMES</strong></p><p>Supporting the unique needs of the military community requires us to understand and track their access to economic tools and outcomes. 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