Besides it being Veterans Day, Monday marked the first day of National Veterans Small Business Week.

The week is designed to celebrate, connect and empower veterans, service members and military spouses in business.

The McNulty Veteran Business Center will host a mix of virtual and in-person events to support veteran entrepreneurs.

There will also be an award ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15., the center is partnering with Albany Law School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help provide free legal counseling for veterans. 

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