COLUMBIA — Veteran-owned businesses are more than just small enterprises; they’re extensions of service. This past Saturday, Howard County celebrated those who served at its Veteran-Owned Small Business Expo.

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From snow cones to strategic partnerships, hundreds of visitors filled the expo floor. There were showcases from entrepreneurs who once wore the uniform and now wear the title “owner.”

Army veteran Roger Chang said the expo highlights the skills veterans use in service and the support they may need.

“We have a lot of veterans in the area, so we try to support each other, help each other… suicide prevention is a big issue, and we try to h

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