Although Oklahoma, Arkansas and Nebraska have higher densities of veteran-owned businesses, Missouri’s businesses generate higher shares of the state’s total revenue.

Missouri exceeds the national average for revenue earned by veteran-owned businesses as well as the prevalence of these businesses.

A business is considered veteran-owned if a military veteran owns 51% or more of its stock or equity.

Luke Dietterle, University of Missouri Extension specialist, released a report in October detailing the state of veterans in Missouri’s economy. It showed veteran-owned firms generate 2.3% of the state's business revenue, which is above the national average of 1.8%.

“The veterans in Missouri that are business owners tend to punch above their weight a little bit,” Dietterle said.

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