Commissioner Welch wishes all Connecticut Veterans, and their families and supporting neighbors the best during this holiday season. We at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs are honored and privileged to serve those who served. The DVA has executed its mission supporting Veterans and their families since 1864. To view Commissioner Welch’s holiday message please open pdf document

Apply for CT Veteran-Owned Micro Business Certification

Overview

Pursuant to Public Act 16-184, effective October 1, 2016, Connecticut Veteran-owned micro businesses shall be afforded a fifteen per cent price preference in the determination of the lowest responsible qualified bidder by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4a-59 as amended.