EL PASO — The Veteran Business Outreach Center of the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services is teaming with the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network to present a free business development workshop for veterans.

The program is aimed at helping veterans who want to start their own business or expand an existing operation.

The event is Thursday from 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. at the Hotel Encanto in Las Cruces, 705 South Telshor Boulevard. 

A free lunch will be provided.