The following is a quotation from the U.S. Small Business Administration News Release. The article was released on March 27, 2026. To learn more about the U.S. SBA, please visit: Homepage - Small Business Administration
"MINNESOTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota District Office announced this
year’s Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year - John Gamache and Rob Walters, owners of KSP
Fulfillment in Brooklyn Park.
Founded in 2012, KSP Fulfillment is a private, veteran-owned third-party logistics provider
specializing in kitting, B2B, and B2C fulfillment. They partner with growing brands to simplify logistics,
improve efficiency, and elevate customer experience.
“It is my honor to announce KSP Fulfillment as our Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. This
U.S. Marine-owned small business embodies the American spirit and gives back to their community,
creating jobs, boosting the economy, and supporting military and first responder assistance
organizations,” said Minnesota District Director Tim Green.
Each year, the SBA celebrates National Small Business Week by recognizing the achievements of
outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. SBA also will co-host
a free, two-day national virtual summit featuring educational business workshops and networking on
May 5-6. Additionally, SBA’s ten regions and 68 field offices will hold area recognition and educational
seminars throughout the week. To get involved in the National Small Business Week activities and see
all the 2026 awardees, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As
the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal
government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and
support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It
delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and
private organizations. To learn more, visit sba.gov."
From KSP Fulfillment:
It is an honor to be recognized as Minnesota’s Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We are incredibly grateful to our team, customers, and community for helping make this achievement possible!
We would also like to thank the City of Brooklyn Park for recognizing this accomplishment. We are proud to call Brooklyn Park home.
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