Empowering Veteran-Owned Businesses Across the Nation
NVBDC is Hitting the Road—Are You Coming With Us?
At the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), our mission is simple—but powerful: to empower service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses (SD/VOBs) by opening the doors to meaningful corporate and government contracting opportunities. As the nation’s leading third-party certification organization solely dedicated to veteran businesses, NVBDC sets the gold standard for certification and supplier diversity engagement.
Our commitment is unwavering: we exist to ensure that SD/VOBs are recognized, respected, and positioned for long-term success within the competitive world of supplier diversity.
Bringing Supplier Diversity to You
At the National Veteran Business Development Council, in 2025, we’re taking that mission even further—on the road. NVBDC is heading coast to coast, participating in some of the most impactful conferences and expos in the veteran, diversity, and procurement spaces. From major industry summits to government procurement events, we’re making sure that certified veteran-owned businesses gain direct access to the people, platforms, and partnerships that move business forward.
These events are more than networking opportunities—they are engines of progress where business relationships begin, deals are made, and veteran voices are heard.
Why You Should Join NVBDC at These Events
Participating in events with National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), means more than just attending—it means positioning yourself for success. When you travel with us, you’re stepping into a space where you’ll find:
✅ Real-time insights into supplier diversity trends
Stay informed about what’s changing in the landscape of corporate and government contracting—and how you can take advantage.
✅ High-impact networking opportunities
Connect directly with supplier diversity decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies who are actively seeking veteran suppliers.
✅ National Veteran Business Development Council Certification education and support
Learn how to become NVBDC-certified and why it matters. Many corporations exclusively recognize NVBDC certification—unlike other organizations, we’re the only veteran certification accepted by major corporations that demand integrity, independence, and verified veteran status.
✅ Exclusive access to panels, matchmakers, and workshops
Whether it’s learning how to market your business to corporations, improving your procurement readiness, or building strategic alliances, our sessions are designed to help you grow.
✅ Connections with fellow veteran entrepreneurs
Be part of a thriving community of certified VOBs who are navigating the same journey and ready to share insight, experience, and encouragement.
Where You’ll Find the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) in 2025
We’ll be present at a wide range of high-profile events throughout the year, including:
- National Veteran Business Conferences – Uniting veteran entrepreneurs with corporate buyers for unmatched business opportunities.
- Supplier Diversity Summits – Driving supplier inclusion and creating more pathways for VOBs.
- Federal & State Procurement Conferences – Helping veteran businesses tap into lucrative government contracting pipelines.
- Industry-Specific Forums – Focusing on growth sectors such as automotive, energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing.
Whether you’re new to the world of supplier diversity or a seasoned business owner looking to scale, these events are designed to meet you where you are—and help you get where you’re going.
Get Ready—We Want to See You There
So, veteran business owners, start planning now. Get your travel budget in order, update your capability statement, and bring your A-game. These events are your opportunity to raise your visibility, pitch your value, and put your business in front of organizations that want to do business with service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses like yours.
💻 Visit NVBDC.org/events to view our full schedule and find out how you can participate.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected veteran business community—one event at a time. Don’t miss your opportunity to grow with us. Let’s make 2025 a record-breaking year for veteran entrepreneurship.
NVBDC is Hitting the Road—Are You Coming With Us?
