NVBDC BLOG
The Future of Supplier Procurement: Why Corporate America Is Increasing Veteran Spend
Supplier procurement is shifting. What once began as a compliance-driven initiative has evolved into a strategic imperative, reshaping the way corporations strengthen supply chains, drive innovation, and create economic impact. Today, one of the fastest-growing...
American Freedom Foundation (AFF) Joins the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) MVO Task Force, Offering Veteran Hiring, Support, and “Your Next Mission®” Resources
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly welcomes the American Freedom Foundation (AFF) to the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. AFF brings more than 20 years of Veteran-focused services, offering employment...
NVBDC Certified Success: Lift Chocolate Takes Flight from the Marine Corps to Veteran-Owned Business Excellence
NVBDC Certified Success: Lift Chocolate Takes Flight from the Marine Corps to Veteran-Owned Business Excellence
National Veteran Business Development Council Announces Award Recipients at the 2025 NVBDC
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 NVBDC National Conference Awards during its annual National Veteran Business Conference held October 29–30, 2025, at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, South...
Petoskey Plastics Celebrated by Winning Veteran Business of the Year at the 2025 NVBDC Nationals in Spartanburg, SC
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly recognizes Petoskey Plastics as an NVBDC Certified Success and celebrates their achievement as the 2025 Veteran Business of the Year, awarded at the NVBDC Nationals conference in Spartanburg, South...
What Missouri’s Veteran-Owned Business Performance Teaches Us About the National Opportunity
Missouri just sent a clear message to the rest of the country: when veterans own businesses, states don’t just grow—they excel. A new report shows that Missouri dramatically outperforms national averages in both the prevalence and revenue generation of veteran-owned...
Honoring Our Heroes: NVBDC Celebrates Veterans Day
Honoring Those Who Served and Continue to Lead This Veterans Day, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform—and those who continue their mission of service through business...
Denny’s and NVBDC Partner to Empower Future Leaders Through Education
The 2025 National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) National Conference in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was filled with powerful moments celebrating collaboration, leadership, and opportunity. One of the most inspiring highlights came during a special...
A Resounding Success: NVBDC National Conference Unites Veterans and America’s Leading Corporations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly hosted its annual National Conference in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking another resounding success in advancing opportunities for service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses (SD/VOBs) across the...
NVBDC-Certified Wisconsin’s Drink LLC Wins Walmart Golden Ticket, Bringing Veteran-Owned Sweet Old Fashioneds to Market
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce that Wisconsin’s Drink LLC, a veteran-owned beverage company founded by U.S. Army veteran Steven Scott Rogers, has won Walmart’s prestigious Golden Ticket through the retailer’s Open Call...
NVBDC Treasurer and U.S. Marine Veteran Robert Middleton Inducted into the Michigan Military Veterans Hall of Honor
Honoring a Lifetime of Service, Leadership, and Dedication to Veterans The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly celebrates the induction of Robert Middleton, NVBDC Treasurer and proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, into the Michigan...
Global Chamber® Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Expand Global Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Global Chamber® Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Expand Global Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs
10 Ways to Be Successful When Attending the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) National Conference
Each year, the NVBDC National Conference brings together the nation’s top veteran-owned businesses, corporate supplier diversity leaders, government agencies, and global trade partners for two days of networking, education, and opportunity. It’s more than a...
Why Veteran-Owned Businesses Should Attend the NVBDC National Conference: Your Gateway to Exporting, Financing, and Corporate Growth
For veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, success often begins with connection — to opportunity, to knowledge, and to each other. The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) National Conference is where all three come together. ...
10 Ways NVBDC-Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses Are Expanding on the Global Stage
In today’s interconnected economy, opportunities for growth no longer stop at America’s borders. For veteran-owned businesses, the qualities that define military service — discipline, leadership, and adaptability — are the same traits that drive international success....
NVBDC’s Annual National Conference launches to Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 29–30, 2025
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly announces its 2025 National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference, taking place October 29–30, 2025, at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The NVBDC Nationals Conference is the...
How to Do Business with the United Nations: NVBDC Services Committee Resources Webinar
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Services Committee, led by Board Member and Services Committee Director John Taylor, is proud to host a landmark webinar in partnership with the United Nations. This event, titled “How to Do Business with the...
NVBDC and Denny’s 2025-2026 partnership for Hungry for Education™ scholarship program
Students are eligible to win one of (5) $1,000 scholarships for their ideas on bringing communities together. National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is partnering with Denny’s, Inc., as part of the 2025/26 Hungry for Education™ (HFE) scholarship...