NVBDC BLOG
NVBDC Services Committee Presents: Pivoting to the Private Sector for Procurement Success
The marketplace is shifting — and veteran-owned businesses must be prepared to shift with it. The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), through its Services Committee, is proud to announce an upcoming training session designed specifically to help...
Navigating Global Markets: NVBDC Launches Export Strategy Series in Partnership with ITA
Expanding into international markets is no longer reserved for large corporations. For veteran-owned businesses ready to scale, global opportunity is real — but success demands preparation, strategy, and disciplined execution. To prepare veteran entrepreneurs for that...
Unlocking Export Growth: NVBDC Services Committee Hosts EXIM Export Readiness Financial Training
The global marketplace presents tremendous opportunity for veteran-owned businesses — but entering international markets requires more than ambition. It requires strategy, preparation, and the right financial tools. On April 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET), the...
NVBDC Certification Expands Global Access: Global Chamber Offers Exclusive Discount to NVBDC Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses
Opportunity doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through alignment, partnership, and access. The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) continues to expand meaningful pathways for veteran-owned businesses, and the latest example is a powerful one. As...
Unlocking Global Opportunities: A Post-Webinar Recap Featuring Global Chamber®
When the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force partnered with the Global Chamber for a global growth webinar, the goal was simple: help veteran-owned businesses think bigger. The result was a powerful, perspective-shifting conversation led by...
NVBDC Services Committee Presents: BD Services JumpStart Webinar
NVBDC'S Services Committee continues its 2026 webinar series with another powerful opportunity for veteran-owned businesses ready to grow in the private sector, building on the momentum of its recent Unlocking Global Opportunities session featuring the Global Chamber....
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Evolution of Supplier Procurement
Supplier procurement is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once viewed primarily as a compliance obligation—tracked through spend percentages, supplier counts and reporting requirements—is now increasingly recognized as a strategic lever for...
Why Third-Party Certification Is Essential in Supplier Procurement Programs
Supplier procurement programs have matured, and with that maturity comes heightened accountability. Boards, regulators, investors, and the public increasingly expect transparency, accuracy, and defensibility in procurement reporting. At the center of this scrutiny is...
The Strategic Advantage of Veteran-Owned Businesses in Corporate Supply Chains
Modern supply chains are operating under unprecedented pressure. Global disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, ESG accountability, and cost constraints have forced procurement leaders to rethink not just where they source, but why they source the way they do. In this...
NVBDC Announces New CEO, Board Leadership Updates, and Strategic Path Forward
The Board of Directors of the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) today announced the appointment of John Oleson as Interim Chief Executive Officer and outlined the organization’s strategic path forward following a difficult leadership transition....
NVBDC Certified Success: Orise Distribution Strengthens Procurement Readiness
Orise Distribution LLC, an NVBDC-certified Veteran-owned business headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, continues to strengthen its position within healthcare and government procurement through certification, training, and strategic engagement that support continued...
Unlocking Global Opportunities: NVBDC Resource Webinar Featuring the Global Chamber
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) has long been recognized as the gold standard in certifying veteran-owned businesses. But certification is only the beginning. NVBDC’s broader mission is to ensure veteran entrepreneurs have the resources,...
A Legacy in Motion: Kicking Off the Keith King JROTC Golf Classic
Every great movement begins with a belief—and a leader willing to turn that belief into action. As we launch the 2026 NVBDC JROTC campaign, we do so with deep purpose and profound gratitude, honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of Keith King, Founder of the...
A Life of Service: Remembering NVBDC Founder and CEO, Keith King
Those wishing to honor Keith’s memory may donate to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, an organization that supports veterans and individuals with medical needs through trained service dogs: DONATE HERE The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)...
NVBDC Hits the Road in 2026: Connecting Veteran-Owned Businesses to a $122 Billion Marketplace
In 2026, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is hitting the road with one clear mission: to meet veteran-owned businesses where opportunity happens and connect them directly to the corporate, government, and global procurement ecosystem. From...
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Joins NVBDC MVO Task Force to Strengthen Advocacy for Enlisted Guard Members
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) announces that the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) has joined the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force, further strengthening collaboration across...
NVBDC Encourages Veteran-Owned Businesses to Get Certified and Corporations to Engage in 2026
Certification opens doors to procurement programs, corporate partnerships, and global business opportunities Why NVBDC Certification Matters NVBDC certification sets Veteran-owned businesses apart in a competitive marketplace. Unlike other organizations that claim to...
How NVBDC Transformed Veteran Business Growth in 2025 Through Global Trade, Mentoring & Scholarships
Discover how NVBDC transformed veteran-owned business growth in 2025 through global trade partnerships, Amazon Business certification, UN procurement training, supplier mentoring, and $250K in JROTC scholarships.