NVBDC BLOG
NVBDC Services Committee Webinar Connects Veteran Businesses with BD Supplier Opportunities
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) concluded the month of February with a dynamic session hosted by the NVBDC Services Committee, uniting veteran-owned businesses with corporate leadership from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to explore...
NVBDC JROTC Golf Classic Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday and Scholarships for 50 States
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly announces the First Annual NVBDC JROTC Golf Classic, taking place on June 22, 2026, at Paint Creek Country Club, located at 2375 Stanton Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362. This signature fundraising event will...
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Support Veterans Navigating VA Disability Benefits
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to welcome Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC as the newest member of its Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. For more than 25 years, Legal Help for Veterans has focused exclusively on...
Veterans Radio Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Amplify Veteran Voices Nationwide
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) announces that Veterans Radio has joined the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force, expanding access to Veteran-focused media, education, and information. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan,...
Is Your Business Ready for Certification? A Practical Reality Check for Veteran Entrepreneurs
For many veteran entrepreneurs, certification feels like a threshold moment. It’s not just paperwork. It feels like validation. Like stepping into a larger arena. Like raising your hand and saying, “We’re ready.” And that can create pressure. You might be wondering...
NVBDC Announces the Keith King Golf Classic Supporting JROTC Scholarships
“Investing Today in Our Leaders of Tomorrow” June 22, 2026, | Paint Creek Country Club | Lake Orion, Michigan The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce the NVBDC JROTC Keith King Golf Classic, taking place on Tuesday, June...
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,...