NVBDC BLOG
NVBDC Attends 2025 EXIM Annual Conference to Advance Global Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly participated as a Silver Sponsor at the 2025 EXIM Annual Conference, held April 29–30 at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. With over 1,500 attendees from around the world, this year’s...
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly welcomes Remember Veteran Grave Markers Inc. (RVGM) as its newest partner within the Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. This partnership strengthens NVBDC’s commitment to honoring...
Unlocking Capital and Contracts: How the SBA and NVBDC Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Thrive
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month, and for veteran entrepreneurs, that means one thing: it’s time to focus on the funding, resources, and certifications that can take your business to the next level. Veterans are nearly twice as likely to be self-employed...
Honoring the Legacy of Veteran Entrepreneurship: NVBDC and the Data That Proves It Works
Twenty-five years ago, William (Bill) Elmore laid the foundation for a future where veteran entrepreneurs were no longer left to chance. As the founding Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the...
NVBDC’s MVO Task Force & MA Veterans Chamber Strengthen Support for Massachusetts Veteran-Owned Businesses
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)’s MVO Task Force and the Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce (MassVCC) continue their collaboration as they work together to strengthen MassVCC’s mission to provide critical resources and support to...
Veteran Business Champion Joins CEO Peer Network: Keith King of NVBDC Welcomed to CEN Detroit
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce that our Founder and CEO, Keith King, has officially joined the Chief Executive Networks (CEN) Detroit CEO Peer Network—a prestigious group of high-performing Presidents and CEOs committed...
Honoring Our Heroes: National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Recognizing the Service and Sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans Like NVBDC Founder Keith King March 29 marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time for our nation to honor and reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the millions of American men and women who...
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Welcomes Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce to the MVO Task Force
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) proudly announces that the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC) has joined the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. This partnership underscores a shared mission to...
NVBDC & MVO Task Force Celebrate Impactful Collaboration at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2025
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) and the MVO Task Force made a powerful impact at RES 2025: Reservation Economic Summit – Beyond Boundaries, held March 9-13, 2025, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. NVBDC Board Members LTC (ret) Kathy Poynton and...
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Welcomes Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to the MVO Task Force
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to welcome the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), a program of Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), Inc., as the newest member of its Military and Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. This...
NVBDC MVO Task Force Reaches 80 Members: A Milestone for Veteran Business Success
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force, referred to as the NVBDC MVO Task Force, has reached an incredible milestone—welcoming its 80th member! This achievement signifies the rapid growth and...
NVBDC at EXIM 2025: Empowering Veteran-Owned Businesses for Global Success
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce its participation in the EXIM 2025 Annual Conference, taking place April 29-30, 2025, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from...
Kickstart Your Path to Becoming a Walmart Supplier
The NVBDC continues to create new opportunities for service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses (SD/VOBs) through strategic partnerships and certification support. As part of this commitment, Walmart has partnered with NVBDC to provide funding to certify more...
NVBDC Joins the Advisory Committee of Michigan Celebrates Small Business
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to serve on the advisory committee for Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB). This influential initiative, managed by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation, brings together a...
NVBDC National Conference Registration Opening Soon – Featuring Our Second Veterans Marketplace!
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is excited to announce that registration for our 2025 National Conference will be opening soon! This year, we’re bringing the premier event for veteran business owners, corporate partners, and government...
NVBDC Announces “Unlocking Global Opportunities” Webinar in Partnership with ITA
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is excited to announce the "Unlocking Global Opportunities" webinar, a vital educational resource designed to empower veteran-owned businesses with global trade insights and opportunities. Scheduled for March...
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Welcomes Arise Veteran Foundation to Its MVO Task Force as New Partner
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce that Arise Veteran Foundation (Arise), led by Dr. Ryan Rogers, President, and Dr. Kendall Brune, Chairman, has joined the NVBDC’s Military and Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. Arise,...
Another Opportunity for NVBDC-Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses: CVS Health Regional Construction Business Building Event
At NVBDC, we are always seeking new opportunities to connect our certified service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses with valuable procurement opportunities. We are excited to share that CVS Health has upcoming projects in your local market and is actively looking...