FIND OUT HOW
THE NVBDC CERTIFICATIONIS CHANGING HOW AMERICAN BUSINESSES
PERCEIVE VETERAN-OWNED COMPANIES.
The History and Business Case for the
National Veteran Business Development Council Veteran Business Certification
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) was established in 2013 to address the growing need to identify and certify both service disabled and veteran owned businesses (SD/VOBs) in the government and commercial (corporate) marketplace. The NVBDC administers a rigorous Veteran Business Certification process designed to withstand the scrutiny of governmental and corporate entities seeking to utilize certified Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses.
The NVBDC adopted these rigorous standards to align with supplier diversity industry best practices. Supplier Diversity practitioners sought to do business with SD/VOBs but required assurance that the companies were owned and operated by SD/VOBs. NVBDC sought to create a credible certifying agency to address this gap and to meet the needs of corporations by defining the governance for certification standards for SD/VOBs.
National Veteran Business Development Council Veteran Business Certification provides the assurance to corporate partners that the veteran suppliers that they intend to contract with have gone through a rigorous vetting process. Corporate members will be provided access to a database of certified SD/VOBs. The NVBDC will participate in and co-sponsor networking and educational events with our corporate partners. The organization commits to launching a strong outreach campaign to grow its sponsorship to ensure success in finding the best qualified SD/VOBs.
In addition to strategic and target sourcing, the National Veteran Business Development Council strives to develop a best-in-class supplier development and training program to assure our corporate members have access to a contract-ready pool of Service-Disabled and Veteran Owned Businesses.
SD/VOB CERTIFICATION
NVBDC certification is reliable, repeatable and rigorous which means it can withstand external scrutiny. Our certification provides the opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses to access supplier diversity managers who have demanded a reliable means of determining the status of a SD/VOB business.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
NVBDC certification provides the assurance to corporate members that the Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses they intend to engage with have gone through our rigorous certification process and we provide corporate members access to a database of certified SD/VOBs.
NVBDC MVO Taskforce
The primary role of National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Military and Veteran Organization Task Force is to pursue and achieve tactical and strategic objectives by partnering with organizations to help Veteran Businesses.
JROTC Scholarship Program: Investing in America’s Future Leaders
NVBDC is proud to support the next generation of leaders through our JROTC Scholarship Program. Through education, mentorship, and opportunity, NVBDC is investing in those who will lead tomorrow.
The National Veteran Business Development Council
Is the only Veteran Owned Business Certification organization
Developed by Veterans for Veterans.
Billion Dollar Roundtable Elevates Veteran Owned Businesses
Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) has voted to include Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Businesses (SD/VOBs) certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) in their qualified diversity spend.
RECENT NEWS
And Organizational Updates
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...
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...