NVBDC MILITARY & VETERAN ORGANIZATION TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Act Now Education
Providing free comprehensive educational resources and opportunities for active duty, veterans, military spouses and children. Our approach to aid our military community provides reliable resources that supports and adds value for our military families as well as fosters a community for sharing valuable resources.
Alex Sebby LLC (Words of Veterans)
Be Recognized and Keep Your U.S. Military Story Alive for Generations to Come. You answered the call to serve. Don’t let your valuable story and insights fade away. Leave a legacy with our free Writing Platform. Write down your story quickly, easily, and accurately – even if you’re not a writer. Once written, you’ll have a compelling general overview that your family will appreciate for generations to come.
American Freedom Foundation
American Freedom Foundation (AFF) honors, serves and supports Veterans, Military Servicemembers, and their Families by creating awareness and building support of their service, sacrifice and needs through partnerships with military focused organizations.
Arise Veteran Foundation
Our Mission is to empower veterans and their families by providing holistic healthcare and equipping them with professional tools, training, and accessibility to thrive in their community. Our Vision is to Embrace the 4-E’s Education, Environment, Energy and Enterprise for Veteran Success.
Banyan Treatment Centers
At Military and Veterans in Recovery, our mission is to empower veterans and active duty members to reclaim their lives and achieve lasting wellness. We are committed to honoring their service by guiding them towards recovery and a hopeful future.
Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. BSF is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. BSF believes we’re all stronger when we take care of one another.
Brodhead Association
To become a world-class repository for over 100 years of Detroit’s military and nautical history and to preserve Detroit’s reputation as the nation’s iconic World War “Arsenal of Democracy”
Bugle
Bugle is on a mission to double volunteering worldwide by 2036. We believe that helping others shouldn’t be hard, so we build software that makes it easy.
Captured Branding
At Captured Branding, we turn ideas into impact by Making the Invisible Possible. We’re your all-in-one partner for achieving your business’s digital, print, and strategic goals—delivering creative solutions that bring your vision to life.
CA Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Central Penn College
Central Penn College opens opportunities to students from a variety of academic backgrounds by providing the education needed for employment and advancement in their fields.
Vision Statement: To become a leading resource for professional education in the central Pennsylvania region and beyond.
Coffee Bunker
Coffee Bunker’s mission is to support veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life through personal and professional development.
The Coffee Bunker’s mission is achieved through:
- Place: respite, care
- Community: camaraderie, connections
- Transition Services: planning, follow up
- Service Opportunities
- Advocacy
Combined Arms
Combined Arms streamlines the connection between veterans and their families from all branches of the military with organizations that serve them. We’ve created a new veteran service model, focusing on collective impact—reinventing what it means to serve veterans by creating pathways for them to access resources based on exactly what they’ve asked for, leaving the outdated model of “services in silos” behind.
Combined Arms is creating a well-rounded community of veterans who are United After The Uniform.
CTLDomGroup, Inc.
CTLDomGroup, Inc. assists Veterans, and their families to reintegrate back into the community. In doing so we consult with them to provide a sustainable solution for their health and well-being. Providing resources to support the entire family. Our 3 Tier Health and Wellness program provides services related mental health, movement and nutrition for a complete circle of health. Our Veteran Resources provide advocacy, services, and act as Liaisons on behalf of our Veteran Service Organizations.
Dallas-Fort Worth Veteran Chamber of Commerce
The DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce enhances the professional lives of active duty, transitioning military, and Veterans through business, employment and education. The DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce strives to unify the professional Veteran community, advocating for Veterans and encouraging collaboration with the valuable support provided by nonprofit organizations, Veteran service organizations, government agencies, patriot businesses, patriot supporters, and corporate partners that share our goals.
Deer Ridge Group, LLC
We are a team of experienced and proven business leaders who share a passion for helping Founders, CEOs and Business Owners of privately held companies grow their business, prepare for their exit, and realize the vision and dreams they have for their business and their endgame.
DeltaPoint Partners, LLC
At DeltaPoint Partners we specialize in helping businesses succeed by utilizing large private sector procurement opportunities and matching them with pre-qualified and certified Veteran / Diverse Supplier. Our mission is to work with business owners to help get you on a new, better track – solving challenges with out-of-the-box thinking, hitting your numbers, and feeling great about your business’ growing value and where it’s going.
Diverse Supplier Development Council
Since 2015, we have existed to educate and empower NVBDC certified SD/VOBs to succeed in the private sector supplier diversity by bringing them together with the right people at the right corporations. We believe that SD/VOBs make great suppliers due to the nature of military service and we seek to assist them with leveraging and maximizing their NVBDC certification to win new business with the Fortune 5,000 corporations, fellow SD/VOB and beyond.
ExactFreedom
ExactFreedom is committed to supporting Veterans and patriotic entrepreneurship, grounded in the values of loyalty, trust, and excellence. Our mission is to safeguard freedom by empowering those who have defended it, with bold digital strategy, cutting edge innovation, and relentless dedication to results.
Farmer Veteran Coalition
We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. We believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems. We believe that agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.
Five & Thrive
Five & Thrive brings military leaders, community partners, and military families together to tackle the top five quality of life issues: childcare, education, healthcare, housing, and spouse employment.
GeekPack
GeekPack® empowers adult learners to master the in-demand digital skills needed to build successful careers and grow thriving businesses through inclusive, community-supported virtual education. Founded by a military spouse, GeekPack exists to increase opportunities and confidence for women+ (and some cool men!) to find fulfilling work from anywhere in the world.
Go Get Your You Foundation
The mission is to assist veterans (targeting minority women, single parents, dependents and at risk homeless) and their families by establishing needs, provide hands on program-based consultation, education and support from start to finish.
The Global Chamber
Extending global thinking to everyone, and connecting leaders anywhere through warm introductions and trusted connections for them to grow business, influence, impact and success everywhere.
Gutterpy Tents & Promo LLC
Engage Your Audience with Branded Merchandise from Gutterpy. We help you create custom products that build excitement and loyalty. Our expert team handles the design, sourcing, and delivery, so you can focus on what you do best. Veteran and minority-owned in Cleveland, OH.
Help Our Heroes
Help Our Heroes will continually advocate for our heroes by: Raising awareness about and address the challenges facing our heroes; forging strategic partnerships; facilitating collaboration with legislators, community leaders, and advocacy groups; and providing direct support to our nation’s heroes in order to produce comprehensive support legislation that is passed at all levels of governance.
Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors is a nonprofit founded by military families that is dedicated to restoring stability, strength and community to post-9/11 service members, veterans and military families nationwide.
Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce
To encourage economic growth and development of the veteran business economy by being the lead conduit and catalyst of
awareness, advocacy development and growth of veteran own businesses this is accomplished through collaboration, advocacy, resource enrichment, and business education all while fostering a positive impact on the community and the growing economy region wide.
Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Our Mission is to deliver wrap-around services and a navigation network hub for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, providing community resources for education, housing, entrepreneurship, workforce management, family, and wellness services. We Don’t Duplicate… We Navigate
IWEC Foundation
Interactive Advocacy
At Interactive Advocacy™, we empower individuals and organizations to prevent violence through immersive storytelling, innovative tools, and transformative training. By addressing systemic barriers to equality, we inspire cultural change and foster safer, more inclusive communities. We envision a world where leaders champion inclusivity, survivors thrive without fear, and communities work together to dismantle harm. Through revolutionary violence prevention methods, we aim to create lasting cultural transformation.
InvestVets
INVESTVets aims to improve employment outcomes for those who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces and their families in Michigan by eliminating cultural barriers and empowering veterans.
Established in July 2015 as the employment pillar of the Lansing Area Veterans Coalition, INVESTVets has focused on the most significant barrier to veterans’ employment: the military-civilian cultural gap.
International Trade Administration
To Create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. Our focus promotes U.S. exports, attracts inbound investments, provides actionable data and information, and defends against unfair trade.
Jacksonville Veteran Chamber of Commerce
The Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a collective group representing our nation’s transitioning military, veteran business owners, and their families.
Legal Help For Veterans
At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, our mission is to serve those who have served by providing experienced, compassionate, and results-driven legal advocacy for veterans navigating the VA disability benefits process. With decades of expertise, a dedicated team of veteran attorneys and staff, and a trusted network of medical specialists—including former military physicians—we are committed to maximizing every veteran’s chance for success.
Links to Freedom Golf Foundation
Provide injured military service members, disabled veterans and their immediate family members and personal caregivers with an adaptive golf program taught by PGA and LPGA Professionals to restore a sense of freedom following life-changing events and injuries. Our primary focus is the Warrior. Learn more | Website
MA Veterans Chamber of Commerce
MassVCC is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering veteran, military, and spouse entrepreneurs and business owners across the Commonwealth. Founded with the mission to provide essential tools and resources, the MassVCC stands as a beacon of support for the military-connected business community.
Marine Corps Reserve Association
The mission of the MCRA is to serve members of the Marine Corps Reserve through promotion of professional development, advocacy for the Marine Corps Reserve, furthering the relevance and value of the Marine Corps Reserve and its individual members, and advancing the interests of the total United States Marine Corps in order to preserve the security of the United States.
Meritorious
Meritorious is an all-in-one networking platform making it easier for military-connected professionals, business owners, and veteran friendly organizations to find each other and collaborate while engaging transitioning veterans and military spouses.
Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment
Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce
Our mission is to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouse business owners have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and our economy.
Modern Military Association of America
The Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) is the nation’s largest organization of LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans, their families, and allies. Formed through the merger of the American Military Partner Association and OutServe-SLDN, we are a united voice for the LBGTQ military and veteran community.
Montford Point Marines of America
National Infantry Association
As the professional organization for the United States Infantry, The National Infantry Association stands as a non-profit organization centered on a robust and growing membership. We build camaraderie among the Infantry community by connecting our members with beneficial networks and resources; recognizing outstanding contributions to the infantry through our awards program; and, preserving the heritage, history, customs, and traditions of the Infantry.
Native American Veterans Association
Native American entrepreneurs have deep connections to their communities and cultures, which allows them to create businesses that are rooted in tradition and designed to uplift their people. NABA prioritizes community engagement, which helps to strengthen the local economy and preserve cultural heritage. We also play a critical role in advocating for policies that support Indigenous economic development and fighting against discriminatory practices that have historically excluded Native businesses from opportunities.
National Native American Supplier Council
The National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC) is dedicated to serving as the premier certifying body for tribally and indigenous owned businesses. Their mission is to empower their certified businesses by providing opportunities to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Native American Veterans Association
Native American Veterans Association (NAVA) serves and honors men and women who have served active duty and their families. We aid in their transition from a warrior’s journey to civilian life through readjustment assistance, strengthening family ties, links to mental health and wellness services, and career and educational training.
NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce
NJSVCC is a non-profit organization that is focused on improving the economic environment for veterans and military spouses. It’s open to all veteran owned businesses with a mission focused on education, veteran business advocacy, networking, procurement and supplier diversity events.
NFES H.O.R.S.E. Therapies, Inc.
Building a partnership between horses and humans for healing the mind, body and soul.
A therapeutic riding program where clients of all ages with a range of physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive disabilities experience freedoms they have never felt before.
North Carolina Veteran Business Association
NVBDC JROTC 50 State Scholarship and State Managers Program
NVBDC designed the 50 State Manager Program to extend the reach and exposure of our value to those who may not be aware of our organization. The ultimate goal is to raise funds, identify ROTC recipients and award them scholarships.
Patriot Hills of New York
It is the intent of Patriot Hills of New York to build partnerships with the Military’s Healthcare System in order to generate an integrative wellness center that will be available to all Veterans, retirees, and their families to help them through their transitional phases of deployment.
Patriots to Education
Providing the New Mission to America’s Veterans. We assist Veterans, Guard members, Reservists and their spouses to prepare for all levels of careers in America’s schools
PuroClean - PuroVet
PuroVet is passionate about empowering veteran franchise owners to step into their next career to create a family legacy while providing a valuable community service. PuroClean’s PuroVet program allows qualified veterans the freedom to do what they do best – offer service to the community while providing leadership to people during their most challenging times.
RecruitMilitary
Our mission is to Deliver Military Talent Solutions. For the purpose of empowering Veterans through meaningful career opportunities
Military experience creates unparalleled skills in the civilian workforce. That is why at RecruitMilitary, we are passionate about empowering veterans, transitioning military, and military spouses to connect with America’s top employers.
Remember Veteran Grave Markers Inc
The Mission of Remember Veteran Grave Markers Inc. is to bring awareness to the public on the poor condition of Government Furnished Grave Markers and Headstones in our municipal and private cemeteries and to educate the same public on how to Preserve, Honor and Remember these Veterans through the cleaning of their headstones and grave markers. Our Motto is “Preserve, Honor, Remember”
Sailor's Manifesto
Sailor’s Manifesto is a veteran-centered suicide prevention and mental health organization focused on community, comradery, and cognitive resilience. The program supports veterans in interrupting patterns of isolation and distress by learning how to recognize warning signs, ask for help, and reconnect with others in meaningful and supportive ways.
SAFE Project
SAFE Project is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to overcoming the addiction epidemic in the United States. Established in 2017 by Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld after the tragic loss of their 19-year-old son Jonathan due to an opioid overdose, SAFE Project aims to save lives impacted by substance use and mental health challenges through overdose prevention and response, education on stigma, and development of prevention and recovery programs. SAFE Project also provides tailored guidance and training within its four key initiatives: SAFE Campuses, SAFE Communities, SAFE Workplaces, and SAFE Veterans.
Still Serving Veterans
Our mission is to make a lasting impact on Veterans and their families by providing professional support services that empower and equip them for a secure future.
Tactical 16 Publishing
Tactical 16 Publishing is a full-service professional publisher that understands the therapeutic value of writing and is designed to honor those that have served this great country regardless of their role. We help Veterans and First Responders their family and friends tell their stories in their words.
Talents ASCEND
Talents ASCEND’s mission is to be the beacon of intentional change for talent diversity, equity and inclusion. They empower businesses to build a successful talent strategy as an investment in their business and transform experiences for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers with technology that enables them to create impactful moments.
Texas Veterans Commission
The TVC provides quality service through eight program areas: Claims Representation and Counseling, Veterans Employment Services, Veterans Education, Veteran Entrepreneur Program, Health Care Advocacy, Veterans Mental Health Program, Women Veterans Program, and the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
The Rosie Network
Our mission is to build stronger military families by developing entrepreneurial programs and support services that empower active-duty, veterans and military spouses to realize the American Dream of small business ownership, increasing financial stability and self-sufficiency of those who have served our country.
Troops2Logistics
Provide mentorship, personal branding, education and job sourcing services to those veterans, guard, reservist and military spouses interested in a career in logistics.
Vision Statement- Eradicate the transition barriers for veterans seeking a logistics career.
True Wind Culture
We use sailing as a catalyst for transformation. Our immersive, custom-designed sailing experiences deepen relationships, foster growth, and cultivate resilience. Through our Sail-It-Forward initiative, we support veterans dealing with PTSD and trauma by offering special sails free of charge.
UMES Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The UMES Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is committed to assisting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community-based entrepreneurs to “Build a Business to Soar Above and Beyond”. We will provide workshops, seminars, speaker series and other events to help foster this development.
VetBiz Central
VetBiz Central assists Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Members in the formation and expansion of their businesses through Training, Education and Mentoring. VetBiz Central partners with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers across Michigan, assisting Veterans accessing both federal and state contracts.
Veterans 1st
Veteran 1st empowers veterans and their families by providing equitable access to care, community resources, and advocacy. We address mental health, justice, housing, food security, and overall quality of life to ensure no veteran is left behind.
Veterans Business Network
The Veterans Business Network offers programs and events that make connecting with other veterans fun.
VeteranBargains
At VeteranBargains, our mission is to honor and support our veterans, military and first responders. We are committed to providing a trusted platform that connects those who serve with an extensive list of valuable discounts, promotions, resources and useful information.
Veterans Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (VEDI)
Leading diverse business organizations partner with acclaimed diverse and veteran-owned businesses to empower veteran business development in groundbreaking development platform.
Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance
The Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance exists to help veterans reconnect and find success through entrepreneurship. This organization reaches across the United States to educate veterans in business practices, learn how to launch well and scale up, and connect with other veterans and the business community.
Veterans Growing America
Veterans Growing America provides a forum for Veteran and Military Spouse owned businesses to showcase their products to increase brand awareness.
Veteran’s Last Patrol
Purpose: America’s veterans served their country. They protected us and our way of life. We must stand by them. Our veterans know about patrolling land, sea, and air. Veterans in hospice are on their final fight and in their last patrol. Whether it goes by the name “battle buddy” or “shipmate” or “wingman” — all veterans understand that tough assignments are best faced together
Veterans Produce
Our Mission is to build community Aquaponic gardens to feed hungry veterans. Veterans Produce has a long-term goal of eliminating Veteran hunger due to homelessness nationwide. Veterans work alongside each other, learning new skills and experiencing the rewarding nature of farming, growing healthy organic food by their own hands.
Vets Returning Home
Vets Returning Home is a nonprofit and non-government funded organization dedicated to help our veterans transition into stable lives. The goal of Vets Returning Home is simple: to end chronic homelessness among veterans in our communities. Our mission is complex, requiring more than putting a roof over the veterans’ heads.
Veterans to Farmers
The mission of Veterans to Farmers is to train veterans in agricultural systems, technologies and business operations for a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle. Veterans to Farmers helps assist veterans to assimilate effectively, productively, and permanently into private citizenry through agricultural training and education.
Veteran’s Support Network
Veteran’s Support Network is dedicated to our mission of addressing the needs of homeless veterans. We do this by teaching them the necessary skills to improve their situation. Our reach expands across the globe, helping to ensure that our military, both veterans and active duty, get the training they need to come home to the opportunities they fight to protect.
Veterans Radio
Veterans Radio’s mission is to honor and serve America’s veterans by advocating for their needs, educating veterans and their families, and amplifying the voices and stories of those who have served. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we are committed to highlighting both the extraordinary sacrifices made in uniform and the journeys veterans continue after service—through meaningful storytelling, insightful interviews, and weekly conversations that preserve the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.
Vietnam Veterans Of America, Detroit Chapter 9 "LZ Motown"
Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is part of a national organization that is passionate about helping Vietnam veterans and their families with a variety of issues.
Warrior Rising
Warrior Rising is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping U.S. Military veterans achieve success in business through partnerships, mentoring and economic assistance. We take pride in providing our Veterans with opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow U.S. Military veterans, and earn their future. Join our Veterans Organization today and help our Veterans help other Veterans.
Warrior Rising - Warrior University powered by GVSU
Warrior University, powered by Grand Valley State University in partnership with Warrior Rising, aims to empower military-connected individuals and families with accelerated, cohort-based entrepreneurial education, enabling them to pursue and achieve their business dreams.
Warrior Women United
Warrior Women United is an organization for them. All of them. It is a sisterhood that provides a safe and supportive environment for healing, for learning ways to overcome challenges, find the peace within, improve well-being, and transition to civilian life.
Women Presidents Organization
The WPO is an environment where women business leaders access the very thing we find missing no matter how much we’ve achieved: the understanding, support, and counsel of entrepreneurial equals. We have made it our mission to assemble that peer group because we’ve witnessed—for a quarter of a century—how big an impact it can make in the lives of our members.
Womens Veterans Alliance
Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving
ZEROMILS
Our mission is to create Military Thriving cultures and communities. Serving alongside companies, small business owners, and nonprofits we help them go beyond “military friendly” and “ready,” by implementing ZeroMils three pillar playbook that integrates talent, social impact, and marketing.
HONORARY NVBDC TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
Founded in 2007, the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) is the voice of all military women – past, present, and future. SWAN is a member-driven community network advocating for the individual and collective needs of service women. SWAN’s priorities are guided by members, who include thousands of women and men, service members, and civilians alike.
U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Led by Veterans, the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer organization headquartered in Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia. Our mission is to promote public interest in the US Army and recognize and honor the service of all U.S. Army women, past and present. We work to accomplish this mission by honoring, empowering, and connecting today’s Army women and Veterans through our professional programs and being a dynamic advocate for telling their stories.