The VOBRT has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Fifth Third Bank Foundation to support a second round of funding for their Veteran Access to Capital Program, which empowers veteran entrepreneurs by providing them with essential resources to grow and sustain their businesses.
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2024 VOBRT Golf Scholarship Winners
This year, we have the privilege of recognizing thirteen outstanding scholars who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic prowess, and a commitment to community service. As we celebrate their achievements, we also wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who made this possible.
SBA Veteran Certification Pause – What You Need to Know
SBA has announced a significant update that could affect many small businesses, particularly veteran-owned businesses engaged in government contracting.
Fueling Veteran-Owned Business Growth in 2024
We’re proud to share this new article on “Fueling Veteran-Owned Business Growth in 2024” – read tips on federal contracting, SBA financing, using AI, and more ways veteran entrepreneurs can succeed this year!
How the SBA’s New Veteran Certification Can Benefit Large Corporations
In addition to the benefits for veteran-owned businesses, the SBA’s new Veteran Business Certification also offers significant benefits for large corporations. Large corporations can benefit from using the SBA’s certification when determining which veteran certification to use for their supplier diversity programs.
The Advantages of the SBA’s NEW Veteran Business Certification Over Other Vet Certifications
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently introduced its new Veteran Business Certification, aimed at helping veteran-owned businesses gain access to more federal contracting opportunities and resources.
2023 SD-VOSB Veteran Verification Upcoming Transfer to SBA
What everyone hopes will be a seamless transfer actively began in 2022. The Veterans Administration’s (VA) verification process for Service-Disabled (SD) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) has been transferred to the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the VA and SBA, the goal is to implement section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021.
Fifth Third Bank Foundation awards VDLC $25K for Veteran Access to Capital Pilot Program
Veterans, community, and businesses benefit as Fifth Third Bank Foundation grants $25,000 to VDLC, a local support group supporting veteran-owned businesses. Non-profit charitable organization Veteran Development and Leadership Corporation (VDLC) is the recipient of a $25,000 grant awarded by the Fifth Third Bank Foundation.
Veteran Owned Business Round Table Names Honda Purchasing Senior VP, Tom Lake, as President of Corporate Advisory Board
Board appointment of Tom Lake, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Lake will assume the role of President for the Corporate Advisory Board.
Veteran Owned Business Round Table Appoints FCA US Representative, Sig Huber, as “Honorary Chairman”
Partnership strengthens FCA US engagement with veteran owned businesses by creating more procurement and learning and development opportunities.
