A Veteran-Owned Business refers to any company that is 51% majority owned and operated by a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Veteran-owned businesses may be small, medium, or large firms.
The following agencies certify veterans looking to be identified as veteran-owned businesses:
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA – Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- National Veteran Business Development Council – http://nvbdc.org/
- National Veteran Owned Business Association – https://navoba.org/
For resources from the Small Business Administration on starting a business as a veteran, CLICK HERE