The National Veteran Small Business Coalition Education Foundation’s (NVSBC-EF) Building Tomorrow campaign offers an opportunity to ensure veteran owned businesses have enhanced access to opportunities enabling them to start, operate, sustain, and compete to serve Federal agencies and other government contractors.
Your financial contributions will help fund essential training, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that prioritize the needs of service-disabled and veteran owned small businesses at a critical moment when traditional contracting and subcontracting opportunities are imperiled.
By supporting Building Tomorrow, you will play a crucial role in helping NVSBC-EF achieve its mission on an even greater scale by creating and sustaining lasting opportunities for veterans, their families, and our communities.
The Challenge
Those who have served our nation face significant hurdles when transitioning to business ownership, and even greater obstacles when attempting to navigate the complex business requirements and strategies of the federal marketplace. Additionally,
- 42% of veteran business owners report difficulties with access to capital to launch and grow their enterprises
- Only 3.5% of federal contracting dollars reach veteran owned businesses
- Of those competing for $150 billion in contracts to small businesses, only 15% are women-owned and 5.1% are black-owned
Furthermore, in today’s landscape service-disabled and veteran owned small business are facing unprecedented challenges as federal contracting and subcontracting opportunities are eliminated under shifting priorities.
These statistics underscore a pressing need for targeted support, mentorship, and advocacy to ensure our Veterans can successfully compete in the federal marketplace and build sustainable businesses that contribute to America’s economic strength.
The Solution
NVSBC-EF has developed a comprehensive approach to address these challenges through three core services that serve as pillars for our work:
Strategic Matchmaking
- Access to our network of 50,000+ Veteran entrepreneurs
- Direct connections to federal agencies and prime contractors
- Facilitated partnerships for business growth
Targeted Mentorship Programs
- In-person and virtual mentoring experiences
- Guidance from trusted Senior Fellows
- Cohort-based curriculum focusing on procurement readiness
Expert Consulting Services
- Free virtual consulting support
- Subject matter experts in operations, business development, and marketing
- Personalized 45-minute sessions with follow-up resources
Each pillar is designed to work in concert, creating a comprehensive support system that addresses the unique challenges Veteran entrepreneurs face in federal contracting. Our approach combines immediate tactical support with long-term strategic development, ensuring sustainable success in the federal marketplace.
Additionally, we harness the very best subject matter experts and partners to be able to influence policy that benefits service-disabled and veteran owned small businesses in government contracting. Advocacy is critical to our work, and we commit to prioritizing legislation and relationship-building that most advantages our community
Veterans Mean Business!
The exceptional networking opportunities allow me to forge meaningful connections that enhance my professional growth and bring tangible financial benefits to my company. The quality of resources is outstanding, offering valuable tools for future success. I highly recommend becoming a member of the NVSBC.
