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
Unlocking Global Opportunities: A Post-Webinar Recap Featuring Global Chamber®
When the NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force partnered with the Global Chamber for a global growth webinar, the goal was simple: help veteran-owned businesses think bigger. The result was a powerful, perspective-shifting conversation led by...
NVBDC Services Committee Presents: BD Services JumpStart Webinar
NVBDC'S Services Committee continues its 2026 webinar series with another powerful opportunity for veteran-owned businesses ready to grow in the private sector, building on the momentum of its recent Unlocking Global Opportunities session featuring the Global Chamber....
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Evolution of Supplier Procurement
Supplier procurement is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once viewed primarily as a compliance obligation—tracked through spend percentages, supplier counts and reporting requirements—is now increasingly recognized as a strategic lever for...