Resource Links for Veterans, National Guard & Military Reservists
Business Utility Zone Gateway (BuzGate) Discover a range of tools, programs and resources that are available to assist with you in your own business. Also visit their online 10 Step Venture Mentoring Program.
Center for Veterans Enterprise A resource information Web site designed to assist veteran entrepreneurs who want to start and expand their businesses in the federal and private marketplace.
California National Guard SCORE has teamed with the California National Guard to provide business counseling to small business owners who are called to active military duty.
Deploy Proof Your Business Deploy Proof provides options, resources and information on how to best manage your business if you or an employee must be absent for short or extended periods.
Directory of State Veteran Business Development Centers This page on the SBA’s Web site provides a listing by state of Small Business Development Centers that are designed to help veterans who are interested in becoming business owners.
Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Network (DVBE)Find out about VA loan entitlement, other benefits and resources, and links to procurement sites and other federal contracting programs.
Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Solutions (D-VETS)A comprehensive, free program designed to help Veterans in business ownership, from start-up to expansion.
Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) ESGR has programs to help business owners understand the importance and value of employees who serve their country in the Guard and Reserve.
FastTrac The Veterans Corporation, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, the SBA, and the Department of Veteran Affairs is offering the FastTrac entrepreneurial training program.
Hire a Hero A nonprofit site dedicated to helping returning military personnel find employment. Business owners can search through a database, post a job or participate in the site’s social networking arena.
International Franchise Association—VetFran Program More than 130 participating member companies of the International Franchise Association have agreed to help veterans acquire franchise businesses.
Military.com—Veteran Business Center This site features articles and resources for veteran entrepreneurs.
Military Connection MilitaryConnection.com maintains an online directory of resources and information on everything military, and includes a Directory of Employers where entrepreneurs can post job openings.
National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs This association works to foster a better understanding of veteran issues at the state and national levels. The site lists many resources available to support veterans.
National Guard Bureau The National Guard serves both the state and nation in times of need. This site features a detailed report on state assistance for the National Guard and Reserves members.
National Military Family Association NMFA educates the public, the military community and the Congress on the rights and benefits of military families and advocates an equitable quality of life for them.
National Veteran-Owned Business Association A national membership organization that aims to increase opportunities for businesses owned by U.S. military veterans.
President's National Hire Veterans Committee The President's National Hire Veterans Committee (PNHVC) raises awareness of the value of hiring veterans.
Reserve Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense The Associate Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs has responsibility for overall supervision of matters which involve all branches of the Reserve.
Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA) Upon return from active duty, soldiers should asses the benefits for which they qualify under this act. Additional protections are available to reservists called to active duty.
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com This site provides a directory of veteran owned businesses.
Veterans Corporation The Veterans Corporation is a business e-portal for prospective veteran business owners and for companies interested in working with Veteran-owned businesses.
United States Association of Veterans in Business USA VetBiz is a national membership organization, committed to empowering and promoting military veterans in business.
U.S. Department of Labor: Veterans' Employment & Training Service Learn about employment services, transition assistance, contracts and grants available to veterans.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-Center for Veterans Enterprise Billed as “The Veteran Business Portal for the Federal Government,” this site provides management and financial resources, publishes an e-zine and offers mentoring assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Veterans Business Development Services aimed at helping veteran small business owners.
Veterans Business Development Officers Find your nearest representative.
National Guard & Reserve Members Resources Resources for small businesses that employ or are owned by military reservists or members of the National Guard.
Veteran’s Small Business Resource Guide For small business owners returning from an active tour as part of a reserve obligation. Call 202-205-6773 for more info.
PRO-Net Learn how PRO-Net can help grow your business.
VetGazette A quarterly newsletter provides veteran entrepreneurs with up-to-date news & information.
Veterans Administration Small Business Resource Center Learn more about programs and help for veteran small business owners.
Veterans Business Network A membership association of veteran business owners, executives and entrepreneurs that promote growth via member sales and preferential treatment from business partners.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers (OVBD)Veterans Business Outreach Centers offer business development assistance to veteran and service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs.
Veterans Exposition The aim of the organization is to help veterans grown their business through public awareness raising. The site contains a directory of veteran-owned businesses and information about discounts available to them.
VetJobs This site connects transitioning military personnel and veterans with businesses that are searching for highly trained, reliable and mission-oriented employees.
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) VVA is an organization dedicated to supporting Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
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