National Veteran Small Business Coalition

Training: developing the knowledgebase and skills Veteran Business owners need to function as successful federal contractors and subcontractors. Nvsbc is continually investing in the development and delivery of customized Veteran Small Business training to ensure you and your firm are "procurement ready" for the new opportunities. This includes scholarships to deserving new Veteran entrepreneurs to attend these programs. The annual Veteran entrepreneur training symposium (vets) - a convening of over 400 attendees made up of Veteran owned Small businesses federal agencies, and prime contractors includes awards, exhibits, training, networking, and match-making. Routine and consistent webinars providing training and education in support of Business operations and procurement readiness.

Advocacy: promoting policies and acquisition strategies that further the participation of Veteran- owned Small Business in federal contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Nvsbc engages congressional and federal leadership on issues of importance to the Veteran Small Business community. Activities include meetings with principals and staff, providing briefings and testimony, proposing, and reviewing policy and legislation, and providing Veteran owned Business training for federal employees.

Networking: connecting Veteran entrepreneurs with the Business opportunities they need to succeed in the complex federal marketplace. Monthly chapter meetings promote local networking and opportunities for Veteran Business owners and entrepreneurs. Mentoring provide start-up member companies with a "go to" advisor/coach, matching successful members with start-up members to learn and encourage veterans helping veterans. Match making programs facilitate introductions, networking, government agency connections and new Business opportunities.