National Veteran Business Development Council

National Organization Nationwide Verified

Certification Cost $395-$695

Processing Time 30-45 days

Renewal Annual ($295-$495)

Corporate Acceptance 200+ Fortune 500

About NVBDC

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) provides
third-party certification for veteran-owned businesses and connects them with corporate
America's supply chains.

Certifications Issued

National Veteran Business Development Council issues the following diversity certifications:

VBE Veteran Business Enterprise

Eligibility Requirements

Ownership Requirement 51% owned by one or more Veterans

Business must be at least 51% owned by one or more Veterans,
with management and daily operations controlled by Veterans. Service-Disabled Veterans
receive SDVOB certification.

History

Founded in 2013, NVBDC was created to fill the gap in private sector
veteran business certification. The organization quickly became the leading certifier
for veteran-owned businesses in the commercial market.

Member Benefits

Certified businesses gain access to corporate matchmaking events,
business development resources, mentorship programs, and the NVBDC certified supplier database.

Recognition & Acceptance

NVBDC certification is recognized by major corporations
seeking veteran suppliers. The organization is the most widely accepted third-party
certification for veteran-owned businesses.