The Chamber maintains relationships with established programs and resources. Many are available without cost to qualified veterans. For those programs with fees the Chamber has negotiated cost free or deeply discounted services to the Chamber's veteran membership. We know exactly who to connect you with in the following organizations.
 

The Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) promotes business ownership and expansion for veterans and service-connected disabled veterans to increase participation in the

Federal marketplace with emphasis on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. CVE supports acquisition teams through procurement coaching, free market research, awareness briefings and awards for noteworthy achievements.

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors,

airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The intent of the EBV is to open the door to entrepreneurial opportunity and small business ownership by developing your competencies in the many steps and activities associated with creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture.

Like the bootcamp you know, this program is intense, rigorous, and challenging.

The mission of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of all administration small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans,

Reserve Component Members, and their Dependents or Survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA's Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and

small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. Whether you're a business owner looking for ways to expand your business, or you're just starting out, the Small Business Development Centers can help.
SCORE is a non profit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation and growth of small businesses nationwide. SCORE provides professional guidance and information, accessible to all,

to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small business. Veteran Owned Businesses is a new category for SCORE’s online counseling system. Vets can now search for mentors with prior military experience. Get expert advice today.

The Department of Veteran Affairs Veteran Benefits Administration Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service (VR&E) in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA)

and the Association of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) co-jointly provide entrepreneurial assistance to qualified service connected disabled veterans participating in a VR&E program.

This partnership is a result of the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 (PL106-50). The joint mission is to support a qualified veteran who is exploring business ownership, expanding a business or moving into the Federal marketplace.