Empowering Veterans to Succeed in Business
The Veterans Business Council is dedicated to helping build a vibrant and prosperous business community for all veterans and veteran-owned businesses in Southwest Florida.
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Exclusive Networking
Create valuable relationships with veterans in the workforce.
Monthly Resources
Stay up-to-date with the latest business news and trends.
Unique Opportunities
Access to unique programs and grants to grow your business.
Exclusive Networking
Create valuable relationships and promote your business with other veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and local organizations throughout Southwest Florida.
Build trusted relationships
Access to expert business advice
Get more referrals
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View Upcoming Events
Looking to grow your professional network? Register for the next upcoming Veterans Business Council event.
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Monthly Resources
Stay up-to-date with the latest business news and trends. Receive information from local organizations that partner directly with veterans in the workforce.
Business trends and insights
Digital marketing best practices
Tips for growing your business
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Unique Opportunities
The Veterans Business Council provides access to local organizations that implement unique programs, grants, and assistance to help grow your business.
New business development
Business consulting workshops
Employment assistance
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Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program
Certified Veteran owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled Veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSB) will have the opportunity to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program.
Veterans Business Council Advisory Board
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Veterans Business Council?
The Veterans Business Council was established to address the growing needs in our community to connect and support veterans in the workforce. The program is actively managed by the Veterans Business Council Advisory Board with strategic support from SWFL Inc. It's mission is to help build a vibrant and prosperous business community for all veterans and veteran-owned businesses in Southwest Florida.
Why should I join the Veterans Business Council?
The Veterans Business Council is perfect for veterans looking to promote, connect, and develop their business. It provides you with exclusive networking events, monthly insights and resources, mentoring opportunities, and unique benefits from local organizations that partner directly with veterans in business.
Who can participate in the Veterans Business Council?
The Veterans Business Council is designed for veterans in the workforce, veteran-owned businesses, organizations that support veterans in business, and any local professional that would like to build their professional relationships.
How can I join the Veterans Business Council?
To join the Veterans Business Council sign up for a free membership with SWFL Inc., and make sure to subscribe to the Veterans Business Council during your account creation. If you're already a member of SWFL Inc. and would like to join the Veterans Business Council, login to your account and update your email preferences on your profile page.
Join the Veterans Business Council
Dedicated to helping build a vibrant and prosperous business community for all veterans and veteran-owned businesses in Southwest Florida.
If you're a veteran in the workforce, join for free today to start promoting, connecting, and developing your business.
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