Veteran / Military Family Member

The IVMF, First Data, and our partners know that entrepreneurs can benefit from opportunities created by themselves with the support of others. Education, connection to resources, service providers, business partners, conferences, events, and more all build opportunities for entrepreneurs. In turn, entrepreneurs create opportunities for their employees, communities, business partners, and others. It is a virtuous circle that, when done well, improves the lives of everyone the entrepreneur comes into contact with while running their business and living their lives. The Center of Excellence for Veteran Entrepreneurship (COE) will connect to entrepreneurship conferences and opportunities, build relationships with SBDCs, VBOCs, WBDCs, and other resources down to the local level across the country. In addition, the COE builds constructive relationships and support networks that enhance employment, business stability, community building economic development, and more. The COE in conjunction with the Coalition for Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) has assembled a database of private sector, regional, community, state and federal government programs, and services for entrepreneurs.