Build · Engage · Empower
The Veteran Business Collective is a 501(c)(3) of veteran owners, military spouses, and allies meeting in real chapters and trading real business across NC, TN, and FL.
Get found
Directory listing on a high-trust domain (DA50+) boosts local search. When buyers search your category in NC / TN / FL, you show up.
Real referrals
Members have traded over $2M through chapter intros, the portal directory, and the AI Find feature.
Federal contracts
SDVOSB and 8(a) pathways. Chapter advisors who have won the bids you want to chase.
Always-on community
Real-time chat with your chapter and org-wide. Events, RSVPs, member spotlights, all in the portal.
$2M+
In member referrals
164
Active members
4
Chapters · NC TN FL
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Mission
“To connect, equip, and support veterans, military families, and patriotic business leaders through authentic relationships, business collaboration, leadership development, and community impact.”
What members are saying
Member story · Wilmington Chapter
“Chapter President Chayse Roth brought a guest to our last meeting who was looking for an opportunity for one of her students at Miller-Motte College. Fast forward about a week and Green Dot Heating and Air has now created a 3-week internship program specifically for Malcolm Hunter, a US Army veteran currently studying at MMC. Never be afraid to ask for help or connections. You never know who is listening and willing to help make something happen.”
Samantha Chauveau
VBC Wilmington Member · via @vbcorg
“I wholeheartedly recommend VBC! If you're a veteran and own your own business you belong here!”
McEuen Legacy Planning
Recommended on Facebook · Mar 2023
“Just what a newly transitioned veteran needs right here. The perfect resource to help veterans take ownership of their financial future outside of military service. Just awesome.”
Ambassador Handyman Services
Recommended on Facebook · Feb 2023
“Great opportunity to meet other veterans and to network — also a great opportunity to come together once a month and be with the tribe.”
JT Sapper
Recommended on Facebook · Aug 2022
From the chapters
Member testimonials, guest speakers, event recaps, and chapter spotlights — all live on @vbcorg on Instagram.
Member testimonial
Chapter meeting · AARP guest speaker
Build
Hyper-local chapters connect veteran business owners, military spouses, and supporters where they live. Monthly networking, member spotlights, and curated introductions.
Engage
VBC members have generated over $2M in referral business through chapter relationships. The directory, member chat, and chapter events are designed to keep that flywheel turning.
Empower
Title sponsors, corporate members, and event sponsors get brand placement across VBC properties, the directory, and chapter events while underwriting the mission.
Our supporters
These businesses underwrite VBC so every veteran-owned business can grow without a paywall on community.
Chapters
NC
Monthly networking, member spotlights, and chapter-specific events.
NC
Monthly networking, member spotlights, and chapter-specific events.
TN
Monthly networking, member spotlights, and chapter-specific events.
FL
Monthly networking, member spotlights, and chapter-specific events.
Member spotlight
Home Services
Jacksonville, NC
Veteran-owned home inspection company operating across North Carolina, Maine, and New Hampshire. Same-day digital reports, expanded services including radon testing, mold assessment, sewer scoping, and WDI inspections. Tagline: Buying or Selling, Let FPI Inspect the Dwelling.
Visit business →Join the Collective
Seven membership tiers - including free tiers for active-duty military and Gold Star spouses. Local chapter networking, the directory, and member referrals.
Become a memberUnderwrite the mission
VBC is a GuideStar Gold 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible and keep chapters running, events sponsored, and the Collective open to every veteran-owned business.
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