NaVOBA

Today’s the day!

BCVBE nominations close tonight.

Help us recognize corporations making a lasting impact for Veteran-owned businesses.

Submit your nomination now 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/bcvbe

Founded by United States Air Force Veteran Alexander Hall, Alliance Cyber helps businesses, nonprofits and government organizations stay secure with trusted IT and cybersecurity solutions, including compliance support, risk management, cloud migrations and 24/7 IT services.

Built on the values of service, integrity and excellence, Alliance Cyber is also committed to giving back through workforce development, Veteran transition programs and pro bono cybersecurity support for nonprofits.

Learn more about their journey and how they’re making an impact 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/vbe-spotlight-alliance-cyber

Only two days remain!

Don’t miss your opportunity to recognize a corporation committed to supporting Veteran-owned businesses.

Submit your BCVBE nomination before August 7.

Submit your nomination 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/bcvbe

Happy 236th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard!

Today, NaVOBA proudly celebrates the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard whose commitment to protecting our nation’s waters, securing our borders and responding in times of crisis exemplifies service above self.

To all U.S. Coast Guard Veterans who continue their mission through entrepreneurship and business leadership, thank you for your continued service to our communities and our economy.

Join us in wishing the U.S. Coast Guard a very happy birthday!

NaVOBA is excited to attend the DA4S - The Alliance for Science Conference this August in Anaheim, CA!

This premier life sciences networking event brings together corporate organizations and suppliers to build meaningful connections, explore new partnerships and discuss the trends shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

📅 August 25–27, 2026
📍 Anaheim, CA

NaVOBA Members receive an exclusive discounted registration rate!
Interested in attending? Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Learn more 👉️ https://theallianceforscience.com/

Every great story has the power to inspire, connect and create lasting impact.

This week, we’re proud to spotlight Bamboo Village Books, a NaVOBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® founded by Veteran and author Quinton Taylor-Garcia. Through publishing, mentorship and a commitment to amplifying diverse voices, Bamboo Village Books is helping authors transform their ideas into meaningful stories while building a community centered on resilience, creativity and connection.

Learn more about their journey and the mission behind their work in this week’s VBE Spotlight 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/vbe-spotlight-bamboo-village-books

Operation Matchmaker continues to deliver meaningful business connections.

Our Q2 2026 results speak for themselves:

↳ 16 Corporate Buyers participated
↳ 65 Veteran’s Business Enterprises® (VBEs) connected with buyers
↳ 29 one-on-one meetings held
↳ 46% of buyers identified an RFP, RFQ, or RFI opportunity
↳ 85% said the connections made will be beneficial for future business

At NaVOBA, we believe that the right introduction can lead to the next contract, partnership, or long-term business relationship. That’s exactly what Operation Matchmaker is designed to do.

Ready to connect with corporate buyers who are actively looking to diversify their supply chain?

Register for the next Operation Matchmaker 👉 NaVOBA.com/matchmaker

Does your company go above and beyond to support Veteran-owned businesses?

Or have you worked with one that does?

Recognize their commitment by submitting a BCVBE nomination before August 7.

Nominate today 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/bcvbe

The companies that invest in Veteran-owned businesses deserve to be celebrated.

Help recognize the corporations creating opportunities, building partnerships and strengthening supplier diversity.

Nominate a deserving corporation for NaVOBA’s BCVBE Award before August 7.

Nominate now 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/bcvbe

Creativity, resilience and purpose are at the heart of Imani Cowrie.

Founded by United States Air Force Veteran Breonna Vereen, Imani Cowrie creates bold, lightweight 3D-printed jewelry and accessories while building a business centered on self-expression and opportunity.

Breonna’s advice for other entrepreneurs: “Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s, don’t try to do it all alone and never lose sight of your ‘why.’”

Discover her inspiring journey in our latest VBE Spotlight 👉️ https://www.navoba.org/vbe-spotlight-imani