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1. Register for an SBA Account Before applying, you must have: A SAM.gov registration (active) A Login.gov account (used to access certifications.sba.gov) 2. Start the HUBZone Application Once logged in: Click "Start New Application" Select “HUBZone” from the certification options You’ll...

As a veteran entrepreneur, I know how confusing the alphabet soup of certifications can be. Many fellow vets ask about the differences between Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB). In this post, I’ll break down what each designation means and how...

Elimination of Self-Certification for SDVOSBs The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has finalized a rule eliminating self-certification for SDVOSBs. Effective August 5, 2024, only businesses certified through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program will be...

Running a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) comes with unique opportunities to grow through government programs, contracts, and support networks. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the most important federal and national resources available for SDVOSBs, including what...

The world of government contracting is both lucrative and complex, especially for small businesses trying to establish themselves in the federal, state, and local procurement space. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) face the dual challenge of navigating this complex...

What Is the GSA Schedule? The GSA Schedule, also known as the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), is a government-wide contract managed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It allows government agencies to purchase goods and services from pre-approved...

Scaling an ecommerce business that sells a small number of unique, proprietary products — ones no one else sells — presents both a significant opportunity and a unique set of challenges. The good news is: your differentiation is already built in. You don't need to compete on price with resellers...

Welcome, Matt! It’s great to have you here. Your journey with Little 6, especially as a veteran-owned business making waves in the custom printing world, is inspiring. From shirt transfers to concert badges and even getting your logo on CBS Sports — that’s impressive! Looking forward to seeing...

Hey Conrad — welcome, brother, and thanks for jumping in! Awesome to see another veteran-led team in the civil construction space. Owyhee Civil has a great foundation, and I totally hear you on the DBE side — it can be hit or miss depending on how seriously the local agencies take their...

Hey Adam – welcome aboard, and great to have you here! Your approach with Open Buckle and Schooley Mitchell is super sharp — love the “scalpel vs. sledgehammer” analogy. That level of detail and data-backed decision-making is exactly what most businesses (and agencies, frankly) need when it...

Welcome aboard, and thank you for your service — both in uniform and now in business! 🇺🇸 It’s great to have you here. Your story — from launching your company while stationed in Sasebo to building a strong SDVOSB in the Midwest — is the kind of entrepreneurial journey that really resonates...

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Below is a professionally formatted list of confirmed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) events across all 50 U.S. states in 2025. Each listing includes a summary and a direct link to the official source or registration page. Alabama Event: APEX Wiregrass SBA SDVOSB...

If you're a fellow SDVOSB looking for a reliable, mission-driven partner to help grow your business online, Media Pillars, LLC is here to support you. We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, just like you — and we believe in building from the front. For nearly a decade, we’ve...