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.
Date: February 22, 2025
Location: Virtual
Summary: Details on SBA SDVOSB eligibility and application. Hosted by APEX Alabama.
Date: April 15, 2025
Location: Virtual
Summary: Covers best practices for maximizing certification benefits in government contracting.
Date: April 16–17, 2025
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Summary: Focuses on supporting service members and veteran-owned businesses across Arizona.
Date: May 13, 2025
Location: Ledger Bentonville, Bentonville, AR
Summary: Showcases startups developed by veteran founders through The Venture Center accelerator.
Date: November 12–13, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Summary: Connects veteran business owners with prime contractors and agencies.
Date: April 23, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Summary: Networking dinner hosted by NVSBC to connect SDVOSBs with federal buyers.
Date: April 2, 2025
Location: Hartford, CT (Webinar)
Summary: Covers S/MBE and prequalification processes for state contracting.
Date: June 26, 2025
Location: Dewey Beach, DE
Summary: Growth strategy and networking summit for business owners.
Date: May 13–16, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Summary: Flagship national conference for SDVOSBs hosted by NVSBC.
Date: May 14, 2025
Location: Augusta, GA
Summary: One-day expo focused on transitioning service members and veteran-owned businesses.
Date: April 28–30, 2025
Location: Honolulu, HI
Summary: Native Hawaiian Organizations’ annual summit featuring veteran and small business sessions.
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Boise, ID
Summary: Veteran entrepreneurship-focused day with panels, resources, and workshops.
Date: December 17, 2025
Location: Illinois (Virtual or TBD)
Summary: Connects veteran-owned businesses with procurement opportunities statewide.
Date: Monthly (First Wednesday)
Location: Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis, IN
Summary: Networking and education for local SDVOSBs.
Date: May 3–4, 2025
Location: Des Moines, IA
Summary: A conference designed for veteran entrepreneurs and their families to learn, network, and grow.
Note: If you know of an SDVOSB event in Kansas, please share it with our community.
Note: Contact Kentucky APEX or SBA to stay updated, or share local events here.
Date: October 10, 2025
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary: Regional event focused on supporting veterans through training, capital access, and local contracting.
Note: Reach out to Maine APEX Accelerator or SBDC for upcoming veteran business programs.
Date: November 18–19, 2025
Location: Frederick, MD
Summary: Brings together DoD, federal agencies, and SDVOSBs to discuss contracting and compliance.
Date: September 12, 2025
Location: Boston, MA
Summary: A hybrid event covering marketing, grant writing, and veteran business strategy.
Date: Quarterly sessions
Location: Grand Rapids, MI / Virtual
Summary: Intensive bootcamp for veteran-owned startups.
Date: April 18, 2025
Location: St. Paul, MN
Summary: Symposium for connecting veterans with contracting and grant opportunities.
Note: Contact your regional SBA/Procurement Office for updates and workshops.
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Kansas City, MO
Summary: Features keynote speakers, matchmaking, and SDVOSB-specific federal contracting sessions.
Date: August 10, 2025
Location: Helena, MT
Summary: Hosted by Montana Veteran-Owned Business Network; connects SDVOSBs with regional partners.
Date: March and October 2025
Location: Online
Summary: Virtual sessions for networking and support hosted by the Nebraska Business Development Center.
Date: July 30, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Summary: Breakout sessions, funding panels, and vendor expos designed for SDVOSBs.
Note: Contact SBA NH or PTAC/APEX to inquire about local workshops or expos.
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Newark, NJ
Summary: Features VOB certification help, business development resources, and pitch competitions.
Date: August 6, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Summary: VA and APEX-led sessions on state and federal opportunities for certified SDVOSBs.
Date: October 9, 2025
Location: Albany, NY
Summary: Hosted by NYS OGS and includes agency-led matchmaking for certified SDVOBs.
Date: April 11, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC
Summary: Breakout sessions, certification guidance, and buyer-supplier networking.
Note: Contact ND APEX or SBA for upcoming business development opportunities.
Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Columbus, OH
Summary: Vendor matchmaking and SDVOSB education supported by Ohio Development Services.
Date: March 27, 2025
Location: Tulsa, OK
Summary: Hosted by VBOC and PTAC for certification help and federal procurement strategy.
Date: February – June 2025 (monthly)
Location: Portland, OR / Virtual
Summary: Comprehensive series covering business launch, SAM registration, and veteran resources.
Date: July 17, 2025
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Summary: Includes access to state procurement officials, VA leaders, and peer networking.
Note: Check Commerce RI or SBA Providence office for training series or upcoming events.
Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Columbia, SC
Summary: Collaboration between state procurement, VA, and SDVOSB leaders.
Note: Contact SBA SD or PTAC for small business workshops.
Date: October 3, 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
Summary: Elevates SDVOSB visibility through pitch contests, capability training, and VA briefings.
Date: May 9, 2025
Location: Houston, TX
Summary: Regional expo focused on visibility and certification access for SDVOSBs.
Date: June 25, 2025
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Summary: Business readiness forum covering B2G sales and federal application processes.
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Burlington, VT
Summary: Informal peer-led networking and education for VOBs.
Date: February 27–28, 2025
Location: Chantilly, VA
Summary: Matchmaker, capability briefings, and SDVOSB training.
Date: May 1, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Summary: Promotes VOBs across state and federal contracting platforms.
Note: Contact WV PTAC or SBA Charleston to stay updated.
Date: November 14, 2025
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summary: Certification help, peer networking, and keynote panels from state buyers.
Date: July 11, 2025
Location: Cheyenne, WY
Summary: VBOC-led informal discussion and B2G readiness overview.
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Alabama
Event: APEX Wiregrass SBA SDVOSB Certification WebinarDate: February 22, 2025
Location: Virtual
Summary: Details on SBA SDVOSB eligibility and application. Hosted by APEX Alabama.
Alaska
Event: How to Leverage 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB & HUBZoneDate: April 15, 2025
Location: Virtual
Summary: Covers best practices for maximizing certification benefits in government contracting.
Arizona
Event: 15th Annual Statewide Symposium – Be ConnectedDate: April 16–17, 2025
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Summary: Focuses on supporting service members and veteran-owned businesses across Arizona.
Arkansas
Event: Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator Demo DayDate: May 13, 2025
Location: Ledger Bentonville, Bentonville, AR
Summary: Showcases startups developed by veteran founders through The Venture Center accelerator.
California
Event: VIB Network National ConferenceDate: November 12–13, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Summary: Connects veteran business owners with prime contractors and agencies.
Colorado
Event: NVSBC Colorado Springs Engagement DinnerDate: April 23, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Summary: Networking dinner hosted by NVSBC to connect SDVOSBs with federal buyers.
Connecticut
Event: CT DAS Certification ClinicDate: April 2, 2025
Location: Hartford, CT (Webinar)
Summary: Covers S/MBE and prequalification processes for state contracting.
Delaware
Event: Delaware Business Owner SummitDate: June 26, 2025
Location: Dewey Beach, DE
Summary: Growth strategy and networking summit for business owners.
Florida
Event: VETS25 ConferenceDate: May 13–16, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Summary: Flagship national conference for SDVOSBs hosted by NVSBC.
Georgia
Event: Augusta Veterans ExpoDate: May 14, 2025
Location: Augusta, GA
Summary: One-day expo focused on transitioning service members and veteran-owned businesses.
Hawaii
Event: NHOA Small Business SummitDate: April 28–30, 2025
Location: Honolulu, HI
Summary: Native Hawaiian Organizations’ annual summit featuring veteran and small business sessions.
Idaho
Event: Joining Forces Idaho ConferenceDate: April 10, 2025
Location: Boise, ID
Summary: Veteran entrepreneurship-focused day with panels, resources, and workshops.
Illinois
Event: Vendor Outreach – Veteran Owned BusinessesDate: December 17, 2025
Location: Illinois (Virtual or TBD)
Summary: Connects veteran-owned businesses with procurement opportunities statewide.
Indiana
Event: Elite SDVOB Network Indiana Chapter MeetingsDate: Monthly (First Wednesday)
Location: Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis, IN
Summary: Networking and education for local SDVOSBs.
Iowa
Event: Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship ConferenceDate: May 3–4, 2025
Location: Des Moines, IA
Summary: A conference designed for veteran entrepreneurs and their families to learn, network, and grow.
Kansas
Event: No confirmed events listed at this time.Note: If you know of an SDVOSB event in Kansas, please share it with our community.
Kentucky
Event: No confirmed events listed at this time.Note: Contact Kentucky APEX or SBA to stay updated, or share local events here.
Louisiana
Event: Veterans Small Business Development Summit (Link TBD)Date: October 10, 2025
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary: Regional event focused on supporting veterans through training, capital access, and local contracting.
Maine
Event: No public SDVOSB event found.Note: Reach out to Maine APEX Accelerator or SBDC for upcoming veteran business programs.
Maryland
Event: SMART PROC GovConDate: November 18–19, 2025
Location: Frederick, MD
Summary: Brings together DoD, federal agencies, and SDVOSBs to discuss contracting and compliance.
Massachusetts
Event: Veteran Business Networking Workshop (Link TBD)Date: September 12, 2025
Location: Boston, MA
Summary: A hybrid event covering marketing, grant writing, and veteran business strategy.
Michigan
Event: Veteran Entrepreneur LabsDate: Quarterly sessions
Location: Grand Rapids, MI / Virtual
Summary: Intensive bootcamp for veteran-owned startups.
Minnesota
Event: Veterans Small Business Symposium – MNDate: April 18, 2025
Location: St. Paul, MN
Summary: Symposium for connecting veterans with contracting and grant opportunities.
Mississippi
Event: No confirmed statewide SDVOSB events yet.Note: Contact your regional SBA/Procurement Office for updates and workshops.
Missouri
Event: Mid-America Veterans Business Summit (Link TBD)Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Kansas City, MO
Summary: Features keynote speakers, matchmaking, and SDVOSB-specific federal contracting sessions.
Montana
Event: Big Sky Veteran Business Expo (Link TBD)Date: August 10, 2025
Location: Helena, MT
Summary: Hosted by Montana Veteran-Owned Business Network; connects SDVOSBs with regional partners.
Nebraska
Event: Veterans in Business Virtual RoundtableDate: March and October 2025
Location: Online
Summary: Virtual sessions for networking and support hosted by the Nebraska Business Development Center.
Nevada
Event: Vegas Veteran Business & Government Contracting Expo (Link TBD)Date: July 30, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Summary: Breakout sessions, funding panels, and vendor expos designed for SDVOSBs.
New Hampshire
Event: No known events listed.Note: Contact SBA NH or PTAC/APEX to inquire about local workshops or expos.
New Jersey
Event: Veterans & Business Resource Expo (Link TBD)Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Newark, NJ
Summary: Features VOB certification help, business development resources, and pitch competitions.
New Mexico
Event: NM Veterans Business ForumDate: August 6, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Summary: VA and APEX-led sessions on state and federal opportunities for certified SDVOSBs.
New York
Event: NYS SDVOB Annual Networking ForumDate: October 9, 2025
Location: Albany, NY
Summary: Hosted by NYS OGS and includes agency-led matchmaking for certified SDVOBs.
North Carolina
Event: Veteran Entrepreneurship Summit (Link TBD)Date: April 11, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC
Summary: Breakout sessions, certification guidance, and buyer-supplier networking.
North Dakota
Event: No public events confirmed.Note: Contact ND APEX or SBA for upcoming business development opportunities.
Ohio
Event: Ohio Veteran Business Roundtable Conference (Link TBD)Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Columbus, OH
Summary: Vendor matchmaking and SDVOSB education supported by Ohio Development Services.
Oklahoma
Event: Veterans in Business ForumDate: March 27, 2025
Location: Tulsa, OK
Summary: Hosted by VBOC and PTAC for certification help and federal procurement strategy.
Oregon
Event: Veteran-Owned Business Builder SeriesDate: February – June 2025 (monthly)
Location: Portland, OR / Virtual
Summary: Comprehensive series covering business launch, SAM registration, and veteran resources.
Pennsylvania
Event: PA VetBiz Forum & Expo (Link TBD)Date: July 17, 2025
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Summary: Includes access to state procurement officials, VA leaders, and peer networking.
Rhode Island
Event: No public SDVOSB event currently available.Note: Check Commerce RI or SBA Providence office for training series or upcoming events.
South Carolina
Event: Veteran Business Resource & Contracting Fair (Link TBD)Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Columbia, SC
Summary: Collaboration between state procurement, VA, and SDVOSB leaders.
South Dakota
Event: No known public listings for 2025.Note: Contact SBA SD or PTAC for small business workshops.
Tennessee
Event: TN Veterans Business Summit (Link TBD)Date: October 3, 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
Summary: Elevates SDVOSB visibility through pitch contests, capability training, and VA briefings.
Texas
Event: Lone Star Veterans Business SummitDate: May 9, 2025
Location: Houston, TX
Summary: Regional expo focused on visibility and certification access for SDVOSBs.
Utah
Event: Veteran Business Development Forum – VBOC/APEXDate: June 25, 2025
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Summary: Business readiness forum covering B2G sales and federal application processes.
Vermont
Event: Veteran Entrepreneurs MeetupDate: September 13, 2025
Location: Burlington, VT
Summary: Informal peer-led networking and education for VOBs.
Virginia
Event: American Small Business Contracting SummitDate: February 27–28, 2025
Location: Chantilly, VA
Summary: Matchmaker, capability briefings, and SDVOSB training.
Washington
Event: Veteran-Owned Business Expo (VOBE) (Link TBD)Date: May 1, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Summary: Promotes VOBs across state and federal contracting platforms.
West Virginia
Event: No confirmed event yet for 2025.Note: Contact WV PTAC or SBA Charleston to stay updated.
Wisconsin
Event: Wisconsin Veterans Business ConferenceDate: November 14, 2025
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summary: Certification help, peer networking, and keynote panels from state buyers.
Wyoming
Event: Veteran Entrepreneur RoundtableDate: July 11, 2025
Location: Cheyenne, WY
Summary: VBOC-led informal discussion and B2G readiness overview.
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