The U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Veterans Business Development, Hiring Our Heroes, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation invite you to the National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) Kickoff Event in Washington, D.C.

NVSBW is an annual week set aside to honor veteran small business owners’ service beyond their military careers. It kicks off November 3 with a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., “Veteran-Owned, Made in America: Manufacturing the Future.” 

The event will remind the audience that entrepreneurship is not separate from service—it is a continuation of it. Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer will share his own story, embodying the resilience and grit that define the veteran community.

The event will also feature a showcase of veteran businesses—proof that the ideas and innovations of military-connected entrepreneurs are not just concepts, but tangible contributions to the economy and a roundtable on “Veterans, Values, and the American Economy.” During the roundtable, leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators will discuss access to capital, federal procurement, and the unique perspectives veterans bring to American competitiveness. These discussions will highlight opportunities that help small businesses grow, create jobs, and remain rooted in their communities.

NVSBW is a reminder that veterans’ service to their country is not only part of America’s history; it is essential to its future. By leading companies, driving innovation, and building products proudly made in America, they are manufacturing more than goods; they are manufacturing opportunity, resilience, and pride in communities nationwide.

Seats are limited. 

Monday, November 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arrival & check-in begin at 9 a.m., with a veteran small business showcase, networking, and light refreshments served from 9 - 10 a.m.

Location
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062