National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) is an annual opportunity to celebrate veterans’ service beyond their military career. For thousands of veterans and military spouses, the commitment to serve continues through entrepreneurship. NVSBW celebrates those who carry the values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork from the battlefield to the small business world.
NVSBW’s 2025 theme, “Honoring Veteran-Owned, American Made,” puts a spotlight on veteran-owned manufacturers—the builders shaping America’s future. These entrepreneurs are not only keeping factories alive and workshops busy, but also producing goods, jobs, and innovations that fuel communities across the country.
NVSBW begins on November 3 with a kickoff event, “Veteran-Owned, Made in America: Manufacturing the Future,” at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, located at 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC. Before the formal program begins, the event will start with a showcase of veteran-made products—proof that the ideas and innovations of military-connected entrepreneurs are not just concepts, but tangible contributions to the economy.
Once the ceremony commences, from the moment the honor guard presents the colors and the national anthem fills the hall, the program will set a powerful tone. Leaders from government, industry, and veterans service organizations will stand alongside business owners whose stories reflect the strength of American manufacturing.
SBA officials will speak to veterans who are building the foundation of America’s future, followed by remarks that underscore the Administration’s commitment to revitalizing U.S. industry. This event will serve as a reminder 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 include a roundtable on “Veterans, Values, and the American Economy,” where 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 American history, but 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.
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