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Empowering Veterans in Business
Ensuring Veterans have the resources to thrive in business from idea to exit
Serving Veterans in Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois
Your Next Mission: Business Success
At VetBiz, we help Veteran Business Owners and Entrepreneurs thrive—from idea to exit. Through expert guidance, regional resources, and a powerful community, we equip you to build, grow, and lead with confidence.
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Why Veteran Entrepreneurship Matters
Transform Potential into Prosperity for Every Veteran Business
At VetBiz, we don’t just support businesses—we empower purpose.
Here’s what entrepreneurship makes possible for Veterans:
- Continuation of Service: Helps Veterans continue their service in a different capacity—by leading businesses that serve their communities
- Financial Stability: Provides tools and resources to help Veterans achieve economic independence
- Comradery: Fosters connections between Veterans through business networks
- Mental Health Impact: Entrepreneurship helps Veterans find purpose and reduce stress
- Community Engagement: Encourages veterans to become leaders in their communities
- Self-Worth: Gives veterans confidence in their new civilian careers as business owners
Our Impact by the Numbers
Since our founding in 1996, VetBiz has proudly supported Veterans across Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois with real results:
- 4,900+ Veterans Trained
- 1,437 Entrepreneurs Assisted
- 8,451 Counseling Sessions Delivered
- $28.7M+ in Capital Secured
These numbers represent more than just services—they represent Veterans turning vision into reality, one business at a time.
Community Partner Spotlight
Spry Digital
Sheila Burkett is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Spry Digital, a St. Louis-based company that creates custom digital solutions to help organizations reach their full potential. She has been named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women and a two-time Titan 100.
Shelia helped propel VetBiz in a new direction by masterfully facilitating our 2025 Board Retreat to kick off our new vision, mission, goals, and objectives with a new board. Her guidance, masterful facilitation, People-Centric approach, enabled us to engage a brand new group of board members and get us headed in the right direction.
Click the button below to learn more how Spry Digital can take your organization to the next level.
RSM Federal
Joshua Frank (Managing Partner, MBA)
Bestselling author, professional speaker, and business coach with 30 years in the federal space, Mr. Frank is a leading authority on government sales and the tactics and strategies required to win government contracts.
Josh maintains a history of support VetBiz for many years to include being Board Chair for over 5+ years, a panelist, mentor, and coach for clients looking to do business with the government. RSM Federal Tactics and Strategies has lead to being nationally recognized for helping companies win more than $14.6 Billion in government contracts
Josh actually wrote the award winning book Insiders Guide to Winning Government Contracts. Consider connecting with the RSM Federal team to learn more.
Strategic Guidance for Your Business
Strategic Guidance for Your Business
Navigating the business world can be challenging, but at VetBiz, we provide strategic guidance tailored to Veterans. Our experienced mentors are here to help you refine your business strategy, tackle obstacles, and achieve your goals. We understand the unique challenges Veterans face in entrepreneurship and are dedicated to providing you with the support you need to succeed.
