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Getting veterans and and military spouses into business is what we’re all about.
When an established business owner is considering selling their business, a veteran buyer may well be the ideal purchaser candidate. Veterans, having spent considerable time in training and the service, possess many of the character traits and hard work ethic essential for business ownership and operational success.
- Grit
- Drive
- Self-starter
- Disciplined
- Organized
- Team-builder
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A safer way to be in business for yourself.
Many entrepreneurial-minded veterans are interested in purchasing an established business which comes with the advantages of greater ongoing success rates, existing customer base, cash flow, etc., and without the challenges and higher risk involved in a start-up.
Veteran Business Project (“VBP”) provides a means by which sellers can promote an existing, operational business directly to vetted, veteran buyers. VBP are specialists in matchmaking between both parties. As well, we provide Veterans a Business Coach, connections to specialized loan opportunities, local and national press, and much more – at absolutely no cost.

We’re committed to serving those who so proudly and bravely defend our great country.
If you’re a veteran or a military spouse and would like to begin investigating business ownership, register here! You’ll also receive ongoing News and Events updates.
If you’re a business and would like to potentially sell your existing business to a veteran, register here! You’ll also receive ongoing News and Events updates.
For News and Events updates only, register here
In the News
Veteran Business Project Welcomes New Mentor and Business Coach, Robert Eickhoff
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Veteran Business Success Story: Ignacio Gonzalez, DreamCatcher Café
Ignacio Gonzalez went from serving in the Marine Corps to running a neighborhood coffee shop, carrying with him the discipline, determination, and sense of service that shaped his life. After serving his country in both the military and law enforcement, he turned a lifelong passion for coffee into a business. That passion led to DreamCatcher Café, a favorite neighborhood spot where every cup comes with a chance to slow down and connect.
Jonathan Roldan’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Brightside Car Wash
For Jonathan Roldan, a proud veteran and family man, the road to business ownership has been a testament to adaptability and a relentless pursuit of a better quality of life. Having served in the Army from 2009 to 2013, which included an 11-month deployment to Iraq as a field artillery crew member, Jonathan transitioned from his military service to a demanding career in logistics. As of July 1, he has embarked on a new mission: breathing new life into Brightside Car Wash in Naperville, Illinois.
Veteran Business Mentorship Expands as Naperville Leader Joins Veterans Business Project Advisory Board
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