Marching
Forward
Mondays
Where it all Began
In 2020, NaVOBA launched Marching Forward Mondays (MFM) in response to the COVID restrictions to facilitate virtual connections. “Our Marching Forward Mondays VBE Showcase was a great program for what we could do during COVID, but we decided to take a fresh approach for 2024,” said NaVOBA President Matthew Pavelek. “This exciting new format dramatically increases conversations between capable veteran-owned suppliers and interested buyers. Everything we do is geared to helping veterans compete for contracts with Corporate America and this program is going to make great strides in helping us achieve and measure that impact.”
By far, the most pressing issue facing VBEs during COVID was the lack of business opportunities. The resounding theme was clear. Veteran-Owned Businesses were not looking for handouts. Rather, they were looking to keep providing value to their customers and keep their businesses and their employees working.
In order to keep moving ahead, NaVOBA launched Marching Forward Mondays (MFM), an ongoing series of virtual meetings between NaVOBA’s Certified Veteran's Business Enterprises® (VBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprises® (SDVBEs), and NaVOBA’s Corporate Allies®. These sessions are segmented into two distinct categories: Operation Matchmaker and Corporate Ally Engagement.
"Everything we do is geared to helping veterans compete for contracts with Corporate America."
-Matthew Pavelek, President
EXPLORE
Marching Forward Mondays Events
Operation Matchmaker
This is a virtual matchmaking event where VBE and SDVBE suppliers will share the goods and services they provide and the value they create for their customers. Purchasing decision-makers from NaVOBA’s Corporate Allies will register and detail the categories they are seeking qualified suppliers for, meetings will be created when there is a match.
Corporate Engagement
Through a one-hour session corporate representatives will provide an overview to NaVOBA's certified VBEs about how to contract with their company and any possible opportunities that are open now or in the near future.
Our Mission
NaVOBA’s mission is to create corporate contracting opportunities for America’s Veteran’s and Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises® (VBEs/SDVBEs) through certification, advocacy, outreach, recognition and education.
Thank you for your interest in the National Veteran Owned Business Association’s Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE) and Certified Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (SDVBE) programs. This initiative creates a nationally recognized gold standard in certification for veteran-owned businesses of all sizes and enables corporate America to proactively source and confidently utilize businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. military veterans.
