Join the SDVOB

Why Join the SDVOB-AZ?

The SDVOB-AZ is more than an advocacy organization. While we're not shy about meeting with government officials to fight for the rights of SDVOB's, we also provide members with networking, educational, event-participation, and marketing opportunities. As a member, we also give your business the horsepower it needs to be recognized as a SDVOB where it counts: We put your name in front of government & corporate procurement officials by listing your business in the SDVOB-AZ Business Directory.

A Federal law mandating that 3 percent of Federal Procurement be awarded to service-disabled veteran owned businesses was signed into law in 2004. At the Federal level, that's currently over $8 billion per year! Bring in state and local governments, and the figures jumps to an estimated annual opportunity of around $16 billion. As a member of the SDVOB-AZ, we'll help you get your business noticed by these large organizations.

The purpose of the Elite SDVOB Network is to provide a forum where members meet to discuss:

Benefits of Membership

  • Monthly meetings
  • Support from other SDVOBs/DVBEs
  • Updates on pending issues

Available Opportunities

  • Upcoming contracts
  • Companies supporting SDVOBs/DVBEs
  • Annual conference that provides business education and networking

Long and short-term goals

  • Being recognized as a valuable source
  • Locating and registering new SDVOBs/DVBEs
  • Establishing methods of monitoring
  • Legal obligation
  • Utilization

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      Who can Join?

      The SDVOB exists to serve the cause of veterans in general, with a focus on service-disabled vets. To this end, the organization encompasses a broad range of members:

      Veteran-Owned Businesses (Members)

      If you are a Veteran (service-disabled or otherwise) and either now own or if you're thinking about starting your own business, join the SDVOB-AZ and take advantage of the networking, referrals, events, and marketing opportunities that are available only to our members.

      Non-Veteran-Owned Businesses (Associate Members)

      Don't feel locked out if you're an individual or a company without the qualifications to be a certified as a SDVOB. The Elite SDVOB accepts a limited number of associate members to help strengthen the organization's network and achieve the goals we have set.

      Corporations, LLC's, and Non-Profits

      If you're a corporation, LLC, or even a non-profit, joining the SDVOB-AZ gives you full access to a directory of highly qualified SDVOB's ready to bid your project and go to work. As a corporate member, your annual dues may be tax deductible.

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      Why Government & Corporate Procurement Buyers Should Join

      The SDVOB-AZ is an important gateway for government and corporate agency heads and contractors looking to locate qualified service-disabled veteran businesses for Federally-funded contracting and subcontracting projects.

      Executive Order 13360, signed in 2004, establishes a goal of no less than 3 percent participation by service-disabled veteran businesses in Federal contracts. If your company has been awarded a Federal contract, we can help you comply with Order 13360. If you're a corporation looking for qualified businesses to participate in your supply chain, we want you to think "V2B", or Veteran-to-Business to fill this need.

      SDVOB's are run by veterans who protected our freedoms. They do not seek contracts out of an entitlement mentality, but rather because their businesses are as qualified as any other -- often moreso -- and they deserve that respect and recognition.

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