Who can we help?

• Active Duty Personnel transitioning to civilian life
• Reserve and National Guard members, both pre- and post-deployment
• Honorably discharged Veterans who are self-employment ready
• Veterans with existing businesses and Veterans preparing for self-employment

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How can we help?

We can assist in the following areas:

• Business Counseling and Consulting
• Business Plan Review and Assistance
• Loan Packaging Assistance and Guidance
• Mentoring and Training
• Making connections... increasing your network (Sales, Technology, Marketing, Legal, etc.)
• Corporate Opportunities (Franchises, Discounts, and more)
• ...and more

And we won't leave you alone as your business grows. Our team members, counselors, and Board of Directors bring a wealth of connections, knowledge, training, qualifications, and mentoring acumen and capabilities.

Feel free to review our site for information as it is constantly changing. Sign up to receive updates and status on training programs. Contact us with any questions.

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Veterans Helping Veterans in Business

Our mission is to assist veterans and former service members that want to launch, grow, or sell a their businesses.  We provide counseling, mentoring, resources, and education for those seeking the next level of achievement.  

Our goals are to honor the men and women who have served our country and to assist them in their entrepreneurial endeavors. 

We are Veterans Helping Veterans in Business.

Success Stories

The following video is a collection of success stories by some of our clients and others that have been helped by the VBRC.

Opportunity Profile

Dollar Store provides a sound opportunity for veterans.

News

• Veterans Business Resource Center selected for the 2012 St. Louis Award in Community Service & Non-Profit category
• 10 Reasons To Launch A Startup in St. Louis
• Program for Newly Transitioning Marine Veterans on East Coast
• St. Louis, MO Veterans Business Resource Center Stands Ready to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (July News Release)
• VBRC 2011 Annual Report
• VBRC New Board Appointments
• VBRC New Chairman Selected
• VA extends Verification for Veteran Entrepreneurs
• Military Workforce Information Session - Sponsored by VBRC, Presented by SLATE Missouri Career Center

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Events

   
• Event on October 20, Commemorating the establishment of the U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam, opening ceremonies begin at 0930.
• Looking for capital, attend "Looking for Capital 2013" on November 15
• Are you or are you going to Import and Export goods?  Attend the "Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference" on October 22.
• St. Louis Service Women's Post 404, The American Legion, invites you to the 27th Tribute to Women Veterans, November 17, 2012
• Are you a female Veteran in Kansas City, MO?  Join the New American Legion Post on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
• Come and participate in the Women Veteran Benefits Fair and Resource Expo, November 17, 2012, in Kansas City, MO.

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Corporate Entrepreneurship Opportunities

• Dollar Store

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