Veterans

Veterans Business Advocacy

Greater Lafayette is home to thousands of veterans, and many of them are building businesses right here in our community. GLC connects veteran entrepreneurs and service-disabled veteran business owners with the resources, funding, and contracting opportunities they've earned.

Whether you're transitioning out of the military, already running a business, or looking to compete for government contracts, the organizations below offer free, veteran-focused support.

Where to Turn

Vet Biz Central
A Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serving Michigan and Indiana, Vet Biz Central offers free consulting on business planning, financing, and growth strategy for veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and their families. They also run Boots to Business, the entrepreneurship track of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program.

IN APEX Accelerator
IN APEX helps Indiana businesses — including veteran-owned firms — identify, compete for, and win military and government contracts. Their no-cost counseling covers certifications, bid-matching, subcontracting, and proposal preparation, with a location serving our region.

SBA: Veteran-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration's veteran-owned businesses hub is the starting point for training programs, loan options, and federal contracting programs designed specifically for veteran, service-disabled veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs.

Get Connected

If you're a veteran business owner in Greater Lafayette, GLC can help point you toward the right resource for where you are in your journey — from startup to scale-up to federal contractor. Reach out to our team to get started.