We are pleased to announce that the 2024 B.R.A.V.O. (Business Readiness And Veteran Optimization) Corporate Mentors are:
2024-2025 B.R.A.V.O. Veteran Business Protege Applications NOW OPEN
2023-2024 Graduating B.R.A.V.O. Class
In business, it’s all about the relationships. This program is a national, 6-month program designed to give
veteran-owned businesses an opportunity to be mentored – with up close, no holds barred access, by esteemed corporate partners and other successful veteran business owners from across the country to build relationships and the know-how crucial in today’s competitive business and procurement environment.
This is a fantastic chance to enhance your business skills, expand your network, and gain insights to help you succeed in the competitive business landscape.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, applying businesses must;
- Be a Veteran-owned Business
- Be a current member of the VIB Directory
- Have been in operation three (3) years or more
- Have at least $100,000 in annual revenue (can be an average over last two years)
- Have at least 2 or more employees (or contractors)
- Have completed 2022 (or later) Tax Return and/or current financial statements
- Have had at least one (1) institutional customer in the last two years
- Must attend the upcoming 8th Annual National VIB Conference on November 13-14, 2024
This program is a $12,000.00 value per person, but thanks to all of our Corporate Members, especially Honda and Southern California Edison, the B.R.A.V.O Program is free for Veteran businesses to participate.