SIGNATURE NETWORKING EVENT

Operation Matchmaker:

VBE® to Corporate America

Monday, September 15 @ 2PM EST

Marching Forward Mondays: Operation Matchmaker is a quarterly matchmaking session designed to connect procurement-ready VBEs® directly with Corporate Allies. These curated 1:1 meetings create space for real-time relationship building, and potential contract opportunities with corporations seeking veteran-owned suppliers. Our next Operation Matchmaker is on September 15, 2025 at 2:00PM EST in:

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IN HONOR OF

NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

Operation Matchmaker:

Certified VBE® to VBE®

Monday, November 3 @ 2PM EST

NaVOBA proudly presents a special edition of Operation Matchmaker — a Veterans-to-Veterans business matchmaking event exclusively for Certified VBEs® who are ready to connect and contract with fellow Certified VBE® suppliers.



This exclusive, special edition Operation Matchmaker launches on November 3, 2025 at 2:00PM EST in:

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Register for OMM VBE® Edition - Nov. 3

Corporate Allies Who’ve Joined Us Before

What is MFM?

NaVOBA’s Marching Forward Mondays (MFM) series was launched in 2020 in response to COVID-19 to connect veteran-owned businesses with potential buyers through virtual events. The program has since evolved to create even more impactful conversations and opportunities, helping veteran entrepreneurs compete for contracts with Corporate America. 


Sessions like MFM Education & Development offer practical training to help VBEs® navigate procurement processes, while MFM Corporate Engagement provides access to exclusive insights from corporate leaders on current and future contracting needs. Stay ahead of all upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter here.

Who's Invited?

NaVOBA's MFM Operation Matchmaker Series is for:

  • Certified Veteran's Business Enterprises®
  • Certified Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprises®

What is VBE®?

A Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE®) is a business certified by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as being at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by U.S. military veterans. 


NaVOBA’s VBE® and SDVBE® (Certified Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise®) certifications represent the gold standard for veteran-owned businesses, enabling corporate America to confidently identify and work with verified veteran-owned enterprises®. 

Explore NaVOBA's Marching Forward Mondays Series

Explore our other Marching Forward Mondays series, including MFM Education & Development, which delivers practical strategies to help VBEs® become procurement-ready, and MFM Corporate Engagement, which provides access to exclusive insights from corporate leaders on current and future contracting needs.