NaVOBA Highlights Veteran-Owned Businesses Featured in Nicor Gas’ 2025 Supplier Inclusion Report

Two NaVOBA-Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses Featured in Nicor Gas Supplier Inclusion Report

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — September 24, 2026 — The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) recognizes the inclusion of two NaVOBA-certified Veteran’s Business Enterprises® (VBEs), SYTE Corporation and Double A Inspections, in Nicor Gas’ 2025 Supplier Inclusion Report and were highlighted by Nicor during the Illinois Commerce Commission Annual Utility Supplier Diversity Policy Session.

According to the report, Nicor Gas spent more than $70 million supporting Veteran-Owned businesses.

The report features SYTE Corporation and Double A Inspections as examples of supplier partnerships and business growth within Nicor Gas’ supply chain.

The recognition comes amid ongoing efforts to expand supplier engagement opportunities across Illinois’ utility industry. The Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC), established in 2015, works to advance the utilization of diverse businesses among its member utilities, including Veteran-Owned enterprises.

The Illinois Commerce Commission held its Annual Utility Supplier Diversity Policy Session on September 24, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois. The session focused on challenges, best practices and opportunities to increase supplier engagement among Illinois’ largest investor-owned utilities.

NaVOBA remains committed to creating corporate contracting opportunities for Veteran-Owned and service-disabled Veteran-Owned businesses through certification, advocacy and corporate engagement.