Celebrating VIP's 3000 Graduates

NaVOBA Congratulates our partners at the National Veterans Institute for Procurement on celebrating 3000 graduates. 

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Last week, our friends and partners at the National Veterans Institute for Procurement (VIP) celebrated the milestone of 3000 veteran-owned businesses graduating from their various programs – including the VIP Corporate training powered by NaVOBA.


The award ceremony included remarks from Barbara Ashe, Founder & National Director Veteran Institute for Procurement, the Honorable Chris Van Hollen, Jr. United States Senator from Maryland, Elias Hernandez Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Honorable Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce and NaVOBA President Matthew Pavelek.


Below are some impressive statistics that outline the impact the VIP programs have had over the years.


To learn more about the VIP Corporate Program visit www.navoba.org/VIP.

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