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National Veterans Small Business Week

November 11 – November 15

It’s Veterans Small Business Week!

Show your appreciation by supporting military-owned businesses

More than 1 million veterans have gone on to open their own businesses and support networks after serving. We have compiled a list from among them, as well from among our own Vets4Warrior community to make it easy for you to find them, support them, and make a real difference.

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Shirts for Vets

Shirts For Vets is dedicated to supporting our veterans by providing high-quality apparel and unique items that make a difference. With each purchase, we fund vital veteran services, including mental health support and suicide prevention programs.

Women Veterans Alliance

A premier global network focused on directly impacting the overall well-being of women veterans. We achieve this by transforming the way the community networks, bringing people and programs directly together through a reliable and resourceful platform.

Medicare Mentors

Medicare Mentors delivers no-cost relationship-based education and services to ensure every Medicare eligible person understands Medicare and all their options to optimize coverage and benefits. They are committed advocating for you today and all your tomorrows.

J. P. Waxington

J.P. Waxington started out of a love for candles and a desire by a local veteran and his wife to share their passion of the craft. They have created a pure soy candle line that will remind you of the local valley in which it was created. Their candles are hand crafted in small batches to ensure quality. They choose to use 100% North American soy wax, phthalate free fragrance oils and cotton wicks that are FSC © certified.

The Skirted Soldier Tea Company

JAir Force veteran Rhonda Smith founded The Skirted Soldier Tea Company, which specializes in hand-blended, loose teas, in March 2018. Since its inception in Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded to 25 states and now sells its products online.

Combat Flip Flops

Army Rangers Donald Lee and Matthew Griffin and serial entrepreneur Andy Sewrey co-founded Combat Flip Flops, selling footwear and other apparel, in January 2012. Within three days, 4,000 pairs of flip flops had been sold. The company now outsources shoe production to Colombia, and sells accessories made by women in Afghanistan and jewelry from Laos. Combat Flip Flops also partners with Afghanistan for Education to help send girls in the country to school.

WILCO SUPPLY

Alaska guardsman Amy Slinker founded WILCO SUPPLY in 2005, creating accessories that comply with military regulations. She offers black bags from a range of brands in addition to travel bags, backpacks, wallets, and other accessories. “We carry brands owned by veterans, made by veterans and made with upcycled military materials,” Slinker previously told Reserve & National Guard Magazine.

Combat Corps Fitness

An active-lifestyle brand, Combat Corps Fitness offers apparel for men and women, gym accessories and several personalized nutrition and fitness programs. Combat Corps Fitness also hosts a charity boot camp every summer.

The Jewelry Republic

Created to tell military stories through jewelry, the Jewelry Republic offers rings, beads and cufflinks for men and necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets for women. In addition to being run by veterans, the company also partners with the Rosie Network and Racing for Heroes.

Ziv Products

Ziv Products sells natural hair care products that feature essential oils and vitamins. From beard oil and balm to EVOO-infused body butter, this veteran-owned company offers items for men and women alike.

Buy Veteran

If you didn’t find something you want or need on our list, find a Veteran Owned Business near you that has just what you are looking for! BuyVeteran.com makes it easy for you to search by city and business type.