Keith King, Founder and CEO of the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), recently appeared on VetStar, broadcast on KRFE 95.9FM, to discuss the critical role of supplier diversity. During the interview, Keith highlighted NVBDC’s efforts in certifying veteran-owned businesses and connecting them with opportunities in corporate supply chains.

The conversation with VetStar delved into the growing importance of veteran entrepreneurship and the value veteran-owned businesses bring to the marketplace. Keith emphasized the impact of certification in breaking down barriers and opening doors for veteran businesses to thrive.

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Keith King, NVBDC Founder and CEO talks with host Jim Fausone about the success over the last decade of certifying veteran-owned businesses.  Keith discusses how 10 years ago, a vision was born to create a level playing field for veteran-owned businesses, champion their entrepreneurial spirit, and pave the way for their success. That vision took shape as the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), and today, under the leadership of the indefatigable Keith King, it stands as a beacon of support and opportunity for America’s finest.

Veterns Radio Host Dale Throneberry speaks with Scott Lopez, NVBDC Advisory Board member, veteran, and business owner.  Scott Lopez is the CEO and Founder of Zepol Productions Inc.,  which he founded in 2009. Scott brings over 25 years of channel experience, both creating distribution specific brands and selling multiple service and hardware lines through the channel, and is proud of his Veteran and Latino American heritage, as a NVBDC-certified, service-disabled and veteran-owned small business.

Podcast interview with VetBiz TV - NVBDC Founder and CEO, Keith King, talks about how NVBDC can OPEN DOORS for Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses to access a $96 Billion supplier diversity marketplace.

Podcast interview with VetBiz TV - NVBDC Founder and CEO, Keith King, talks about the numerous benefits available to Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses that get certified with NVBDC

This spotlight on National Veteran Business Development Council - NVBDC Certified-Business is with Sid Taylor. The National Veteran Business Development Council is the leading Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. NVBDC provides a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses ensuring valid documentation exists of a Veterans status, ownership, and operational control.

Sid Taylor is a United States Marine and Vietnam combat veteran with over 48 years of service in the Automotive Industry. 

Sid discusses his business career and charitable activities with host Jim Fausone.

Lt. Col.  (ret) Kathryn Poynton, National Business Development Council (NVBDC.org) director of Military and Veteran Organization Task Force, talks about pursuing and achieving tactical and strategic objectives by partnering with organizations to help veteran owned businesses.

This spotlights the value of third party certification and NVBDC’s efforts.

Kathy talks with Jim Fausone about how a Buffalo girl enlisted in the Army, went to OCS, got commissioned and served 32 years.

Jeff King is the Operations and Certification Manager for NVBDC.   The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) was established in 2013 to address the growing need to identify and certify both service disabled and veteran owned businesses (SD/VOBs) in the government and commercial (corporate) marketplace. The NVBDC administers a rigorous certification process designed to withstand the scrutiny of governmental and corporate entities seeking to utilize certified SD/VOBs. 

Jeff talks about the new programs at NVBDC, its working with other certifying organizations for Women, Hispanics, Minorities, etc.  He talks with host Jim Fausone about growing up with a father active in the VVA and his own US Army service as a Bradley Gunner. 

And if you want to learn more about the many opportunities available to NVBDC Certified SD/VOBs, visit NVBDC.ORG

After 6 combat tours, Jeff Copek, found himself medically discharged from the Army.  It was time to take care of the family and he went into business providing services to the automotive sector.  Along the way, he became certified with the National Veteran Business Development Council, and is also an Advisory Board Member of the organization.  Jeff is president and owner of Aldez North America located in 7 states and has 400 employees.  He discusses with host Jim Fausone the transition to business owner and NVBDC.org.