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A brand of National Invest In Veterans Week • Verified veteran-owned business data for policymakers

SBA certification snapshot: OCT 04, 2026 Verified businesses: — All 435 districts + DC & territories

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Type a district (e.g. "TX-21", "Virginia 7") or a state, or pick from the lists. Every number below updates for that place, alongside its state and the U.S.

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What stands out

Differences from the national rate that are statistically meaningful for a group this size.

    Top industries (estimated)

    Talking points

    Ready to paste into a briefing, letter or floor statement. Numbers update with your selection.

    Key findings for policymakers

    The national patterns with the most legislative relevance. Use "Rank districts" to see where each one is strongest or weakest.

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    Method, sources & caveats

    • Data: SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) public export, snapshot Oct 4, 2026: verified VOSB/SDVOSB firms. No names, contacts or addresses are used here. Only counts.
    • Districts: as listed in each SBA record, checked against the current 435-seat apportionment. Some states redrew their lines for 2024, so a few records may carry an older district number.
    • Hidden locations: owners hid their location. They count in U.S. totals but not in any state or district, so district counts are a floor.
    • Ownership and readiness: woman-, minority- and disadvantaged-owned status, manufacturing and DOT DBE are self-reported in SBA profiles. "Capability statement on file" means a capability narrative or statement link is present.
    • Industries: estimated by keyword analysis of capability statements and business names ( of firms classifiable). Treat as directional.
    • Veteran population: VA veteran population estimates (2024) as compiled by World Population Review. Used for "per 10,000 veterans" only. Not available for territories.
    • Policy context: the government-wide SDVOSB prime contracting goal rose from 3% to 5% under the FY2024 NDAA, Sec. 863. SBA took over VOSB/SDVOSB certification from VA on Jan 1, 2023; certifications are generally valid for three years.

    Veteran Business Super Intelligence℠ • A brand of National Invest In Veterans Week • Public SBA data • Informational only

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    Data snapshot: OCT 04, 2026 Source: SBA VetCert export

    Veteran Business Super Intelligence℠ • Founding years self-reported to the SBA • Sole proprietorships excluded from named lists for privacy • Listing is not an endorsement

    Content Intelligence · Distribution Signals
    RSS Subscriber Signal
    A privacy-respecting visualization of feed adoption over time. Exact subscriber counts are intentionally withheld.
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    Observation Window
    Multi-Year Trendline
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    Signal strengthening Stable distribution Low visibility / unknown
    RSS subscriber signals may be inferred from unique access patterns and reader proxies. This module reports trend only, not totals.

    Two Key Research Findings

    • In the 2017 survey, 37% of respondents noted that the lack of access to capital was the biggest challenge facing their businesses. In the 2018 survey, 47% of respondents said that they had already applied for funding for their business, indicating a continued need for capital access. This finding highlights the need for greater resources and information on where and how to access funding for veteran-owned businesses, as well as potential policy changes to increase access to capital.

    • Both the 2017 and 2018 surveys found that respondents expressed a desire for more opportunities to network and connect with other veteran entrepreneurs. In the 2017 survey, respondents noted a desire for more information on how to connect with other veterans, while in the 2018 survey, 56% of respondents said that they had attended a veteran business event in the past. This finding highlights the importance of building a supportive community for veteran entrepreneurs and creating more opportunities for networking and collaboration.

    Site Content · Discovery Layer

    Search Intent Stream

    A keyword-forward visualization of what visitors are actively trying to find. Designed for editorial decisions and UX tuning. Volume is displayed as relative intensity (not analytics totals).

    NIVW INTENT COUNTS: OPTIONAL
    Discovery Health
    Active queries detected
    Top Intents
    Intensity reflects relative frequency only.
    jeff shuford
    Identity
    how should older veterans use your platform to write a book or share an idea
    Guidance
    veteran
    General
    roth
    Finance
    drayton florence
    Founder
    five satins
    Legacy
    jim freeman
    Legacy
    lonnell mccall
    Comms
    iowa
    Geography
    309 fitness
    Partner
    Long-Tail Discovery
    Shows breadth of inquiry; not a ranked count table.
    how should older veterans how should international atlas goldmine events app book angel shuford advocate byronriley chat gift action
    Interpretation: high-intent queries indicate unmet navigation needs. Consider adding a “Fast Answers” block, clearer IA labels, and a dedicated “Older Veterans: Publish & Preserve” pathway.
    Research · Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit

    Research Signals: What Veteran Entrepreneurs Asked For

    National Invest In Veterans Week® uses field research to identify the highest-friction barriers veteran founders face. These findings come from surveys conducted with the City of Jacksonville, Florida at the 1st and 2nd annual Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit (2017–2018).

    2017
    Needs Assessment
    • Support gap: A strong majority reported needing more support to advance their ventures.
    • Capital gap: Funding access emerged as a top constraint, with access to capital identified as the leading obstacle.
    • Knowledge gap: A significant share cited limited knowledge/experience as a primary barrier.
    • Action request: Clear demand for practical guidance on where/how to get funding and how to plan for startup costs.
    • Network request: Repeated calls for more founder-to-founder connection and networking opportunities.
    2018
    Acceleration Readiness
    • Program value: Respondents overwhelmingly indicated the panel/resources were useful and actionable.
    • Near-term pipeline: Many participants planned to launch a business within the next two years.
    • Pre-launch majority: Most respondents had not yet started their business, signaling early-stage support needs.
    • Engagement baseline: Over half had attended a veteran business event previously, indicating an activated audience.
    • Funding activity: Nearly half had already applied for funding, reinforcing that capital navigation is a real-time problem.
    • Repeat requests: Funding navigation, startup cost clarity, and networking remained the most consistent needs.
    Implication

    The combined findings indicate a clear set of opportunities for legislative, economic, and community advocacy: improve capital pathways, expand mentorship and advanced training, simplify funding navigation, and build persistent veteran founder networks.

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    Research Partner Signal

    CTData Highlights Veteran Economic Facts in Recognition of National Invest In Veterans Week®

    In March 2021, CTData (Connecticut’s data collaborative) published a newsletter edition that explicitly includes “Invest in Veterans Week” alongside broader statewide data updates, reinforcing the observance’s research-aligned positioning and public-interest relevance.

    What this signals
    • Third-party validation: an external data institution chose to spotlight veterans during NIVW.
    • Research alignment: veteran issues framed through public datasets (e.g., ACS-based context).
    • Policy-ready framing: facts first, advocacy optional—usable by government, employers, and media.
    How to use it on your site
    • Add as “External Research Mentions” proof on your Research or Media page.
    • Reference as a model for state-by-state “Veteran Data Briefs.”
    • Link it inside your Dashboard as a trusted, nonpartisan citation anchor.
    Open CTData March Newsletter (2021) View Source Page
    Source reference: “CTData March Newsletter: 2020 Annual Report, Census Tract Changes, Invest in Veterans Week, and More!” (March 5, 2021).