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Veteran-Owned Business Resource Hub: tools for success and stories to inspire



November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a celebration of United States military personnel, veterans, and their families. To support thenearly 338,000 veteran-owned businesseswho enrich our communities, we’ve compiled this resource hub of valuable business information, inspirational stories, and Yelp’s own efforts to give more visibility to veteran-owned businesses.

Supporting veteran-owned businesses helps enrich the quality of veteran and military family lives—and is an opportunity to say “thank you” to those who answer the call to serve. In 2022, Yelp launched a Veteran Business Fund, awarding $10,000 to several veteran-owned small businesses.

Veteran-owned attribute
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Business resources
Tools for allies
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Veteran-owned attribute

Business owners can add the“veteran-owned” attributeto display on their Yelp Page. This free, searchable attribute helps consumers find and support veteran-owned businesses in their communities.

If you are a veteran-owned business and want to add the attribute to your Yelp Page and appear in “veteran-owned” search results, you can opt-in via your Yelp for Business account by following these simple steps:

  1. Log in to Yelp for Business (Business Information tab)
  2. In the Amenities section, click Add or Edit
  3. Select Yes next to “veteran-owned”
  4. Click Save

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Business resources

Office of Veterans Business Development Resources
A list of career development information and opportunities for a wide range of veterans, service members, and their families

Veteran Entrepreneur Portal
Step-by-step guide to starting and growing a business

American Corporate Partners
Resource for one-on-one mentoring, networking, and online career advice

Institute for Veterans and Military Families | Syracuse University
Career, vocational, and entrepreneurship education and training for veterans, service members, and their families

Key Resources for Veteran Business Owners | JPMorgan Chase
Programs to provide veterans business capital and opportunities

Resources for Veterans | House Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Details about veteran rights and aid programs

Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs | SCORE
Mentorship opportunities, networking, and training resources

Tools for allies

Employer Services | Military Talent Partners

Online Mentoring Program | eMentor

Veteran Mentorship Program | Warrior Rising

How to Include Veterans in Your DEI Plan | HR Exchange Network

Yelp tools

Read more about the impactful things you can do on your Yelp Business Page to communicate with your customers, increase business, and more.

Veteran-owned business spotlight

Great veteran-owned businesses span multiple industries and excel in different ways.Sundae Scoopin Virginia Beach, Virginia, is one such business making a difference and finding success in its community.

Hear from Army veteran Philip and his wife, Sibs, about how military life prepared them to take on the challenge of entrepreneurship in thisYelp for Restaurantsbusiness spotlight.

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