Veteran-owned businesses gain direct access to Fortune 500 supply chains

The NVBDC National Conference has become a powerful business engagement platform where certified veteran-owned businesses connect directly with Fortune 500 corporations managing billions in procurement spend.

Confirmed participants for 2025 include global leaders such as Tenneco, Yanfeng International, Eli Lilly, Robert Half, Burns & McDonnell, NiSource, DTE, Adient, and Dell Technologies—each operating formal supplier diversity programmes to integrate certified veteran suppliers into their supply chains.

The conference accelerates what can often be a years-long process of breaking into corporate supply networks. Through one-on-one matchmaking, targeted education sessions, and networking opportunities, it provides veteran entrepreneurs with rare direct access to decision-makers actively seeking qualified suppliers.

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