The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs certifies businesses owned by Veterans, and there are some valuable potential benefits for pursuing the process. Being certified may increase your marketability, not only in the larger business community, but also to local and state governments, to contractors who are hired by the government and offer subcontracting opportunities, and to agencies and prime contractors who search for certified firms in centralized databases. State and local agencies set participation goals to utilize certified veteran-owned businesses for a certain percentage of their annual expenditures, recognizing that improving opportunities for veteran-owned businesses drives innovation and economic growth, and translates to stronger Washington communities.
Washington State Veteran Owned Business Certification is a free process, requiring only veteran discharge status and basic business information. For more details about the process, required documentation, and other benefits the VOB Certification provides, please visit the WDVA website.
Recently announced: Washington State Government Agencies Increase Purchasing with Veteran-Owned Businesses by 152% in Fiscal Year 2024
