Blue striped background behind the badge for certified service disabled veteran owned businesses. Below, white text reads: Disability IN Propel Program for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses

This Veterans Day, Disability:IN proudly introduces a unique program aimed at supporting established Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBE) ready to advance sustainable business growth.

This comprehensive eight-month development initiative unites fifty service-disabled veteran business owners, fifty Disability:IN corporate partner mentors, and subject-matter experts. Together, they will create a collaborative and engaging learning experience designed to elevate these businesses to new heights.

About the Program:

Mentorship

Each mentor will be paired with an SDV-DOBE owner for an eight-month mentoring relationship designed to complement the virtual learning curriculum. A mentoring training webinar will be provided to those accepted into the program, and it is expected that the mentorship pairs meet at least twice monthly.

For Service-Disabled Veterans from within our Partner Network interested in serving as Propel Program Mentors, please apply using the button below.

Virtual Learning

  • 6 virtual one-hour webinars on topics carefully curated by our program participants and leading business experts.
  • A virtual program orientation and closing event.
  • Webinars will be scheduled once per month.

Interested in Becoming Certified? Meet some of Disability:IN’s Certified SDV-DOBEs!

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“Operating a successful business as an LGBTQ+ service-disabled veteran can be incredibly rewarding. It’s a tangible achievement that reflects one’s own determination and resilience – vital attributes when facing the challenges of entrepreneurship.” – Brian Auden, CEO, Superbeo

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“Disability:IN’s business development initiatives provide a strong and supportive community of fellow service-disabled veteran business owners who have faced similar challenges on their entrepreneurial journey. It’s an opportunity to join a network of successful business owners seeking to continue building sustainable businesses.” – Brandon Hlavka, President & CEO, Jemni