The Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) program is designed to promote the development of businesses owned and operated by Veteran individuals as defined herein and to ensure opportunities for these firms to compete for work at its facilities. The Program is also designed to promote economic vitality and enhance employment opportunities in the Orlando area and surrounding counties. To be considered a Veteran Business Enterprise under GOAA’s VBE Program, the VBE must be a Florida based business that has been VBE certificated by either the United States Department of Veteran Affairs or the State of Florida Department of Management Services- Florida Office of Supplier Diversity. The VBE will be required to provide proof of current certification from one of these agencies.

If your firm is VBE certified by The Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the State of FL Office of Supplier Diversity, please complete our VBE Online Verification process. If your firm is not VBE certified by one of these agencies, visit their websites via the links below for information on becoming certified.

Certification is required for this program. Applicants are required to use GOAA’s on-line Small Business Directory. This certification system is currently used by a number of government agencies, airports and other public entities. Use of the system allows for efficient and faster processing of applications and records management.