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VOVO Verified: The Standard for Veteran-Owned Excellence

A trusted verification that elevates your business, strengthens your credibility, and connects you with opportunities built for veterans.

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Our Mission

Why VOVO Exists

Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and resilience to everything they build. But the business world doesn't always recognize that — and too often, veteran-owned businesses compete without the credibility infrastructure they deserve.

VOVO was founded to change that. We created a rigorous, independent verification standard that gives veteran-owned businesses the trust signal they've earned — one that opens doors in government contracting, corporate procurement, and consumer markets.

This isn't a checkbox. It's a standard. Built by veterans, for veterans.

Verification Benefits

Why Get VOVO Verified?

A verification built exclusively for veteran-owned businesses — designed to elevate your brand and open doors.

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Government Contracting

Stand out in federal, state, and local procurement with a trusted verification that highlights your veteran-owned status to the decision-makers who matter.

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Marketing Power

Use the VOVO Verified badge to strengthen your brand, build trust, and attract customers who actively choose to support veteran-owned businesses.

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Peer Network

Join a community of veteran entrepreneurs committed to excellence, collaboration, and mutual support — people who understand your mission.

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Annual Recognition

Earn recognition through VOVO's annual awards, spotlighting outstanding veteran-owned businesses and leaders nationwide.

Veteran Voices

Real Stories. Real Impact.

"I will never turn my back on my brothers and sisters."

"I've spent years supporting veteran-owned businesses because veterans deserve to be seen, valued, and uplifted. Too many are left behind or judged for not looking 'polished enough,' even though their work ethic is unmatched.

I'm 100% disabled, yet the VA has denied me healthcare for over 23 years. I've had to fight every step of the way — and I know countless veterans facing the same battles.

That's why VOVO matters. It gives us a way to stand together, support each other, and make sure no veteran is overlooked. Being part of VOVO lets me help others find and support the businesses that deserve it most."

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Lisa Pauls

100% Disabled Veteran · VOVO Verified Member

The Process

How Verification Works

Four straightforward steps between where you are and where you deserve to be.

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Apply

Submit your application and supporting documentation through our secure portal. The process is straightforward and built for busy founders.

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Verification Review

Our team reviews your veteran-owned status and business credentials against the VOVO standard — rigorous, fair, and transparent.

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Get Certified

Receive your official VOVO Verified badge, digital assets, and full access to the member network and directory.

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Grow

Leverage your verification to win contracts, attract customers, connect with peers, and compete for annual recognition — with VOVO behind you.

From the Founder

A Note on Why This Matters

When I started VOVO, I kept hearing the same story from veteran entrepreneurs: they had done the hard work, built real businesses, and served their communities — but nobody could easily verify that. The systems weren't built for them.

VOVO Verified is our answer to that gap. Not another certificate that sits in a drawer — a living, recognized standard that follows you into every pitch, every proposal, every conversation with a customer who wants to do right by veterans.

Veterans have earned the right to compete on equal footing. VOVO is here to make sure the world knows it.

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The VOVO Team

Vancouver, WA · info@vovoverified.com

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