Our Mission
To empower entrepreneur women associated with the military; inclusive of veterans, active duty, reservists and military spouses to scale successfully, by establishing strategic alliances, leveraging public/private-sector opportunities, advocating for relevant research, services and funding, while simultaneously providing on-site the personal and professional resources they need to succeed!
Empowering Entrepreneur Women Associated with the Military to Build Sustainable Businesses
Her Story is Our Story
Since its inception, VWEC has remained committed to amplifying the voices and businesses of veteran women across the country. We understand the unique challenges they face in the entrepreneurial world, and we have built a strong, nationally recognized platform that helps them thrive.
Our History & Growth
Building a Legacy of Support for Women Veterans
Expert Mentorship – Connect with business leaders, investors, and industry professionals who understand your journey and can guide you to success.
Expert Mentorship
Our Impact
Over 200 veteran women supported nationwide
More than $500K in funding facilitated
5 National Business Growth Programs
Recognized by industry leaders and national media
From networking and mentorship to business funding and strategic programming, VWEC is designed to empower HER—because when a woman veteran succeeds in business, she strengthens her family, community, and economy.
VWEC was founded to address the economic disparities and unique challenges that women veterans and military spouses face in the business world. While many organizations support general veteran entrepreneurship, few provide a targeted approach tailored specifically to the needs of women who have served.
Since our founding, we have established key initiatives that provide:
Business mentorship and training from industry professionals
Direct access to funding and capital growth opportunities
A national platform for women veteran entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and thrive
What started as a local initiative has grown into a national movement, expanding its reach across multiple states and impacting hundreds of veteran women-led businesses. Our programs continue to evolve, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of business innovation and advocacy for women veterans.
Business Technical Assistance & Funding – Our hands-on programs provide training, business strategy development, and access to capital to help you scale.
Our Initiatives
Technical Assistance
Business Technical Assistance & Funding – Our hands-on programs provide training, business strategy development, and access to capital to help you scale.
National Network Opportunities
At the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), we believe that economic empowerment is the key to long-term success for veteran women entrepreneurs. Our mission is to bridge the gap by providing access to mentorship, technical assistance, funding, and a national business network designed to help women veterans and military spouses launch, grow, and scale their businesses.
We don’t just offer resources—we offer transformation. Through strategic programs, personalized business support, and a thriving community, we are redefining how women veterans succeed in business.
Our National Partners
At VWEC, we are proud to work with a network of corporate sponsors, strategic partners, and dedicated mentors who believe in our mission and invest in the success of women veteran entrepreneurs.
Our Sponsors Past and Present
Together, we are creating a lasting impact by providing funding, education, and mentorship opportunities to veteran women entrepreneurs nationwide.
A Visionary for Veteran Women Entrepreneurs
Meet the Founder – VR Small
VR Small is the founder and CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to economic empowerment and business development for women veterans.
A veteran advocate, speaker, and business leader, VR has spent years championing the needs of veteran women entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and funding necessary to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
Her commitment to the veteran business community stems from firsthand experience, witnessing the unique barriers veteran women face when transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship. Under her leadership, VWEC has grown into a nationally recognized organization that provides real, impactful solutions for women veterans ready to build sustainable businesses.
Women veterans are an economic force, and it’s time the world recognizes our power. At VWEC, we ensure that every woman veteran entrepreneur has the tools, funding, and community she needs to succeed.” – VR Small
Support our Mission
Empower Us to Empower Her
VWEC is more than an organization—it’s a movement. Whether you are a veteran woman entrepreneur looking for resources or an ally ready to support the cause, there’s a place for you in our community.
How You Can Get Involved:
Join Our Programs – Gain access to mentorship, funding, and business training.
Become a Partner – Help support and expand opportunities for women veterans.
Book VR Small – Invite our founder to speak at your next event.
Donate – Support VWEC’s mission to empower women veterans in business.
Join The VWEC Community
VWEC is more than an organization—it’s a movement. Whether you are a veteran woman entrepreneur looking for resources or an ally ready to support the cause, there’s a place for you in our community.
How You Can Get Involved:
Join Our Programs – Gain access to mentorship, funding, and business training.
Become a Partner – Help support and expand opportunities for women veterans.
Book VR Small – Invite our founder to speak at your next event.
Donate – Support VWEC’s mission to empower women veterans in business.