Veteran owned businesses by the numbers
Veteran owners run a large part of the American small business base. The SBA Office of Advocacy reports that veterans were majority owners of more than 1.6 million firms in 2022, and those firms employed nearly 3.2 million workers.
Firms and workers
Bars share one scale. Workers are shown at 3.2 million and firms at 1.6 million.
Veterans as a share of business owners
The veteran share is small, which is why certification and set asides matter for veteran owned firms.
What the numbers show
Veteran owned firms are a meaningful part of the economy. Their employment figures show they are not only small operations, since they support millions of jobs across many industries. For buyers, that means a wide pool of veteran owned suppliers is available to meet everyday needs.
Why certification still matters
Most of these firms are not certified. Certification through VetBiz.gov and SAM.gov is what lets a company compete for set aside work. If you buy for an agency or a business, asking a supplier for proof of status is a simple step.
Working with Briteline Solutions
Briteline Solutions LLC is a certified SDVOSB and VOSB in Canton, Michigan. Send your item list and delivery date through the request a quote form, and we will reply with pricing and a timeline.