The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) recognizes the valuable contributions of veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses to Wisconsin’s economy. To support these businesses, WDVA offers a certified Veteran-Owned Business logo, helping them identify, promote, and distinguish themselves in the marketplace.
How to Certify Your Business
In order to qualify:
- Veteran owners must meet the definition of “veteran” in Wis. Stat. 45.01(12); and
- Business must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans.
To become a Certified Veteran-Owned Business:
- Complete the Veteran-Owned Business Certification Application.
- Provide proof of at least 51% veteran-ownership of the business.
- Provide DD-214 for each veteran owner.
Submit all the above to:
By Mail:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran Benefits Resource Center
PO Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
By Phone: 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)
By Email: Records@dva.wisconsin.gov
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) certifies Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (DVB) businesses to provide better opportunities for them to do business with the State of Wisconsin and to assist the State of Wisconsin in achieving its goal of purchasing 1% with DVBs.
The SDP verifies that businesses are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a member or members of selected population. Certified DVB businesses may receive a permissive 5% bid preference when they bid on state contracts.
Find out more at the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program Webpage.
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