DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) celebrates today the addition of our latest sponsor, Ernst & Young LLP (EY). The NVBDC is the leading third-party certification organization working to provide opportunities and access for Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Businesses (SD/VOBs). 


The NVBDC was created for the purpose of providing a credible and reliable certifying authority that would confirm that valid documentation exists of a business' Veteran ownership and control. Many lucrative businesses opportunities are available to veteran-owned businesses through the supplier diversity programs offered at many companies and government agencies. In fact, the total spend available to qualifying businesses is estimated to be in excess of $80 billion annually.

“Our relationship with EY helps provide veteran business owners an opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and diverse supply chain,” says Keith King, President of NVBDC. “Certification opens doors for our SD/VOBs and we’re proud to have EY recognize us as a certification organization and to have them on board as a sponsor.”

Through certification, veteran business owners have access to supplier diversity programs and economic growth. As a global organization, the EY organization is at the forefront with its supplier diversity strategy and is engaged in seeking collaborations with veteran business owners.

“EY is committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base and building relationships with suppliers that reflect the market, clients and the communities we serve,” says Rosemary D. Weppler, EY Global Diversity & Inclusiveness Procurement Manager. “EY is excited to join the National Veteran Business Development Council to expand our Diversity & Inclusiveness procurement efforts by helping to identify, develop and increase business with certified veteran-owned businesses.”

Other corporations who support the NVBDC in certifying SD/VOBs include Kellogg's, AT&T, General Motors, Ford, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Delphi, PPG, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Facebook, BMW, Google, Apple and the 27 member corporations of the Billion Dollar Roundtable.

About NVBDC


The NVBDC is the only veteran-owned business certification organization developed by veterans, for veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses, confirming that valid documentation exists of veteran ownership and control.

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About EY


EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

Ernst & Young is a member firm of EY serving clients in the United States

Keith King
National Veteran Business Development Council
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