Illinois SBA™ issues Veteran Owned Business Certification to companies with 51% or
more veteran-ownership.1 These soldiers earned our respect by executing military campaigns abroad, guarding our domestic borders, and staying
ready within the chain of command. Illinois boasts the largest state population for retired veterans surpassing 1.4 million and ranks second for active duty
soldiers with 111,000. Statewide, over 3 million companies exist in Illinois with many soldiers, retired and active duty, operating a small
business. Illinois SBA™ Veteran Owned Business Certification represents “pride in ownership” and verifies the company's ownership structure.
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51% or more of the ownership interest in the company must be by a current or former member or group of former or current members of one or more the following service branches:
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Army National Guard of the United States
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Navy Reserve
- U.S. Air Force
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- U.S. Air Force Reserve
- Air National Guard of the United States
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
- Illinois Army National Guard
- Illinois Air National Guard
- Illinois State Guard
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Company must be registered in the State of Illinois. |
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Establish Company Image & Reputation |
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Solicit Community & Peer Recognition |
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Exhibit Company Pride & Honor |
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Publicize Company Ownership Structure |
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Distinguish Oneself from Competitors |
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Network with Supporters of the Military |
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Illinois SBA™ Certification Number |
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Signed Letters of Certification |
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Certification Certificates |
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Certification Seals & Decals |
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24-Hour Online Verification |
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24-Hour Cellular Phone Verification |
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Transparency in Ownership 
Illinois SBA™ Veteran Owned Business Certification does not require audited financial statements; no classroom or course attendance; no minimum years in operation; and no "on-site examination" of your company's office is required. Multiple veteran-owners are allowed to achieve 51% veteran ownership requirement. Absentee veteran-ownership is permitted. Non-veteran ownership must be limited to 49%. Illinois SBA™ Veteran Owned Business Certification is great for start-ups, home-based businesses, established corporations, and other veteran-owned organizations as a marketing tool used to generate customer loyalty and potential clients. Sign-Up Now.
We Are the Ownership Class™
1. Illinois SBA™ Terms of Service. |
