Where Veteran-Owned Business Missions Become Funded Realities
We eliminate the red tape and connect veterans with the funding, resources, and support they've earned — and walk beside them every step of the way.
Tough on the outside. Solid at the core. Grown to lead.
Grit in the armor. Gold in the heart.
The Challenge Veterans Face
Too many veterans struggle to access the support that rightfully exists for them.
Complex Navigation
Outdated websites. Wrong phone numbers. Bureaucratic mazes that waste precious time and create frustration when trying to find business support.
Paperwork Overload
Even when veterans connect with resources, they often face walls of paperwork and "figure-it-out-yourself" processes that derail progress.
Missed Opportunities
The result? Underfunded businesses. Unrealized potential. Too many veterans going it alone when support exists but remains inaccessible.
How We Help - At No Cost
We are not just another directory. We personally match veterans with programs
they qualify for — then help clear every hurdle.
Business Launch
Support
Financial Structure &
Funding Alignment
Brand Strategy &
Mentorship
Automations &
AI Tools
Entity setup, planning, and paperwork — streamlined.
Funding is out there — we help you secure it
Your mission deserves to be seen and understood.
Smarter tools. Less
busywork.
More focus
From legal formation to business plan development, we help veterans get properly established and set up for long-term growth.
We match you with the right grants, assist with applications, and build the financial projections and systems funders are looking for.
We help shape your messaging, design go-to-market strategies, and provide mentoring to help you lead with confidence.
From CRM automations to GPT- powered assistants, we build tech that saves time and helps you operate like a pro from day one.
Join Our Veteran Network
Every Tuesdays @ 3PM EST
The Challenge Veterans Face
Too many veterans struggle to access the support that rightfully exists for them.
Complex Navigation
Outdated websites. Wrong phone numbers. Bureaucratic mazes that waste precious time and create frustration when trying to find business support.
Paperwork Overload
Even when veterans connect with resources, they often face walls of paperwork and "figure-it-out-yourself" processes that derail progress.
Missed Opportunities
The result? Underfunded businesses. Unrealized potential. Too many veterans going it alone when support exists but remains inaccessible.
How We Help - At No Cost
We are not just another directory. We personally match veterans with programs
they qualify for — then help clear every hurdle.
Business Launch
Support
Entity setup, planning, and paperwork — streamlined.
From legal formation to business plan development, we help veterans get properly established and set up for long-term growth.
Financial Structure &
Funding Alignment
Funding is out there — we help you secure it
We match you with the right grants, assist with applications, and build the financial projections and systems funders are looking for.
Brand Strategy &
Mentorship
Your mission deserves to be seen and understood.
We help shape your messaging, design go-to-market strategies, and provide mentoring to help you lead with confidence.
Automations &
AI Tools
Smarter tools. Less
busywork.
More focus
From CRM automations to GPT- powered assistants, we build tech that saves time and helps you operate like a pro from day one.
Join Our Veteran Network
Every Tuesdays @ 3PM EST
VOB Business Network™
A program of
Abiding Abode
Led By Veterans, For Veterans
Our team brings decades of experience in business leadership,
military service, and veteran support.
Frank Yeager
Army Veteran
President
ADA Contractor with extensive
experience in military and
civilian sectors.
Dawn Yeager
Treasurer
Admin & Organizational
Operations, Co-Founder.
Erin
Vanenkevort,
PhD
Secretary
Research Scientist, Grant
Writer, Healthcare
Biostatistician
John Turner
SgtMaj. USMC (Ret)
Vietnam Veteran
Board Member
Financial Advisor,
Veteran Advocate
Michael Garrity
Air Force Veteran
Board Member
Founder of
THE GARRITY GROUP
Business Tax Strategist
Succession Planning
Clay Hicks
Vice Chair, Community &
Network Development
National Networking Leader,
Founder of H7 Network
B2B Networking Strategist, Author
Jim Mills
Navy Veteran
Board Member
Background Screening Industry, Compliance Expert
Gina Chen
Legal Advisor
Board Member
Founder & Managing Attorney of One Ally
Yale-trained attorney with 10+ years in M&A, now advocate for purpose-driven businesses.
Kevin Jackson
Executive Director
(Non-Board)
VOB Founder
25+ years in CFO strategy,
operations systems & business launches. Inspired by a lifelong connection to the military community.
Led By Veterans, For Veterans
Our team brings decades of experience in business leadership,
military service, and veteran support.
Michael Garrity
Air Force Veteran
Board Member
Founder of
THE GARRITY GROUP
Business Tax Strategist
Succession Planning
Clay Hicks
Vice Chair, Community &
Network Development
National Networking Leader,
Founder of H7 Network
B2B Networking Strategist, Author
Gina Chen
Legal Advisor
Board Member
Founder & Managing Attorney of One Ally
Yale-trained attorney with 10+ years in M&A, now advocate for purpose-driven businesses.
Kevin Jackson
Executive Director
(Non-Board)
VOB Founder
25+ years in CFO strategy,
operations systems & business launches. Inspired by a lifelong connection to the military community.
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