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Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles

FAVOB is the ONLY state-wide business association singularly focused on the interests and success of Florida veteran owned businesses.

Vision – To be the leading statewide organization and recognized voice for veteran owned businesses that positions Florida as the “Veteran State of Choice” to own and operate a business

Mission – FAVOB is an association of veteran and patriot owned businesses that provides professional development programs, networking events, supplier diversity and commercial business opportunities and advocacy that delivers the opportunity for our members to THRIVE professionally and personally

Guiding Principles

  • Trust the bond of service and honor the camaraderie we all share
  • Deal fairly with everyone you meet and represent FAVOB with the highest professional standards
  • Participate fully in FAVOB, meet your commitments, and take the lead to accomplish your assigned tasks
  • Be of greater value to the community you serve, than the products and services you sell
  • Help your veteran brothers and sisters by focusing on opportunities that will help them succeed professionally and personally

"GI's CAN" Value Proposition - FAVOB's Purpose in Action

Galvanize support of our vision to be the leading state-wide organization and recognized voice for Veteran-Owned businesses that positions Florida as the “Veteran State of Choice” to own and operate a business

Inform and Educate everyone about our Vision, Mission, and Value Proposition. Inform our members about the value of membership and FAVOB’s products and services. Inform legislators and stakeholders about the “value of the veteran business” and the benefit of creating VOB business opportunities in the state of Florida

Connect our members to:

  • Each other and to the business opportunities that increase revenue and profitability, so our member businesses THRIVE
  • The support and services they need to start and grow their business
    opportunities that enhances their personal and professional life

Advocate for legislation, policy, and programs that create supplier diversity and business opportunities for our members at the local, state, and national level to be able compete on a level-playing field

Network with like-minded VOBs and work together for our mutual benefit. Create networking opportunities and events for our members to do business with each other and to access each other’s network for mutual benefit