For veteran business owners who are eligible , National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) now provides 3rd party certification as Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) . This certification is acknowledged by certain corporations and state/municipality government entities. The NWBOC certification can therefore be used in place of multiple state and local certification with entities that acknowledge and accept it. It is wise to verify that the corporation or government entity you are pursuing a contract or relationship with will accept this certification.