Palm Beach North Veterans Business Coalition

The Palm Beach North Veterans Business Coalition, hosted by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, is a dedicated initiative designed to support and empower veteran entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. This coalition serves as a platform for networking, mentorship, business development, and community engagement. By bringing together veterans and local business leaders, the coalition aims to foster economic opportunity, share resources, and highlight the unique value that veterans bring to the business community.

Quick Stats

73,000 veterans in Palm Beach County
1,430,000+ veterans in the State of Florida
7% start their own business (as compared to 9.8% from civilians)

Upcoming Calendar

Next Meeting: TBA for January
Next Business Before Hours: Honoring Our Veterans – November 20th
Next Gathering: Alongside the Palm Beach North Healthcare and Life Science (HCLS) Committee Meeting @ the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center (West Palm Beach VA) - December 10 from 8 - 9 a.m. - Palm Beach North Chamber Members Welcome

See the full calendar on the Chamber’s Calendar

Networking, Programming & Events Jobs & Mentorship Tools, Resources, Advocacy & Support

Networking, Programming & Events

Veterans Build 2025 - November 7, 2025
Tequesta Chili Cook-Off – November 8, 2025
Wellington Rotary Ruck March - November 9 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Jupiter – November 11th/annually at 9 a.m.
Veterans Salute Celebration in Palm Beach Gardens– November 11th/annually at 11 a.m.
Business Before Hours: Honoring Our Veterans – November 20, 2025
Wellington Ruck March and Food Drive – November/annually
Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon – December 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Running For Heroes 5K – May 2026 (before Memorial Day)
Memorial Day Ceremony in Jupiter – Monday, annually on Memorial Day at 9 a.m.
Treasure Coast Bonito Blast – August 2026
Devil Dog 5k/10k – September 2026
MISSION UNITED Event Calendar
Regularly scheduled Veteran Community Socials
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Events
Veteran Services Event Calendar, Palm Beach County

Jobs & Mentorship

Careers & Jobs – Visit our friends at CareerSource Palm Beach County and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center for more information!
Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair – November/annually
Careers at Chamber Member companies, such as:
- DSS prioritizes job opportunities for Veterans and their spouses.
- NextEra Energy needs leader Veterans to develop innovative, industry-leading solutions to complex challenges in the energy industry.
- Carrier Corporation created their Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) in November of 2020 and are looking for Veterans to work with them.
- CareerSource Palm Beach County
Starting a Business? Check out the Local Business Resource Center: https://www.pbnbiz.com/

Tools, Resources, Advocacy & Support

Mental Health Crisis 24/7 Hotline: Dial 1-800-273-8255 You are not alone!
Veteran Services within Palm Beach North Chamber Member companies
Veteran-owned businesses – support our locally owned-and-operated Veteran Businesses!
Urgent Financial Assistance and Critical Dental: Wounded Veterans Relief Fund - a 501c3 Florida Nonprofit organization that provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to Florida’s eligible wounded and disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida. WVRF partners with the VA to provide vital resources for veterans.
Housing for Vital Medical Care: Friends of Fisher House - a local non-profit 501 (c) (3) that supports the various needs of the West Palm Beach VA Fisher House to ensure Veterans and their families experience the comforts of home while receiving vital medical care at the VA or a nearby facility. Friends of Fisher House is governed by an all-volunteer Board, most of whom are Veterans, and operates without paid staff.
Free Legal Support: Veterans Advocacy Project with The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. – removes barriers to wellbeing and overall health for eligible Palm Beach Countyveterans, their family and caregivers, and service members through the provision of free legal civil advice, consultation, representation and education related to housing, child support modifications, increasing V.A. disability ratings, requested upgrades to the character of discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, and access to healthcare.
Pets for Patriots, Furry Friends Humane – helping United States military veterans adopt a new pet friend while giving the most overlooked, undervalued shelter dogs and cats hope and home.
Veterans Build, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County - an annual fundraiser and community build/repair effort that supports veterans and active service members in our community.
Mission United, United Way of Palm Beach County - serving those who served our country by ensuring veterans receive the support needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives after completing military service. This is accomplished by fostering communication and collaboration among these agencies while providing capacity-building and financial support grants.
Free Veteran Services, Palm Beach County - assists and counsels former and current members of the Armed Forces who reside in Palm Beach County.