Veteran-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia and NJ

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• Construction, Renovations, & Architecture
• Non-Profits Supporting Vets
• Service & Repair
• Brand Marketing
• Commercial Supplier
• Finance
• E-Commerce
• Management Consulting
• Auto
• Coffee
• Recycling
• Healthcare
• Web Design & Development
• Court Reporting
• Floral Shop
• Photography
• Investigation & Security
• Laundromat
• Real Estate

Each November, we celebrate Veterans Day in the United States. This holiday serves as a day to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Veterans Day is an important way to acknowledge the contributions of vets, we don’t have to limit ourselves to just one day of the year.

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 2.52 million businesses in the United States are owned by military veterans. These firms employ more than 5 million people and have receipts of $1.14 trillion. Even after leaving the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, vets continue to give back to our country.

There are 58,478 veteran-owned businesses in New Jersey, and an additional 98,639 in Pennsylvania. These companies offer a wide range of products and services. With so many options to choose from, there is almost always a way to support veterans with every dollar that you spend.

At Bross & Frankel, we are proud to advocate for veterans. Our law firm is dedicated to helping vets with service-connected disabilities as they navigate the often complex Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) system.  In putting together this guide, we hope that residents of both New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area can find ways to support vets through their everyday purchases.

Construction, Renovations, & Architecture

If you need to build something, remodel, or simply need some work done around your house, there is probably a veteran-owned business for you. Many veterans pick up a range of skills while serving, including managing complicated projects. Their experience is often a tremendous asset when it comes to architecture, construction, and renovation projects.

Non-Profit Supporting Vets

We all have extra things around the house, and many of us put aside money to donate to charities each year. Why not give back to charities that support our nation’s heroes? By donating to these nonprofit organizations, you can not only help the vet that runs the group — but all veterans in our region.

Service & Repair

Many veterans spend their time in the military serving an important role: maintaining the vehicles and equipment that transport fellow servicemembers and allow them to carry out missions. When they return to the States, these service and repair skills can be put to work. If you’re in need of a company to fix things around your house, reach out to one of these veteran-owned businesses.

Brand Marketing

If you own a business yourself, then you know firsthand how important it is to market yourself well. This is particularly true in the age of the internet, when marketing and advertising is a lot more complicated than simply putting up a billboard or buying a commercial. These veteran-owned companies offer marketing services to help others grow their bottom line.

Commercial Supplier

Getting supplies in large quantities — and at a good price — can be a challenge. These veteran-owned businesses offer a range of supplies for companies of all sizes. Before placing an order with your usual supplier, check out these businesses and help to support a vet.

Finance

Financial planning is critical to your overall security. These veteran-owned financial service companies offer a range of services to meet your needs.

E-Commerce

If you are going to buy something like clothes or beef jerky anyways, why not support a veteran running their own ecommerce business? These companies offer a range of products to meet your needs.

Management Consulting

While many of us like to think that we can handle anything, the reality is that we often need to call in an expert to help with a specific task. These management consulting companies are all majority owned by veterans.

Auto

For most of us, having a car (or two) is a basic necessity, allowing us to get to work, go to the store, and just get around on a day-to-day-basis. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, consider purchasing one from a dealership owned by a veteran.

Coffee

Starting your day with a hot cup of coffee is an excellent way to get yourself going. For most Americans, coffee is a necessity. When you’re shopping for the perfect bean, take a look at these veteran-owned coffee companies.

Recycling

Unless you recently went through a Marie Kondo phase, chances are good that you have a lot of stuff laying around your house. If you’re trying to declutter, reach out to these veteran-owned recycling corporations to see what they can take off of your hands.

Healthcare

Healthcare is a basic necessity. These agencies provide specific services, and are owned by veterans.

Web Design & Development

These days, having a website for your business or organization is a must. Without a well-designed website, customers and people in the community don’t know if they can trust you. If you need someone to build a website from scratch for you, or simply want to revamp your current site, contact these veteran-owned businesses.

Court Reporting

When you are involved in a legal matter, a court reporter may be necessary to record what is said during various proceedings. If you need this type of professional, reach out to these veteran-owned businesses.

Floral Shop

Sending flowers is an important way to express your sympathy, say that you love someone, or to simply brighten someone’s day. When selecting a floral shop, consider these veteran-owned businesses.

Photography

Need a photographer? These vets put their skills to work to get the best shot. Check out these veteran-owned photography businesses today.

Investigation & Security

Unfortunately, many people have periods in their lives where they have a need for an investigator — or even a private security company. Look to these veteran-owned businesses for your investigation and security needs.

Laundromat

New apartment doesn’t have a washer and dryer? Or are your machines on the fritz? Whatever the case may be, if you need a laundromat, think about going to one that is owned by a veteran.

Real Estate

Whether you’re buying or selling, you may need help with your real estate. These companies are owned by vets, and offer a full range of real estate services.