Causes: Economic Development, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: The St. Louis Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC) is dedicated to helping men and women, who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces achieve the American dream of owning and successfully operating their own businesses. The Center will serve all Veterans and Active Duty personnel, including National Guard men and women and Reservists of all branches.

Programs: Rigorous training program designed to help veterans research and write a viable business plan in order to understand the feasibility of desired business. Veterans have the opportunity at the end of the 6-week program to submit a completed business plan and compete for up to $5,000 in start-up grants.