Question 1

Is VETBIZ Connect free to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Veteran-owned businesses, strategic alliance partners, government and military buyers, and veteran community organizations can enter the national network without a card. Free access includes the appropriate basic profile, discovery tools, and educational or event previews.

Question 2

What do annual Growth plans add?

Accepted Answer

Annual Growth plans add the supplier-side visibility, opportunity, partnership, messaging, marketplace, education, and workflow tools that fit the member role. VOB Growth is $199 per year, Small Business Partner Growth is $399 per year, Corporate Alliance is $999 per year, and Community Growth is $149 per year, each before applicable tax.

Question 3

How does Government and Military Buyer verification work?

Accepted Answer

Government and military procurement access remains free. A buyer submits official-work-email or agency information and acknowledges procurement integrity. The VETBIZ Connect review team evaluates the submission before protected sourcing, RFI, RFQ, and RFP tools are enabled.

Question 4

Can members post or respond to procurement opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Verified government and military buyers can prepare sourcing needs through the procurement-safe workflow. Supplier-side posting, response, visibility, and collaboration capabilities depend on the member role, verification, applicable plan, and opportunity requirements. Membership never guarantees a contract, award, introduction, or procurement preference.

Question 5

How do annual renewal and plan changes work?

Accepted Answer

Annual Growth plans renew at the displayed rate plus applicable tax unless cancelled before the next renewal. Members can choose a different eligible plan from their dashboard; planned changes are scheduled for the next annual renewal so the current term and entitlements remain clear.