January 2026 NVSBC First Call Newsletter

Author: Zack Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, National Veteran Small Business Coalition

Here is NVSBC’s January 2026 edition of its First Call newsletter, informing you of the latest developments affecting veteran businesses in the federal marketplace. In this month’s issue:

• “Acceptance, Commitment, and Action: Your Path to Success in ’26” by Zack Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, NVSBC
• Around the NVSBC:
  • Welcome New & Renewed Member Organizations
  • Engagement Meetings
  • Calls to Action
    • January/February Calendar of Events
• NVSBC Training Corner:
  • “NVSBC Launches Expanded Finance Symposium for 2026, Marking a New Era in Capital Readiness,” by Marie Myszkier, Director of Training, NVSBC
  • “Finance Fundamentals for Federal Contacts: What Every Business Owner Must Know”, John Cochran, Consulting Manager, NVSBC
• Development Dispatch:
  • “Building Bridges: Celebrating Our Fellowship Program Sponsors,” Adelaide Kahn, Development Director
• January Partnership Deals for NVSBC Member Organization
• Featured Thought Leadership
  • Resilience Is the New Differentiator: How Small Veteran-Owned Business Compete with Big Primes,” by Amy E. Bennett, VP, Business Resilience DuraBante
• Other Events:
  • Member Spotlight: Let’s Celebrate Your GovCon Success
  • Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award
  • Registration + Sponsorships Open for Finance Symposium
  • NVSBC In the Community: Outreach Events
• NVSBC Board of Directors
  • Meet Your NVSBC Board of Directors

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View the January 2026 Newsletter here (PDF)