Partner With Owners In Honor™
Every week, more than 10,000 small businesses close because no qualified successor steps forward. At the same time, 200,000+ veterans transition out of service — ready to lead, but locked out of ownership. Your partnership is the bridge.
You're Not Just Backing a Nonprofit.
You're Activating a Movement.
Owners In Honor™ bridges the gap between small businesses at risk of closing and the veteran leaders ready to take command. Your partnership — whether through financial sponsorship, regional activation, or professional services — doesn’t disappear into overhead. It becomes strategy, support, and ownership.
When you partner with Owners In Honor™, you’re activating leadership, driving community growth, and advancing generational impact — one acquisition at a time.
Source: Internal Impact Analysis, Owners In Honor™ (2024)
2x
Veterans are twice as likely to create jobs within their first year of ownership
3x
Veterans are three times more likely to remain in and reinvest in their local communities
$250K–$1M+
Annual economic output generated per veteran-owned business acquired
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsors are the force multipliers behind the Owners In Honor™ mission. From funding individual fellowship journeys to presenting sponsorship of national events, your investment carries your name behind something that genuinely matters — and delivers ROI measured in jobs saved, legacies preserved, and communities strengthened.
LEGACY SPONSOR
$50,000+
Become a driving force in shaping the future of veteran entrepreneurship. Legacy Sponsors receive national recognition across all programs and events, exclusive co-branding rights, presenting sponsor status across 10+ annual events, named fellowship funding, and direct access to OIH leadership for advisory and strategic alignment.
Best for: National brands, foundations, and corporations with veteran-focused CSR mandates.
PATRIOT SPONSOR
$25,000
Fuel ownership journeys for multiple veteran fellows and earn recognition across major events, media, and our digital platforms. Patriot Sponsors receive prominent logo placement, featured storytelling through OIH communications, and optional advisory board opportunities.
Best for: Regional corporations, financial institutions, and veteran-serving organizations.
VALOR SPONSOR
$10,000
Champion the legacy of veteran leaders by funding critical ownership support and gaining visibility at key events and across our digital channels. Valor Sponsors are featured in OIH event programs, email communications, and social media campaigns.
Best for: Mid-size businesses, professional service firms, and community foundations.
FOUNDATION SPONSOR
$5,000
Fully sponsor one veteran’s journey to business ownership — from training through acquisition — and receive select event visibility and recognition in OIH impact reporting.
Best for: Small businesses, individual donors with corporate vehicles, and local foundations.
Allied Service Providers
Allied Service Providers are trusted professionals — in law, accounting, M&A advisory, marketing, HR, IT, insurance, and beyond — who extend discounted or pro bono services to Owners In Honor™ fellows and operators. When you join our Allied network, you aren’t just providing a service. You’re equipping a veteran to succeed, scale, and build something lasting.
Access to
Vetted Clients
Every veteran we refer to you has been through our program — they are financially engaged, mission-focused, and serious about their business. No cold leads. No tire-kickers.
Mission
Alignment
Your firm’s name carries the endorsement of Owners In Honor™ — a Candid Platinum nonprofit with a growing national footprint and a community that talks. Allied partners are referenced in our training, our events, and our fellow network.
Community
Impact
By equipping veterans with professional expertise, you’re ensuring their service continues — this time through local economic leadership, job creation, and community investment. Your expertise makes the mission work.
Legal
M&A attorneys, business transaction counsel, contract review
Accounting &
Tax
CPAs with small business acquisition experience
Financing
SBA lenders, alternative lenders, financial advisors
Business
Brokerage
Brokers with veteran-aligned deal flow and succession focus
HR & People
HR consultants, recruiting firms, benefits advisors
Marketing
Brand, digital, and communications support for new operators
Technology
CRM implementation, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity
Insurance
Business, liability, and key-person coverage for operators
Regional Partners
Owners In Honor™ was built to scale across America — not just from the top down, but from the ground up. Our regional partners are the boots-on-the-ground champions who connect veteran leaders to opportunity, elevate local small businesses, and activate mission support from coast to coast. They host events, fuel fellowships, and protect legacies that matter in the communities they know best.
NORTHEAST
From small towns in Pennsylvania to the heart of Boston’s business districts, our Northeast partners are fueling ownership transitions with legacy in mind — helping veterans step into businesses that have shaped their communities for generations.
SOUTHEAST
In the Southeast, we’re activating a strong network of veteran-friendly brokers, business owners & operators, and foundations. Fireside Sessions here are intimate and honest — where real ownership stories and real opportunities meet in the same room.
MIDWEST
America’s heartland is filled with family-run businesses ready for their next chapter. Regional ambassadors in the Midwest are connecting veterans to Main Street legacies that built entire towns — and finding buyers who understand what that means.
SOUTHWEST
In Texas and beyond, our partners lead with grit and generosity — backing both funding and mentorship, and hosting powerhouse regional events that spotlight veteran operators and the businesses they’re building.
WEST COAST
Innovation meets tradition on the West Coast, where our partners bridge generational small businesses with mission-minded new owners & operators. Diverse communities, strong economies, and layered long-term impact.
Ready to Back the Mission?
Whether it’s capital, expertise, regional presence, or professional services — you’ve got something we can put to work. Here’s how to take the next step.
Not sure which category fits? Start with a general inquiry and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Corporate
Sponsors
Contact our development team to discuss sponsorship tiers, custom packages, CSR alignment, and event partnership opportunities.
Regional
Partners
Tell us where you are and what you bring. We’ll connect you with our regional activation team and discuss how to plug into your area’s veteran business ecosystem.
Allied
Providers
Tell us your discipline and what you’re able to offer veterans in our network — discounted rates, pro bono engagements, or a combination.
Partner-Supported Events
Our events are where the mission becomes visible — where veteran buyers, operators, and community leaders gather to learn, connect, and build. Partners are featured at every event they support.