Mission
Veterans Built to Serve. Businesses Built to Lead.
The Upstate Veteran Business Network connects veteran-owned and veteran-led businesses across the Upstate — creating greater visibility, credibility, and opportunity for leaders who bring service, integrity, and disciplined execution to the marketplace.
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24+ · MEMBER BUSINESSES
10 · INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED
01 · Mission & Vision
Purpose, in two clear directives.
Built by Veterans, for Veterans — UVBN exists to translate the discipline of service into business momentum that benefits the entire Upstate.
Vision
Strengthen Veteran businesses to enrich and enliven the Upstate communities.
02 · The Network
Real members. Real activity. Real referrals.
UVBN isn't a logo on a flyer — it's a working network. Every number below reflects member-to-member activity moving Upstate businesses forward, across 10 industries and 24+ Veteran-led firms.
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Why the Upstate
90,769 Veterans call the Upstate home — and South Carolina has more Veterans per capita than any other state. UVBN is where their business momentum converges.
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03 · Member Network
The Veteran-led businesses of UVBN.
24+ businesses, 10 industries, one standard. Browse the network as it flows by — or tap a category to refine the lineup to just those businesses.
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04 · Our Values
Six values. One standard.
Service doesn't end at discharge. The values forged in uniform become the values that define how UVBN members run businesses, serve customers, and show up for each other.
When you support a UVBN business, you're reinforcing a standard — one built on character that's been tested, not assumed.
Integrity
Promises kept. Standards held. Truth told even when it's hard.
Positive Attitude
Forward momentum. Solutions before excuses. The mission gets done.
Service
The instinct that started in uniform — now applied to community and customers.
Accountability
Ownership of the outcome. No hiding behind process when results matter.
Esprit de Corps
Brotherhood. Sisterhood. The bond that turns colleagues into a unit.
Growth
Personal. Professional. Together. Never satisfied with where we are.
UVBN provides Veterans the framework for a professional network that generates referrals to grow businesses and strengthen the Upstate communities.
— UVBN Mission Statement
05 · Leadership
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The Veterans leading the charge.
Our board reflects the breadth of the Upstate Veteran business community — finance, technology, commerce, sales leadership, and lending — united by a shared commitment to the mission.
06 · Events & Community
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Where the network shows up.
Monthly networking, leadership panels, and community service days — the moments where business relationships become brotherhood.
Standing Meeting
All Members
UVBN Member Meetings
1st & 3rd Tuesday · Every Month
0830 (8:30 AM)
Rupert Huse Veteran Center
Quarterly Service Partner
Learn More & Donate
Serving Harvest Hope Food Bank
Every quarter, UVBN members serve alongside Harvest Hope — fighting hunger and feeding families across the Upstate. Join us for the next service day, or donate directly.
07 · Member Voices
Trust, in the words of those we serve beside.
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"UVBN didn't just connect me to other business owners — it connected me to a standard. Every member I've worked with has shown up exactly the way you'd expect from a Veteran."
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"The referrals coming through UVBN are different — they come with vetting and accountability built in. That's invaluable."
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"Joining UVBN was the single best move I made after transitioning to business. The mentorship and introductions accelerated everything."
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"When I hire a UVBN member, I know what I'm getting. No learning curve on professionalism. They show up ready."
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"This isn't a logo on a flyer. UVBN is a real community of leaders sharing wins, lessons, and real referrals."
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"The integrity inside this network is unmatched. I've never had to chase a UVBN member to follow through."
Enlist · Engage · Elevate
Stand beside Veterans who continue serving through business.
Whether you're a Veteran business owner, a community partner, or a customer who values integrity — there's a place for you in the network.
Membership Is Open To
- Veterans
- Spouses of Veterans
- First Responder Business Owners