Join Idaho's Free Veteran Entrepreneur Community
VEA is 100% free for Idaho veterans, active military members, and their spouses. Choose the path that fits you below, standard VEA membership or the Mission43 partner path.
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How do you join the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance?
Joining VEA is free and takes a few minutes. Choose your path below, complete a short onboarding form, and you are matched with the programs, mentors, and events that fit where your business is right now.
Membership is open to veterans of any branch or era, still-serving service members, and military spouses who live in Idaho or are relocating here. There is no cost, no dues, and no upsell.
Choose Your Path
Same free membership. Same access. Pick the application that matches how you found us.
FOUND US ALL BY YOURSELF?
For Idaho veterans, active military, and military spouses joining VEA directly. Full access to every VEA program, event, and resource. Free, always.
- • Open to Idaho veterans, active military, and spouses
- • Full access to every VEA program and event
- • Confirmed within one business day
SENT BY OUR MUCH COOLER FRIENDS AT MISSION43?
If Mission43 pointed you our way, welcome aboard! We are incredibly lucky to be partnered with an organization doing so much good in Idaho.
- • For current Mission43 community members
- • Same full access to every VEA program and event
- • Tagged for Mission43 partner coordination
Not sure which path is right? Email info@vealliance.org and we'll point you in the right direction.
What You Get
Free Programs
Instant access to every VEA program, Entrepreneur Forward, AI Assisted Onboarding, One-on-One Strategy sessions, and every new program added to the library.
Free Events
Free admission to every VETworking event in Meridian and Coeur d'Alene, the Veteran Entrepreneur Summit, BEW Military Track, and all VEA community events.
Mentorship and Strategy
One-on-one access to experienced veteran business mentors and strategy advisors who have built businesses and understand the military-to-entrepreneur transition.
A Statewide Network
Connect with 1.4K+ Idaho veteran entrepreneurs, military spouses, mentors, partners, and resource providers who are building businesses across Idaho.
Who Can Join
Veterans
Any Idaho veteran who has served in any branch of the U.S. military, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, or National Guard.
Active Military
Active duty military members stationed in or connected to Idaho who are starting or growing a business.
Military Spouses
Spouses of Idaho veterans and active military members who are starting or growing a business in Idaho.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us at info@vealliance.org.
How to Join VEA, It Takes 2 Minutes
Choose Your Path
Pick the standard VEA application or, if you're already part of Mission43, the Mission43 partner path.
Fill Out the Form
Complete VEA's free membership application. It takes about two minutes.
Get Confirmed and Onboard
VEA reviews your application within one business day. Once confirmed, you'll start AI Assisted Onboarding and unlock every program and event.
Questions About Joining VEA
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Monthly VETworking and the annual Veteran Entrepreneur Summit are open to all members.
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