Join VEA

    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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    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
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    Partner Path

    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
    Join via Mission43

    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 900+ 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

    01

    Choose Your Path

    Pick the standard VEA application or, if you're already part of Mission43, the Mission43 partner path.

    02

    Fill Out the Form

    Complete VEA's free membership application. It takes about two minutes.

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    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.

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    Questions About Joining VEA

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    What to Explore After Joining

    Browse Free VEA Programs

    Learn how VEA's three pillars, Educate, Empower, Connect are powering Idaho's veteran business community.

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    Find Your Next VEA Event

    Monthly VETworking and the annual Veteran Entrepreneur Summit are open to all members.

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    List Your Veteran-Owned Business

    Members can list in the Idaho Veteran Business Directory to grow visibility.

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    Ways to Get Involved

    Mentor, volunteer, partner, or donate to power VEA's free programming.

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