Resources for Boise Veterans
Free business education, mentorship, and monthly networking for veteran entrepreneurs and military spouses in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, and across the Treasure Valley.
Built for Boise's Veteran Entrepreneurs
Boise has one of the fastest-growing veteran populations in the country, and it shows in the founders launching businesses across the Treasure Valley. VEA exists to make sure every Boise-area veteran and military spouse has a free path into entrepreneurship, from first idea to first employee and beyond.
Members get access to monthly in-person VETworking events, one-on-one strategy sessions, AI-assisted onboarding, and a statewide network of over 1K veteran founders. There are no fees, no upsells, and no gatekeeping.
Free Support for Boise Veterans
VETworking Boise
Monthly veteran networking events in Boise and the Treasure Valley. Free for all VEA members.
See Upcoming Events →Free Business Programs
Every VEA program is available to Boise veterans and military spouses at no cost.
View All Programs →One-on-One Strategy
Free strategy sessions for Boise-area veteran entrepreneurs and military spouses.
Request a Session →Idaho Business Guides
Step-by-step guides on starting a business, grants, and veteran-focused loans in Idaho.
Read the Guides →Statewide Veteran Network
Connect with 1K+ Idaho veteran entrepreneurs, with the largest active community in Boise.
Join VEA Free →Local Resource Directory
Curated funding, training, and support resources built specifically for Idaho veterans.
Open the Directory →Boise Veteran FAQ
What free business support is available to Boise veterans?
VEA offers Boise-area veterans and military spouses free monthly VETworking events, one-on-one strategy sessions, AI-assisted onboarding, and access to a curated resource directory covering grants, loans, and training.
Where do veteran entrepreneurs meet in Boise?
VEA hosts monthly VETworking events in Boise and rotating stops across the Treasure Valley. Meridian, Nampa, and Eagle veteran founders regularly attend. See the events calendar for the next date and location.
Do I have to be a business owner to join?
No. VEA membership is free and open to Idaho veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses at every stage, from idea to established business.
How is VEA different from other Boise veteran groups?
VEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused specifically on veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship in Idaho. Every program, event, and resource is free to members.
Join Boise's Veteran Entrepreneur Community
VEA is free for all Idaho veterans, active military, and their spouses. Membership takes about two minutes.