NVBDC Celebrates America's 250th with JROTC Golf Classic

Scholarship fundraiser supports next generation of veteran leaders

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is hosting the First Annual NVBDC JROTC Golf Classic on June 22, 2026 at Paint Creek Country Club in Lake Orion, Michigan. The event will raise critical scholarship funds for JROTC cadets pursuing higher education, career readiness, and leadership development opportunities, while also celebrating America's 250th anniversary and honoring NVBDC's founding legacy.

Why it matters

The NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program represents an investment in the next generation of American leaders, equipping young cadets with the resources and support needed to succeed in college, careers, and future service roles. By empowering these future leaders, the program strengthens the veteran ecosystem and creates lasting community impact.

The details

The inaugural golf classic will unite corporate partners, veteran entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a day of networking, camaraderie, and mission-driven impact. Sponsorship and participation directly contribute to scholarship funding that helps remove barriers to education for JROTC cadets.

  • The First Annual NVBDC JROTC Golf Classic will take place on June 22, 2026.
  • The event is being held in recognition of America's 250th anniversary.

The players

Dr. Sid E. Taylor

NVBDC Board Member and Executive Director of the NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program. Vietnam Combat Veteran 1968 - 69. 3rd Marine Division. 3rd Battalion. Lima Company.

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)

The leading third-party certification organization ensuring credible and reliable verification of veteran-owned businesses of all sizes. NVBDC works to provide veteran entrepreneurs with access to corporate supply chains while supporting initiatives that strengthen veteran economic success, education, and community impact.

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What they’re saying

“The NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program represents an investment in leadership, character, and future opportunity. These cadets embody the values of service and discipline that define our nation's strength.”

— Dr. Sid E. Taylor, NVBDC Board Member and Executive Director of the NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

Those interested in participating or sponsoring the event are encouraged to visit NVBDC's events page or go directly to Birdease.

The takeaway

By investing in the next generation of veteran leaders through the NVBDC JROTC Scholarship Program, the organization is strengthening the veteran ecosystem, creating pathways for service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses, and honoring America's 250-year legacy of service and discipline.