Veteran Business Collective

08/13/2026

When you hit up the VBC chapter tonight at The Pit Backyard BBQ, you’ll see what this community is really about: veterans supporting veterans.

VBC member John, veteran business owner and his brother share a bit about their business, making connections, and emulating what it means to opening doors because they genuinely want to to see others succeed.

Naturally, there’s a little veteran humor mixed in. Tonight, that might mean giving our VBC member and owner of The Pit a hard time if his son stops by to say hi, interact with customers and “learn the ropes” of the family business..

But underneath the jokes is something meaningful which is a community built around service, entrepreneurship, mentorship and veterans continuing to show up for one another long after the uniform comes off.

08/13/2026

Calling all Wilmington area veteran business owners and entrepreneurs - we’re meeting tonight.

Join the Veteran Business Collective (VBC) from 6–8 PM at The Pit Backyard BBQ in Leland for an evening focused on business, connection and helping each other grow.

Bring what you’re working on. Bring a challenge you’re trying to solve. Bring a connection or resource that could help someone else.

VBC is about veterans supporting veterans in business sharing experience, opening doors and building stronger businesses together.

📍 The Pit Backyard BBQ | Leland
⏰ Tonight | 6–8 PM

Come ready to connect.

07/09/2026

VBC Wilmington Chapter: This is your reminder that our July meeting is tonight from 6-8pm at The Eagle’s Dare.

07/04/2026

Land of the free…because of the brave!

06/30/2026

Jacksonville: Don’t forget about our first Friday coffee social at Blend Cafe at 8am!

06/24/2026

Our VBC member, Josh is looking for some boat space for his non-profit veteran run organization where they take veterans and military members out sailing! Share this post around and let’s help them out.

06/18/2026

Jacksonville: Don't forget to join us for our meeting tonight from 5-7pm at Carolina Ale House. Bring your business cards, your coworkers and be ready to network and refer business!

06/14/2026

Congratulations to owner and VBC member, John White for earning this achievement!

A very big THANK YOU for voting us Best BBQ in the WWAY Viewer’s Choice Awards! We are so grateful for all of the love and support!

06/12/2026

Said no one ever…

06/10/2026

Reminder not to miss our monthly event at The Pit Backyard BBQ tomorrow from 6-8pm in Leland, NC! Get to know the owner John, network with other businesses and make lasting relationships with others who have served!