President
Chuck Davis
US Army Veteran
Owner, Main Street Financial
President of CVOBA with a passion for empowering veterans and building bridges between veteran-owned businesses and the resources they need to succeed.
Low Country · South Carolina
Advocate. Educate.
Communicate. Elevate.
Veterans are twice as likely to start a small business — and twice as likely to fail in the first five years. CVOBA exists to change that, one veteran-owned business at a time.
Advocate
We speak for veteran entrepreneurs — to sponsors, agencies, and policymakers who shape the playing field.
Educate
We connect veterans to the VBOC, SBDC, and proven training that turns service experience into business acumen.
Communicate
We keep veteran-owned businesses informed — events, opportunities, partners, and the connections that matter.
Elevate
We open doors — to capital, contracts, and community — so veteran-owned businesses don't just survive, they lead.
Our Mission
A space where veteran-owned businesses thrive — together.
CVOBA meets monthly to network, share resources, and bring larger businesses and local government agencies to the table. We turn isolated effort into collective momentum across the Low Country and all of South Carolina.
What We Do
Five fronts. One mission.
Concrete commitments — not slogans. Here's how we serve veteran entrepreneurs every day.
01
Veteran Business Services
Offer veteran-owned business services to the public and grow demand for our members' work.
02
Sponsor & Service Connections
Connect veteran-owned businesses to sponsors, providers, and the resources that move the needle.
03
Local Events & Network
Inform veteran-owned businesses of relevant events, meetups, and opportunities across the Low Country.
04
Training & Veteran Services
Help veterans plug into VBOC, SBDC, and the full ecosystem of services available to those who served.
05
Government Pathways
Open the door to city, county, state, and federal entities for procurement, certifications, and contracts.
The Stakes
Veteran entrepreneurs deserve better odds.
The numbers tell a story we are determined to rewrite — in the Low Country first, then across South Carolina.
2×
More likely to start a small business
2×
More likely to fail within 5 years
1
Mission — to change those odds, together
Leadership
The veterans steering the mission.
CVOBA is led by veterans who've built businesses, served their country, and now serve the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs.
Vice President
Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani
US Air Force Veteran
Owner, Corporate Cycle Consulting
Vice President of CVOBA, championing veteran-owned businesses and advancing the association's mission across the Low Country and South Carolina.
Secretary
Mandy Ard
US Army Veteran
Owner, Nowhere Campground
Secretary of CVOBA, keeping the association organized, accountable, and ready to deliver for its members.
Treasurer
Dr. Lance Decker
US Air Force Veteran
Owner, Decklam Technologies, LLC
Treasurer of CVOBA, stewarding the association's finances and growing its digital presence and member connections.
Our Sponsors
Proud partners in the mission.
These veteran-owned businesses help power CVOBA and the entrepreneurs we serve.
Join the Movement
Ready to grow your veteran-owned business?
Whether you're a veteran entrepreneur, a sponsor, or a government partner — there's a seat at the table. Tell us how you'd like to be involved.
Monthly at ECPI University info@cvoba.org