Illinois Veteran Owned Business Directory Top 10 Best Illinois Food and Drink Veteran Owned Businesses

Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company is a Local Craft Brewery with Taproom and Biergarden. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Taught me to be a leader.

We are a seasonal business from May – Oct. We can be found at community events throughout Chicago – land. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My time in the military prepared me very well considering I am doing the same thing I was doing while on active duty just on a smaller scale […]

Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing great-tasting coffee to people everywhere. Every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee connoisseurs. Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee […]

Real Deal Vending Solutions specializes in providing reliable vending machines stocked regularly with high-quality pre-packaged snacks and beverages. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military has prepared me to be a better business owner by instilling values, building my character, and my leadership abilities.

S.I. Vend, LLC: Amusement & Bulk vending business,Claw/Crane machines, high end merchandisers, gumballs, capsuled toys, stickers & tattoos. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My military experience has brought me the courage and discipline it takes to make tough, smart decisions.

Our goal is to not only serve Americans the best coffee experience ever, we use our business to help empower Women Veterans and Women Business Owners, and support veteran and first responder programs for PTSD. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military has helped me as a business owner to be able to […]

TKI Ranch is a small scale farm selling meat goat, lamb, eggs, and other livestock. We utilize sustainable practices, natural feeds, and humane animal care. We are also working toward creating a place that disabled veterans can come, work through horticulture therapy, animal therapies, and other therapies that will become available. Comments on the Military […]

Seasonings and spices designed for the everyday cook to make a gourmet meal with ease! Gluten Free, No GMO, No MSG, NO Sugar, Low Sodium.

It all started with two military veterans who were frankly tired of their local coffee shops overcharging them for horrible coffee. ​ As career military professionals, the two decided to put their skills to work, identifying how to drastically cut the cost of coffee while still providing a great cup of Joe. Almost one year […]