{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/collaborative-shared-technologies-nvbdc-certification","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/collaborative-shared-technologies-nvbdc-certification.md","title":"Collaborative Shared Technologies Wins NVBDC Veteran Certification","headline":"Collaborative Shared Technologies Earns NVBDC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Certification","description":"Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC received NVBDC certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business.","section":"Regulation & Approvals","published_at":"2026-10-15T08:36:27+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-15T08:36:27+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC received certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business from the National Veteran Business Development Council.","The company is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and was founded by retired U.S. Air Force veteran Asha Aziza Peterson.","The firm holds NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise certification, a Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise designation, and Prince George's County Certified-Based Small Business certification."],"companies":[{"name":"Collaborative Shared Technologies","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"https://collaborativesharedtech.net"}],"source":{"publisher":"EIN Presswire","title":"Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC® Achieves NVBDC Certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)","url":"https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949754393/collaborative-shared-technologies-llc-achieves-nvbdc-certification-as-a-service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-sdvob"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Regulation & Approvals","Collaborative Shared Technologies"],"body_markdown":"Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC, a veteran-owned professional services and consulting firm, announced on October 15, 2026 that it received certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business from the National Veteran Business Development Council. The company said the certification expands its supplier diversity credentials and supports corporate partnerships. [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949754393/collaborative-shared-technologies-llc-achieves-nvbdc-certification-as-a-service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-sdvob) published the announcement.\n\n## What the NVBDC Certification Covers\n\nThe National Veteran Business Development Council is a third-party certification organization that verifies veteran ownership, management, and operational control of businesses seeking to participate in corporate supplier diversity programs. Through its independent certification process, NVBDC verified that Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC meets its eligibility requirements for service-disabled veteran business ownership and control. The certification strengthens the company's visibility among corporations, supplier diversity professionals, and procurement organizations seeking qualified veteran-owned suppliers.\n\nCollaborative Shared Technologies LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Minority-Owned professional services and consulting firm headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Founded by Asha Aziza Peterson, a retired United States Air Force veteran and Founder and Chief Executive Officer, the company provides consulting, training, and advisory services in Knowledge Management, Enterprise Intelligence, AI Readiness, Information Governance, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Modernization, Business Process Improvement, Organizational Change Management, and Workforce Development.\n\n\"Receiving NVBDC certification represents a significant milestone for Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC and reflects the values of service, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement that have shaped my leadership throughout my military and entrepreneurial career,\" said Asha Aziza Peterson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC.\n\n## Existing Certifications and Planned Next Steps\n\nThe NVBDC certification complements the company's existing business certifications and designations, including National Minority Supplier Development Council Minority Business Enterprise certification, a Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise designation, and Prince George's County Certified-Based Small Business certification. The company intends to leverage its NVBDC certification to pursue corporate supplier registration opportunities, supplier diversity matchmaking programs, strategic teaming arrangements, and subcontracting partnerships. Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC also maintains a [government contracting website](https://collaborativesharedtech.net) alongside its corporate site.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}