AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / The Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Owners in Honor (OIH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans transition into business ownership. This statewide initiative will connect veterans with experienced business brokers who can help guide them through the process of acquiring small businesses in Texas.

As part of the partnership, participating TABB members have committed to offering pro bono support to veterans in the OIH program by helping them evaluate potential businesses for acquisition and guiding them through key aspects of the due diligence process. This assistance is designed to equip veteran buyers with the insights and confidence needed to make informed decisions as they pursue business ownership.

These services will be offered to veterans at no cost!

"Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and resilience into business ownership. At TABB, we believe in empowering that transition with the tools and guidance needed to succeed," said Joshua Carnes, Vice President of TABB. "This partnership with Owners in Honor gives our members a meaningful way to give back, by helping those who have served our country become the next generation of small business owners."

Owners in Honor is committed to helping veterans pursue entrepreneurship by providing educational resources, mentorship, and access to acquisition opportunities. The organization sees the partnership with TABB as a strategic step forward in expanding its reach and impact across the state.

"Veterans are uniquely equipped for small business ownership, they bring curiosity, coachability, courage, and commitment to community to the table," said Patrick Flood, Founder of Owners in Honor. "Navigating a business acquisition can be complex without the right guidance. Through this partnership with TABB, Texas Veterans gain access to vetted, seasoned brokers who understand what makes a deal viable and how to get it across the finish line. It's a powerful step forward in our mission to empower the next generation of Veteran business owners in Texas."

About the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB):
Founded in 1979, TABB is the largest and oldest business brokerage association in Texas. With a mission to support ethical and effective business transfers, TABB provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for professionals throughout the state.

About Owners in Honor (OIH):
Owners in Honor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering U.S. military veterans and their spouses to become successful business owners through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). By providing specialized training, one-on-one mentorship, and strategic partnerships with industry professionals and capital providers, Owners in Honor is creating a clear and achievable pathway for veterans and their families to acquire and operate thriving small businesses.

Media Contacts:
Joshua Carnes, Vice President, Texas Association of Business Brokers |Principal, Lion Business Advisors

Patrick Flood, Founder & CEO, Owners In Honor

Contact Information

Joshua Carnes
Principal | Sr. M&A Advisor
jcarnes@lionbusinessbrokers.com
5127218683

Patrick Flood
Founder & CEO
patrick@ownersinhonor.org
9109885252

SOURCE: Lion Business Brokers