The Veteran & First Responder Friendly Businesses of Maryland (VFRFB) program was developed with the primary goal of providing discounts for Veterans, Military members, First Responders, and their families, at Veteran & First Responder-friendly Maryland businesses. These local businesses are recognized and promoted for supporting our Veterans and First Responders and receive additional recognition if they are Veteran-owned businesses. The Veteran & First Responder Friendly Businesses creates a database of Veterans, First Responders, and their families to better assist in communication of Maryland Veteran or First Responder events and initiatives, as well as direct support to local Veteran or First Responder groups.