Training & Events
June 10, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Business Start-up Workshop Series (In-Person)
The New McCree Theater, 4601 Clio Rd. Flint MI. 48503
Join VetBizCentral at the New McCree Theater on June 10 and June 17th from 10am - 11:30am to learn how to start-up a Veteran Owned Business. We'll review how to conduct Industry and Market Research, Business Plan Development and How to Prepare for Financing
June 11, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt. 4, Finding Opportunities: Leveraging APEX Accelerator Bid Match to Identify Gov. Bids
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4118525813188737879
Join VetBizCentral in Finding Opportunities: Leveraging APEX Accelerator Bid Match to Identify Gov. Bids. Part 4 of this series helps you to navigate finding opportunities in the World of Government Contracting. In this webinar we'll build on top of our last webinar to review APEX Accelerator Bid Match Program and how it can possible kick start your Veteran Owned Business in 2025.
June 17, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Business Start-up Workshop Series (In-Person)
The New McCree Theater, 4601 Clio Rd. Flint MI. 48503
Join VetBizCentral at the New McCree Theater on June 17th from 10am - 11:30am to learn how to start-up a Veteran Owned Business. We'll review how to conduct Industry and Market Research, Business Plan Development and How to Prepare for Financing
June 24, Managing Your Veteran Owned Business "Marketing 101"
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2924943269915653982
In todays fast paced world, it is a must that business owners keep the lines of communication open (sending or receiving information) to keep their clients and new consumers aware of new and innovative changes to the products or services that they provide. Any means of communicating to existing clients or the general public about your business is considered Marketing. During this webinar we'll review the Importance of Marketing, various types of Marketing, and how their utilized to provide you with the best Return on Your Investment
June 25, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Small Business Start-Up Orientation
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6110487940260468054
If you are Veteran, Active Duty, Army/Air National Guard or the Spouse of a Military Member you will not want to miss this opportunity to obtain the information. The Business Start-up Orientation will provide you with the information and resource you'll need to get your started. We'll review Best Practices for Starting your business, Research Tools, Professional Business Plan resources, and How to Prepare for Financing.
July 8 - 22, VetBizCentral & Marketing 360 Marketing to Maximize Your Marketing Reach Webinar Series.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2869025407304699736
July 8, 11am - 12pm, Full-Funnel Marketing—The Four Pillars of Digital Success
Unlock the full potential of your business with a clear, step-by-step approach to marketing success. In this powerful session, we’ll break down the Four Pillars of Marketing:
✔️ Visibility – How to get your brand seen by the right audience
✔️ Clickability – Crafting messages that get clicks
✔️ Convertibility – Turning interest into action
✔️ Profitability – Maximizing revenue and return on your marketing efforts
July 15, 11am - 12pm, The ROI Power of AI & Automation
Artificial Intelligence and automation aren't just buzzwords—they're the secret weapons of modern marketing. In this eye-opening webinar, you’ll learn:
⚙️ How small businesses are using AI to save time and boost performance
📈 Tools that automate follow-up, lead nurturing, and customer engagement
💰 Real-life ROI examples from businesses like yours
July 22, 11am - 12pm, Marketing Math—How to Understand and Measure ROI
Is your marketing working? Are you spending in the right places? In this straight-talking session, we’ll break down the numbers and show you how to track the ROI of your marketing efforts—without needing a finance degree. Learn:
🔍 How to set measurable marketing goals
💵 The key metrics that actually matter
📊 How to make smarter decisions based on real data
Boots to Business/Reboot Courses
Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided
Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org for registration assistance
June 18, Michigan Boots to Business Reboot
VetBizCentral
Mott Community College RTC. Building Rm. 3113
302 Kensington Ave. Flint, MI. 48503
June 26, Indiana Boots to Business Reboot
Indiana Small Business Administration Office
5726 Professional Circle, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN. 46241
To Register for Boots to Business/Reboot Courses please follow this two step process:
1.Create an Account To join the B2B community:
2.Register for the class you want (Boots to Business or Boots to Business Reboot)
New Govology Trainings Webinar Schedule
Contact VetBizCentral for Access Code to Webinars
June 5, 1pm - 2:30pm, Funding And Selling Innovative Solutions to Government Agencies (2025 Update)
https://govology.com/product/funding-and-selling-innovative-solutions-to-government-agencies/
Understanding Established Government Programs: Gain comprehensive insights into US government programs that support innovative firms, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), and more. Explore their eligibility criteria, application processes, and success stories.
Other Programs: Stay ahead of the curve by examining upcoming initiatives like the ARPA-E, DOD RISE, and other emerging programs. Understand how these programs can benefit your innovative solutions.
Market Awareness: Discover approaches for showcasing your existing innovative solutions to government agencies. Learn effective marketing and engagement strategies to inform agencies of your offerings and their potential impact.
Navigating Government Procurement: Understand the intricacies of government procurement, from RFPs and contracts to compliance and regulations. Learn how to position your innovative solutions as valuable assets within the procurement process.
June 12, 1pm - 2:30pm, Federal Sole Source Contracting Authorities and Processes
https://govology.com/product/federal-sole-source-contracting-authorities-and-processes/
Unlock the power of sole source contracting and gain a competitive edge in the federal marketplace! This webinar will help you understand the exceptions to federal competition rules and how to leverage sole source authorities to win contracts. You’ll also learn practical strategies for marketing your innovative solutions and positioning your business for sole source awards.
What You’ll Learn:
Key federal competition requirements every small business should know
The seven exceptions under “Other than Full and Open Competition”
How the government’s socio-economic program sole source authorities can work for you
Other unique sole source contracting opportunities
How to legally extend contract periods of performance
Actionable strategies to pursue and win sole source contract
June 17,1pm - 2:30pm, How to Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought and Influence the Acquisition
This webinar goes beyond the basics, teaching you how to craft a professional, persuasive response that highlights your strengths, anticipates competitors’ weaknesses, and positions your company as the ideal choice. You’ll learn how to structure a standardized response, strategically “ghost” the competition, and guide the acquisition in your favor. Packed with real examples and field-tested techniques that have helped companies win over $14.6B in definitive contracts and $30B in multiple award contracts, this is not theory—it’s a tactical edge.
June 24, 1pm - 2:30pm, Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups
https://govology.com/product/navigating-the-valley-of-death-a-survival-guide-for-startups/
In this intensive 90-minute webinar, you will learn:
What the “Valley of Death” Is: Understand its significance, risks, and why so many startups struggle during this period.
Common Pitfalls: Discover the most frequent mistakes-such as premature scaling, inadequate market research, and inefficient resource allocation-and how to avoid them.
Financial Strategies: Explore funding options beyond initial seed capital, including grants, angel investors, venture capital, and partnerships. Learn how to manage your burn rate and present a compelling case to investors.
Operational Efficiency: Gain insights into streamlining operations, building a lean team, leveraging technology, and making data-driven decisions.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Learn how to identify your ideal customer, craft a compelling value proposition, select effective sales channels, and set pricing strategies.
Tracking Progress: Find out which key metrics to monitor, how to spot early warning signs, and how to adapt your strategy based on real-world feedback.
June 26, 1pm - 2:30pm, Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q2-2025 Update)
https://govology.com/product/evolving-dod-contractor-cybersecurity-requirements/
In this webinar, Adam Austin, Co-Founder, Cybersecurity Lead, and CTO of Totem Technologies, will give an overview of these requirements in layperson’s terms, describe some of the implementation challenges, and provide resources that you can use to navigate the cybersecurity landscape
Contact: abron@vetbizcentral.org for additional information
Boots to Business
Boots to Business is the entrepreneurship track of the Department of Defense’s Transitions Assistance Program offered on military installations worldwide. Program includes:
• Identifying business opportunities
• Drafting a business plan
• Connecting with local small business resources
• Launching your small business
• Learning marketing basics
Boots to Business Reboot
Boots to Business Reboot is an extension of Boots to Business, delivering the same information and benefits to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses in a more accessible format. Program includes:
• Identifying business opportunities
• Drafting a business plan
• Connecting with local small business resources
• Launching your small business
• Learning marketing basics