Training & Events
Dec. 9, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt. 2, How to Obtain Your Veteran Owned/Service Disabled Small Business Certification
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1623991219881736790
Join VetBizCentral in an informative session on certifications for veteran-owned businesses. This webinar provides an overview of key programs, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certifications. Participants will learn about eligibility requirements, verification processes, and the benefits of certification—such as access to exclusive federal contracting opportunities. The session also offers practical guidance on preparing documentation, verifying ownership, and positioning your business for government contracts.
Dec. 16, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral host Veteran Procurement Institute for Procurement (VIP Program) Webinar
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/602972628149617494
This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the Veteran Institute of Procurement (VIP) and the range of services it offers to veteran-owned businesses. Attendees will learn about the VIP’s training programs, which are designed to help veteran entrepreneurs navigate government contracting, enhance their business development skills, and build valuable partnerships. The session will cover key aspects of the VIP’s curriculum, including proposal preparation, contract management, and compliance
Dec. 18, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Small Business Start-up Orientation
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4159671742494399839
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.
Dec. 23, 10am - 11:30am, Marketing 101 for Veteran Owned Small Businesses
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7134562079651720798
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.
Jan. 6, 10am - 11:30am, Start-Up Business Workshop Pt. 1 (Feasibility & Market/Industry Research)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3829154149138796382
During this webinar we'll discuss the importance of researching the Feasibility of your business idea and Market/Industry Research before you start to invest your time and money. We’ll also review additional tools to research your chosen Industry/Market on a National and State level, various programs, and other resource available to assist with navigating your way to your business start.
Jan. 13, 10am - 11:30am, Business Start-Up Series Pt. 2 (Business Plan Development)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5892220589198909530
A Business Plan is your Blue Print/Road Map to the Creation and Implementation of Your Business which should be taken very seriously. During this webinar we'll review the various sections of a Business plan and the steps to create a Professionally formatted Business plan. We'll also review additional information and tools to help to start, manage and grow your Veteran Owned Business.
Jan. 20, 10am - 11:30am, Business Start-Up Workshop Pt. 3, Preparing for Finance
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1974484741266896216
Veteran Entrepreneurship is on the Rise and more veterans are seeking to start their own business. Preparing for financing is a critical process for an entrepreneur and existing business owner, it can make the difference in the time it takes submit your application to obtaining a loan. In this webinar we will review the steps to prepare for financing and review what lenders are looking for and the expecting from you. If you are entrepreneur or and existing business owner considering to apply for financing, then you don't want to miss this webinar.
Jan. 27, 10am - 11:30am, Business Start-Up Workshop Pt. 4, Launching Your Business
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/148889719368652896
Launching a Business takes a great deal of planning, and if not done correctly it could yield some very disappointing results. In this webinar we will review the various methods to launch your business such as Launch Time Line, Budget, Preparing Services/Products, Marketing, and Individuals/organizations Included in the Launch. Whether you're starting a Brick & Mortar or eCommerce business you don't want to miss this webinar.
Boots to Business/Reboot Courses
Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided
Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org for registration assistance
Dec. 11, Michigan Boots to Business Reboot
Mott Community College Regional Technology Center
Room 3113
1401 E. Court St.
Flint, Michigan 48503
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
Dec. 11. 1pm - 2:30pm: The 2025 Government Contracting Year-End-Review
https://govology.com/product/the-2025-government-contracting-year-end-review/
In this informative webinar, federal government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and Shane McCall of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC will break down the most important legal developments impacting federal contractors in 2025. They will cover revolutionary (and not-so-revolutionary) FAR changes, significant updates to small business regulations, new SBA certification processes, recent decisions affecting federal contractors, and more.
Contact: abron@vetbizcentral.org for additional information
Website: www.vetbizcentral.org
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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