Training & Events

Oct. 21, 10am – 11:30am, Indiana Army/Air National Guard Entrepreneurship Training

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7939513440825536090

Attend VetBizCentral FREE Intro to Entrepreneurship Virtual Course to learn how to start and grow your own business. 

This Course will explore how to prepare yourself for your upcoming journey into Entrepreneurship and review the Feasibility of Your Business Ideal, How to Research my Business Industry, How to Create a Business Plan, Prepare for Financing, and Launching Your Business.

Oct. 22, 10am - 11:30am, Give Your Small Business A Competitive Edge by Using A I

 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/943313257188801884

Join VetBizCentral & Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in this adventurous webinar detailing the importance of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business in todays competitive market. During this webinar we'll review the how beginning entrepreneurs and existing business owners can us AI to give their business a competitive advantage 

Oct. 29, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral & USDA Beginning Veteran Farming Webinar

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2250078428668918358

Join VetBizCentral & the USDA in hosting the Veteran Beginning Farmer Webinar. We'll review information, resources and the requirements to start your Dream Farm.  If you've been thinking of becoming a veteran Farmer, then you don't want to miss this webinar.

Nov. 5, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Preparing for Financing Webinar (NVSBW)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9070733884452460638

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.

Nov. 6, 10am - 11:30am, Honoring National Veterans Small Business Week, Manufactures Webinar

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8287512170149345112

Join VetBizCentral, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Trade and Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, and the Small Business Development Center for an in-depth webinar exploring the comprehensive services and support available to entrepreneurs. Discover how these organizations assist with business development, access to capital, international trade opportunities, and disaster recovery planning. Gain valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen your business operations and ensure long-term success.


Boots to Business/Reboot Courses

Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided

Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org for registration assistance

Nov. 6, Indiana Boots to Business Reboot

Indiana Small Business Administration District Office

5725 Professional Circle, Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN. 46241

Nov. 10, Michigan Boots to Business

US Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City

1175 Airport Access Rd

Traverse City, MI. 49686



Dec. 4, Indiana Boots to Business Reboot

Purdue Northwest Comm. & Manufacturing Excellence Center

7150 Indianapolis Blvd.

Hammond MI. 46324


 To Register for Boots to Business/Reboot Courses please follow this two step process: 

1.Create an Account To join the B2B community:

https://sba.my.site.com

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

Oct. 21, 1pm – 2:30pm, Supply Chain Strategy Made Simple for Government Contractors

https://govology.com/product/supply-chain-strategy-made-simple-for-government-contractors/

This webinar makes supply chain strategy simple and actionable for government contractors. You’ll learn the four pillars of a strong GovCon supply chain—alignment, visibility, resilience, and scalability—and how to put them into practice right away. Topics include running a lightweight monthly SIOP review, using supplier scorecards to strengthen performance, applying PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to streamline materials, and setting smarter inventory policies to free up cash.

Oct. 23, 1pm – 2:30pm, How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA’s SBS Profiles

https://govology.com/product/properly-set-update-sam-gov/

Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to tap into government contracting opportunities? Join us for “How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA’s SBS Profiles,” a practical session designed to help you navigate the latest updates to two of the most important tools in federal procurement: SAM.gov and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Search (SBS).

  • Preparing for SAM Registration – Understand what SAM is, how it’s used, and what to gather before you begin.

  • SAM Validation (UEI & IRS UI Updates) – Learn how the 2025 IRS validation UI works, what documents are required, and how to troubleshoot validation errors.

  • SAM Registration (CAGE Code) – Discover how to complete your registration and what happens after submission.

  • Updating Your SBA DSBS Profile – Explore the new DSBS platform and how to make your profile stand out in the updated search results.

  

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

Enroll

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

Enroll