Training & Events

Sept. 19, 1:30pm - 3pm. Veteran and Small Owned Business Webinar Series: Navigating Ohio’s Small Business Journey

Forging Alliances: Cultivating Connections with Mentorship & Fostering Positive Relationship

www.transportation.ohio.gov/events

Sept. 24, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral & Michigan Farm Service Agency, Beginning Veteran Farmers Workshop Series Part 3, Financing Options for Beginning Veteran Farmers

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/494572865946584154

Join VetBizCentral and Michigan Farm Service Agency in the informational webinar for Veteran considering becoming Farmers. In this webinar we will deep dive into farm loan options available to new and beginning Veteran farmers.

 Sept. 27, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral & Michigan Farm Service Agency, Beginning Veteran Farmers Workshop Series Pt 2, Intro to USDA Agencies & Programs

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/983313481933885024

Join VetBizCentral and Michigan Farm Service Agency in the informational webinar for Veteran considering becoming Farmers. In this webinar we’ll gain a better understanding of financing your farm, from community programs, grant options, business plan development, LLCs, taxes, marketing, and more.

Oct. 1, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral & Michigan Farm Service Agency, Beginning Veteran Farmers Workshop Series Part 4, Marketing Your Veteran Owned Farm

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4016373480899189341

Join VetBizCentral and Michigan Farm Service Agency in the informational webinar for Veteran considering becoming Farmers. In this webinar we’ll talk about marketing your farm. Learn about the ways to approach marketing your farm and the products you produce to better create a return on investment.

Oct. 9, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Small Business Start-Up Orientation

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7490460789512252247

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.

Oct. 15 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral Business Start-up Workshop Series Pt.1, Business Feasibility & Industry Research

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7705450497117122136

During this webinar training we will 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 various programs, resource and tools available to assist with navigating your way to your business start. 

 Oct. 15, 1:30pm - 3pm, VetBizCentral Ecommerce Webinar, Successful Sales on Amazon

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6047850956470758492

Successful Sales on Amazon

Want Your Product to be an Amazon Prime Item? Amazon is the leading e-commerce website in the United States with more than $575 billion dollars in 2023 sales. Amazon has more than 350 million active customer accounts worldwide. In this fast paced class you’ll learn How the secrets of Amazon's Search Algorithm, how to register & choose the account that fits your business goals, and list items on Amazon to maximize your profitability. You’ll learn how to ship your items or let Amazon ship them for you with "Fulfillment by Amazon" (FBA) shipping services. Learn how to make the most money with every sale. Amazon is the fastest way to start selling online. Sell just a few items and pay no monthly fee with the Individual plan or choose the Small Business subscription for unlimited selling.

Oct. 22, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral Business Start-Up Workshop Pt. 2, Business Plan Development

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8476804083490402141

Part 2 of the workshop series revolves around the importance of Business Plan Development, the processes, steps and programs used to create a business plan.  Resources and information will also be reviewed to assist with the development of a professional business plan.

Oct. 22, 1:30pm - 3pm, VetBizCentral Ecommerce Webinar, Selling on Shopify

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4331303298791579229

Weather you sell online, on social media, in a store, or out of the trunk of your car, Shopify has you covered. Your Brand, your way. No Design skills needed.

Establish your brand online with a custom domain name and online store. With instant access to hundreds of the best looking themes, and complete control over the look and feel, you finally have a gorgeous store of your own that reflects the personality of your business. Everything in one place. Selling your products in many places should be every bit as simple as selling one. With Shopify’s ecommerce software you get one unified platform to run your business with ease.

Oct. 29, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral Starting a Business Workshop Part 3: Preparing for Financing

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1711524430947495771

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 how the steps to prepare for financing, how to set your expectations regarding the what the lender is looking and the expected time it takes to process your application depending on which financial institution to choose.  If you are entrepreneur of existing business owner considering to apply for financing then this webinar is for you.

Nov. 4, 10am – 11:30am, VetBizCentral Starting a Business Workshop Part 4: Launching Your Business

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6423968595432681047

In this webinar training we will review the various methods to launch your business.  Whether your starting a Brick & Mortar or eCommerce business, we'll review the steps, processes, tools and resources to assist you with a great business launch.

Boots to Business/Reboot Courses

Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided

Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org for registration assistance

Sept. 26, 9am - 4:30pm, Selfridge Army National Guard Base Michigan

Boots to Business Reboot, 29690 George Ave. Bldg. 168, Selfridge ANGB, MI. 48045

Sept. 30, Grissom AFB Indiana Boots to Business Reboot

7088 South Tanker Street Bldg. 43, Grissom ARB, Indiana 46971

Oct. 3, ECDI Cincinnati Ohio Boots to Business Reboot

ECDI, 1776 Mentor Ave. Cincinnati Ohio 45212

Oct. 11 Farmer to Rancher Boots to Business Purdue University Indiana

ADM Agriculture Innovation Center, 694 S. Russell St., West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

 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

Sept. 19, 1pm - 2:30pm, The Buy Indian Act: Regulatory Updates and Their Implications for Tribal-Owned Businesses

https://govology.com/product/the-buy-indian-act-regulatory-updates-and-their-implications-for-tribal-owned-businesses/

The Buy Indian Act is a law that gives contracting preference to companies owned by Native American tribes. This law has been on the books for a century and it seems to be finally getting some teeth through regulatory changes and updates. This webinar will discuss the Buy Indian Act, as well as other rules and regulations that provide advantages to tribal entities.

Sept. 24, 1pm - 2:30pm, Winning Federal Construction Contracts

https://govology.com/product/winning-federal-construction-contracts/

 The federal construction market presents significant opportunities for small businesses, with nearly 50% of work in many states contracted directly to them. In this webinar, you will learn how to assess the market size in your state and gain insights into navigating this lucrative yet complex marketplace.

Topics covered include:

• Key differences between the federal marketplace and local (city, county) procurement processes for construction services.

• Unique benefits and challenges of the federal construction market.

• The importance of understanding the federal construction landscape and how to position your business for success.

• Essential steps to win federal construction contracts.

• Common mistakes to avoid as a new contractor in the federal marketplace.

• Resources for further education and support to enhance your success.

By the end of this training, you’ll have a clearer understanding of federal construction contracting and the strategies needed to win both large and small contracts.