Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program
Free SBA-funded business training, counseling, mentorship, and resource referrals at 28 VBOCs nationwide serving veterans, service members, Reserve/Guard, and military spouses.
About this program
The Veterans Business Outreach Center program is an SBA cooperative agreement with 28 organizations across the United States providing entrepreneurial development services to veterans, service-disabled veterans, active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. VBOCs offer business plan workshops, concept assessments, mentorship, training, market research, and qualified agent referrals. VBOCs often serve as the best single-point resource for veteran entrepreneurs, connecting them to the full range of SBA, state, and private veteran business financing.
Eligibility
Veterans, service-disabled veterans, transitioning active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and spouses of any of these; no cost to participants.
Requirements
- Veteran, service member, Guard/Reserve, or military spouse status
- Registration with nearest VBOC
- No cost services - free entrepreneurship development