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The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serves the West-Central and South Texas area. We provide business training, counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservist, National Guard, and active duty personnel.
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Recapping the Month of March | | |
Boots to Business Reboot at Launch SA - San Antonio, TX
March 3rd
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Boots to Business at Randolph AFB - San Anonio, TX
March 4th-5th
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Boots to Business Reboot at Brownsville, TX
March 11th
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Boots to Business Reboot with UH SBDC - Houston, TX
March 11th
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Military Connected Resource Fair - Edinburg, TX
March 23rd
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UTRGV Business Resource Showcase at Pharr Business Global Hub - Pharr, TX
March 31st
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In March 2026, the Veterans Business Outreach Center, VBOC, remained active across the region through outreach and training efforts that supported veterans, service members, and military connected entrepreneurs.
During the month, VBOC participated in multiple Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot sessions, including events at Launch SA, Randolph Air Force Base, Brownsville, and in partnership with the University of Houston Small Business Development Center. These sessions provided business education, entrepreneurship resources, and information on ongoing advising services.
VBOC also participated in the Military Connected Resource Fair and the UTRGV Business Resource Showcase at the Pharr Global Business Hub, creating opportunities to connect with community members, share available resources, and strengthen regional partnerships.
Overall, March reflected VBOC’s continued commitment to outreach, collaboration, and entrepreneurship support for the military connected community.
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OTHER EVENTS:
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April 2nd: Governor's Small Business Summit - Allen, TX
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April 16th: Governor's Small Business Summit - Cuero, TX
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April 21st: UTRGV Business Resource Showcase: eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization - Brownsville, TX
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Are you a military spouse interested in #entrepreneurship?
Join @SBAgov for a 2-hour workshop covering SBA programs and resources to help you start, grow, expand, or recover a #smallbiz.
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A GLIMPSE AT MAY
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May 14th: Governor's Small Business Summit - Mission, TX
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May 27th-28th: Boots to Business at Fort Sam Houston - San Antonio, TX
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May 28th-29th: Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX
| | Are you an existing business? If so, Look into SBA Learning Center to Improve your Business! | | |
🌾 Rural businesses play a vital role in helping communities grow and thrive.
@SBAgov provides financing options, local assistance, and partners with organizations like @USDA to help rural entrepreneurs discover new opportunities for success.
| | 🚜 Learn about resources available to rural #VetBiz owners | | |
Do you have a #VetBiz idea for a scientific or technology solution?
@SBAgov powers Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants, helping #smallbiz owners turn innovative ideas into real-world businesses.
| | Are you interested in buying a business? Check this information provided by the SBA! | | |
*If you are interested in any of the following trainings
please reach out to the UTRGV VBOC team
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An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Steven Koprince (Govology)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev, LLC)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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Maximize Your Potential with the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update)
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Steven Koprince (Govology)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Joshua Frank (RSM Federal)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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The 4 Key Rules of LinkedIn | |
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ATTENTION VETERANS, FARMERS AND RANCHERS:
Take a look at the NCAT's Weekly Harvest newsletter for events, funding opportunities, news, and information!
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House Farm Bill Proposal Omits Biochar Research Bill | The House Agriculture Committee has passed its version of the Farm Bill. It includes some positive biochar provisions but also has a critical omission. The bill does not include the bipartisan Biochar Research Network Act, which authorizes the USDA Agricultural Research Service to establish a large multi-site research project to close critical knowledge gaps on agricultural use of biochar. | | | |
Small Steps, Big Vision: Oyster Farming on Long Island's Great South Bay | Advancing solutions so people and the land can flourish | | | | Have you utilized any SBA-administered services or programs? | | | We want to share when our clients have success! If you have worked with UTRGV VBOC and would like to be featured in our newsletters, please let us know! Email vboc@utrgv.edu | | |
UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center provides business training,
counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservist,
National Guard, active duty personnel, and spouses.
CALL US TODAY!
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1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr.
Edinburg, Texas
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
956-665-8931
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To comply with social distancing standards, per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, UTRGV VBOC is offering remote business advisement that is free of charge and confidential to new and existing veteran business owners. Please register to our eCenter to receive assistance from our business advisors.
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