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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 January | | Boots to Business at San Antonio, TX - January 21-22 | | Group picture of Business Advisor Manny Pruneda with attendees at the B2B Training held at the Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. | | JBSA Amplify & Military Spouse Hiring Event - January 22 | | |
📣 Supporting Our Military Community at JBSA
Our Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Director, Juan Santos, had the opportunity to attend the Joint Base San Antonio Amplify & Military Spouse Hiring Event, hosted by Hiring Our Heroes and powered by USAA.
The event brought together military spouses, transitioning service members, and employers dedicated to creating meaningful career pathways. It featured networking, employer engagement, and a strong lineup of resource partners committed to supporting military families.
We’re proud to stand alongside organizations that champion opportunities, empowerment, and economic growth for those who serve and support our nation.
🇺🇸 Honored to continue serving our veteran and military-connected communities.
#VBOC #HiringOurHeroes #MilitarySpouseEmployment #JBSA #VeteranSupport #USSmallBusiness #CommunityImpact #MilitaryFamilies #CareerReadiness
| | Rio Grande Navy Week: Doing Business with the Navy & Marine Corps - January 28 | | |
We extend our sincere appreciation to the UTRGV APEX Accelerator team for inviting us to present and engage with local small businesses and veteran‑owned enterprises. Events such as this play a vital role in strengthening the regional business ecosystem by increasing awareness of federal contracting opportunities and fostering connections with key stakeholders.
The session provided valuable insights into:
📌 The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs’ priorities and strategic goals
📌 The DON OSBP Mentor‑Protégé Program
📌 Best practices for navigating the Navy procurement process
📌 Resources available to support small business growth and readiness
We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue and to support entrepreneurs as they explore pathways into federal contracting.
At VBOC, we remain committed to serving veterans, active‑duty service members, and military spouses through business advising, training, and resources designed to support the launch and growth of their small businesses.
#VBOC #UTRGV #APEXAccelerator #NavyWeek #SmallBusinessSupport #VeteranEntrepreneurs #FederalContracting #SmallBusinessResources #DoN #Entrepreneruship #BusinessAdvising #GovernmentContracts #Veterans #SmallBusinessAdministration #SBA #MilitarySpouses #VetOwnedBiz #BusinessGrowth #RGV
| | Entrepreneur Support Organization Day at El Paso, TX - Jan 28 | | |
✨ VBOC was thrilled to take part in ESO Day in El Paso! ✨
Our Business Advisor, Juan David Medrano, proudly represented the VBOC program during this energizing event that brought together 30+ entrepreneur support organizations dedicated to strengthening and uplifting our small business ecosystem.
ESO Day was a powerful reminder of what collaboration can do—sharing resources, building partnerships, and creating new opportunities to support entrepreneurs across our region, especially our veteran and military-connected business owners.
We’re grateful for the connections made and excited for what’s ahead! 🚀
Thank you to all the organizers and ESOs who made this event impactful!
#VBOC #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #CommunityImpact #VeteranOwnedBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ElPasoTX #Collaboration #SmallBusinessResources #EntrepreneurEcosystem #Veterans #VetOwnedBiz #Texas #EntrepreneurSupportOrganization
| | Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - January 29-30 | Group picture of Business Advisor David Medrano with attendees at the B2B Training held at the Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. | | |
BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT:
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A GLIMPSE AT MARCH
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March 3rd: Boots to Business Reboot at Launch SA Business Center - San Antonio, TX
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March 4th-5th: Boots to Business at Randolph Air Force Base - San Antonio, TX
- March 5th: Entrepreneur Training Program for Veterans & Spouses: Day 1 - Houston, TX
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March 11th: Boots to Business Reboot at University of Houston SBDC - Houston, TX
- March 12th: Entrepreneur Training Program for Veterans & Spouses: Day 2 - Houston, TX
- March 19th: Entrepreneur Training Program for Veterans & Spouses: Day 3 - Houston, TX
- March 26th: Entrepreneur Training Program for Veterans & Spouses: Day 4 - Houston, TX
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March 26th-27th: Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX
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💡Turning plans into progress starts with the right guidance.
Veteran Business Outreach Centers help #Veterans interested in #entrepreneurship access the support they need to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
| | 👉 Reach out to your local VBOC: bit.ly/3OI8eLT | | |
Have you used your local @ASBC?
Small Business Development Centers provide #veterans with problem-solving assistance to find the @SBAgov resources necessary to scale and expand with confidence.
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*If you are interested in any of the following trainings
please reach out to the UTRGV VBOC team
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Leveraging Market Research For Government Market Opportunities
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Carroll Bernard (Govology)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA's SBS Profiles (2026 Update)
Date: February 10, 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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Gen-AI in Government Procurement
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: David Timm (Burr & Forman, LLP)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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Vendor Activation, Visibility, and Engagement Best Practices
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Carroll Bernard (Govology)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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How to Write Customer-Focused Proposals (2026 Update)
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Jeff Cuskey (Consultant & Expert Witness)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy - 8 Core Activities (2026 Update)
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Joshua Frank (RSM Federal)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q1-2026 Update)
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Adam Austin (Totem Technologies)
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
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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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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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