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.

Recapping the Month of February

Boots to Business at Lackland AFB - San Antonio, TX

Feb 11th-12th

Boots to Business at NAS-CC - Corpus Christi, TX

February 11th-12th

Boots to Business Reboot at Edinburg, TX

February 18th

Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX

February 26th-27th

The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center delivered multiple Boots to Business (B2B) and Boots to Business Reboot (B2B-Reboot) trainings across Texas in February, supporting transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with foundational entrepreneurial education.

These trainings included:

• Boots to Business – Lackland AFB (Feb 11–12)

• Boots to Business – NAS Corpus Christi (Feb 11–12)

• Boots to Business Reboot – Edinburg (Feb 18)

• Boots to Business – Fort Bliss (Feb 26–27)

Through these programs, participants explored key business fundamentals including market analysis, opportunity evaluation, and structured business planning designed to support informed decision-making as they begin or continue their entrepreneurial journeys.

We appreciate the strong participation and continued partnerships that allow us to serve the military-connected community throughout our 130-county Texas service region.

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#MilitaryCommunity #SBA #SmallBusinessDevelopment #SBDC #SCORE

#Veterans #SmallBusinessAdministration #Texas #MilitarySpouses

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UPCOMING EVENTS

BOOTS TO BUSINESS:

March 4th-5th: Boots to Business at Randolph Air Force Base - San Antonio, TX
March 26th-27th: Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX

BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT:

March 3rd: Boots to Business Reboot at Launch SA Business Center - San Antonio, TX
March 11th: Boots to Business Reboot at University of Houston SBDC - Houston, TX
March 11th: Boots to Business Reboot at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization- Brownville, TX

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The next DOL TEAMS training for #milspouses will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 2 pm EST. This workshop, conducted by @SBAgov and the @USDOL, is the perfect opportunity for military spouses to learn #smallbiz skills.

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A GLIMPSE AT APRIL

April 2nd: Governor's Small Business Summit - Allen, TX
April 16th: Governor's Small Business Summit - Cuero, TX
April 23rd-24th: Boots to Business at Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX

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Are you an existing business? If so, Look into SBA Learning Center to Improve your Business!

To join the B2B community

Building a business starts with access to the right resources and guidance.

At sba.gov/milspouse, @SBAgov connects #MilSpouses to self-paced business training, counseling, and tools designed to support every stage of business ownership

🗺️ Explore military spouse business small business resources

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Women #veterans own many of the more than 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S.

@SBAgov guides them through mentorship, training, and local resources.

Use SBA resources to power your #VetBiz

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Are you interested in buying a business? Check this information provided by the SBA!

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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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Step-by-Step GSA: From Readiness to Award

Date: March 10-12, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Brittany Opoku (First Foster Consulting, LLC)

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

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Winning Strategies and Proven Best Practices for Government Prospecting (2026 Update)

Date: March 17, 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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Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium

Date: March 19, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Presenters: Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Ph.D. (REXOTA Solutions, LLC)

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

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Defense Production Act Title III

Date: March 26, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Presenters: Steven Koprince (Govology)

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

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Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Rules for Federal Contractors (2026 Update)

Date: March 31, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Steven Koprince (Govology)

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

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Tools and Resources

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!

vboc@utrgv.edu

1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr.

Edinburg, Texas

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

956-665-8931

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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