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.
|
|
BOOTS TO BUSINESS:
-
March 2-3: Virtual Boots to Business at Randolph AFB; Universal City, TX
|
|
BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT:
-
March 17: Virtual Boots to Business Reboot; Rio Grande Valley, TX
|
|
ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING PROGRAM:
-
March 4: ETP Day 1; Houston, TX
-
March 11: ETP Day 2; Houston, TX
-
March 18: ETP Day 3; Houston, TX
-
March 25: ETP Day 4; Houston, TX
|
|
VIRTUAL OUTREACH EVENTS:
-
March 9: Transition Assistance Programs Briefing; Corpus Christi, TX
-
March 17: SBA Veteran Resource Event; Corpus Christi, TX
|
|
Attention women service members, Veterans, and spouses: If you’re ready to navigate Veteran business ownership, the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program is a great place to start:
|
|
Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of business? Take a Boots to Business class!
They are available on military installations worldwide and in local communities across the nation.
|
|
How to Use Social Media for Small Business: 11 Simple Tips
Nearly three-quarters of American adults use social media-making it a critical part of any business strategy. Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand. It's also important for reaching those...
Read more
blog.hootsuite.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interested in some social media tips for your small business? If so, then this article is for you!
Key Takeaways:
- Starting a plan
- Identifying & expanding your audience
- Right tools and more!
|
|
Do you know some of the impact small businesses have on your local community?
|
|
10 Ways Small Businesses Benefit the Local Community
While small businesses generate new jobs and, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), employ more than half of the working class in the United States, they're also a valuable asset to the local community.
Read more
www.shopkeep.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Stay up to date with news briefs, resources, funding opportunities, and upcoming trainings with ATTRA's Weekly Harvest and the Texas AgrAbility & BattleGround newsletters!
|
|
Do you know about the SBA's Business Guide?
It provides you with information that can help you with your entrepreneurial journey.
This month we are highlighting launching your business:
|
|
Choose your business name
You can find the right business name with creativity and market research. Once you've picked your name, you should protect it by registering it with the right agencies.
Read more
www.sba.gov
|
|
|
|
|
|
Register your business
Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register depends on your business structure and business location.
Read more
www.sba.gov
|
|
|
|
|
|
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!
|
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.
|
|
"Funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA."
For similar updates,
Follow us on social media!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|