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FEBRUARY 2025

MILITARY-CONNECTED SMALL BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

As the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) primary resource for veteran entrepreneurship, The UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) is a one-stop shop to assist Veterans, Reservist, National Guard, Active Duty Personnel and Military Spouses in starting and growing their businesses through education, training, advising and entrepreneurial development services.


Our monthly newsletter provides you with valuable and up-to-date information on military-connected entrepreneur events, resources and services to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

Fort Cavazos: 2/13-2/14

Dyess AFB (ONLINE): 2/19-2/20

Tinker AFB: 2/19-2/20

Altus AFB: 2/25-2/26

Fort Cavazos: 2/25-2/26

Fort Sill: 2/27-2/28

Boots to Business


The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.

FIND A CLASS NEAR YOU

Virtual Entrepreneurship Training for Military Spouses


Military spouses: Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with this two-hour workshop. Gain insights into programs and resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration to start, grow, and expand your small business. Join us on February 11 to learn how to begin or advance your entrepreneurial journey. 

REGISTER TODAY

Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference 2025


Our battlefield may have been in a distant or foreign land. Starting and growing a business may feel just as distant and foreign. But, you can live the American dream of business ownership!


Business Beyond the Battlefield provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including inspirational keynotes, subject matter expert breakout sessions, opportunities to develop connections with experienced coaches and mentors, expert referrals and dynamic business development networking activities.


BBBC is a business development & entrepreneur educational experience for the military connected entrepreneur ecosystem. BBBC is more than a social gathering. BBBC is a movement that is choreographed to include professionally curated business-to-business networking opportunities, a small business showcase, and an entrepreneur training symposium designed to increase AWARENESS and facilitate ACCESS to entrepreneurial development resources that inspire ACTION leading to business formation and growth.

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Third Thursday Think Tank: Empowering Your Entrepreneurial Journey


Take your business to the next level with expert insights and proven strategies at this empowering workshop. Army Veteran and entrepreneur Patrick E. Alcorn will help you unlock the mindset to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Life coach and author Valorie Burton* will share actionable steps to grow your business and stay focused on your vision, while serial entrepreneur Brandon Dawson* offers leadership strategies to accelerate growth. Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and ignite your success!


*Valorie and Brandon's sessions are pre-recorded and exclusive Live to Lead content.

REGISTER HERE

Hiring our Heros: $10,000 Small Business Grant


Hiring Our Heroes is awarding five veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses a one-time $10,000 grant! This program celebrates their achievements, highlights their impact on local communities, and recognizes their contributions to America’s economic growth. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply by February 15!

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UTAVBOC's partnership with Govology provides no-cost, online support for small businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities by connecting them with trusted knowledge, resources, experts, and support so that they may learn, prepare, connect, and win. Be unstoppable with Govology's weekly webinars, 150+ on-demand courses, and cohort programs from experienced industry professionals. Save $675 more than and access this content for FREE as a client of UTAVBOC.


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The Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington (UTAVBOC) is the premier resource for education, training and inspiration to empower the military connected community to build profitable businesses that add value to the member, their local community and the nation.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is the nation’s top public university for military service members and veterans and No. 2 among all universities, according to the 2023 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list.
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