Training & Events
April 29, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Business Start-Up Series Pt. 4, (Launching Your Business)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4538798738680969565
Launching a Business takes a great deal of planning, if not done correctly it could lead to some very disappointing results. In this webinar we will review the various methods to launch your business such as Launch Time Line, Budget, Preparing Services/Products, Marketing, and Individuals/organizations Included in the Launch. Whether you're starting a Brick & Mortar or eCommerce business you don't want to miss this webinar.
April 29, 12pm - 1:30pm, Empowering Manufactures Webinar Series
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/398705352632460127
Join VetBizCentral, Small Business Administration (SBA), Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center and Small Business Development Center to learn how to take your manufacturing Idea from Concept to Creation. During this 5 Part webinar Series we'll review the various Steps, Processes, and Best Practices to Plan, Create, and Implement your Manufacturing Idea.
April 29, 12pm - 1:30pm, Part 1: Overview of Resource Partners and Available Resources
May 6, 12pm - 1pm: Part 2, Back of the Napkin (Idea & Getting Started)
May 13, 12pm - 1pm: Part 3. Moving to Commercialization
May 20, 12pm - 1pm: Part 4. Scaling Your Business
May 27, 12pm - 1pm: Part 5. Succession Planning
May 5, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Host Certification and Contracting Webinar (In Honor or National Small Business Week)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5849370420558847324
Join VetBizCentral and Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) in hosting Certification and Contracting Webinar in Honor of National Small Business Week. During this webinar we'll review the steps to obtain your Veteran Owned Small Business/Service Disabled Certification and how to Prepare and Pursue Local and Federal Contracting Opportunities.
May 6, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral & Latinx Host Business Start-Up Workshop (In-Person in Honor or National Small Business Week)
During this training we'll discuss the importance of researching the Feasibility of your business idea and Market/Industry Research before you start to invest your time and money. We’ll also review additional tools to research your chosen Industry/Market on a National and State level, various programs, and other resource available to assist with navigating your way to your business start.
May 13, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral & Latinx Host Business Start-Up Workshop Pt. 2
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1309964321549?aff=oddtdtcreator
During this training we'll review the various sections of a Business plan, steps, and tools to needed to create a Professionally formatted Business plan. We’ll also review why it’s critical to prepare for financing and how it can affect the outcome of obtaining financing.
May 15, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Small Business Start-up Orientation
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9112166777942627670
If you are Veteran, Active Duty, Army/Air National Guard or the Spouse of a Military Member you will not want to miss this opportunity to obtain the information. The Business Start-up Orientation will provide you with the information and resource you'll need to get your started. We'll review Best Practices for Starting your business, Research Tools, Professional Business Plan resources, and How to Prepare for Financing.
May 21, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt. 1 Introduction to Local & Government Contracting
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1608255005069094493
If you have been thinking about venturing into the City, State, or Federal Contracting, join VetBizCentral in this informational webinar regarding the World of Contracting for Veteran Business Owners. In this webinar we'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of contracting, the requirements for Veteran Business Owners, what Contractors Expect from Business Owners, and Best Practices.
May 28, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt.2, Obtain your VOSB/SDVOSB, SBA VetCert
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335458685741408860
Join VetBizCentral to review the SBA VetCert Certification to obtain your Veteran Owned/Service Disabled Small Business Certification VOSB/SDVOSB. If you are considering to work with the Federal Government, then you’ll want to review the SBA VetCert Certification Program. In this webinar we’ll review the SBA VetCert Certification Program, Eligibility, Benefits, Requirements, and Veteran Business Support.
June 4, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt.3, Understanding the Government Marketplace & Preliminary Market Research
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6406477569195242846
Understanding the Government Marketplace and Preliminary Market Research is no is easy task. Join VetBizCentral and West Michigan APEX Accelerator in this must attend webinar if you plan to enter the Contracting arena. In this webinar we'll review the services Apex Accelerators offer, various tools, and resource to navigate through the challenging world of contracting.
June 11, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Contracts & Coffee Pt. 4, Finding Opportunities: Leveraging APEX Accelerator Bid Match to Identify Gov. Bids
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4118525813188737879
Join VetBizCentral in Finding Opportunities: Leveraging APEX Accelerator Bid Match to Identify Gov. Bids. Part 4 of this series helps you to navigate finding opportunities in the World of Government Contracting. In this webinar we'll build on top of our last webinar to review APEX Accelerator Bid Match Program and how it can possible kick start your Veteran Owned Business in 2025.
Boots to Business/Reboot Courses
Spouses are Encouraged to Attend & Lunch is Provided
Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org for registration assistance
May 8, 9am - 4:30pm, Michigan Boots to Business Reboot
Bayliss Public Library, 541 Library Dr.
Sault Saint Marie, 49783
May 22, 9am – 4:30pm, Indiana Boots to Business Reboot
Ivy Tech Center for the Life Sciences
501 Profile Parkway, Bloomington Indiana, 470404
To Register for Boots to Business/Reboot Courses please follow this two step process:
1.Create an Account To join the B2B community:
2.Register for the class you want (Boots to Business or Boots to Business Reboot)
New Govology Trainings Webinar Schedule
Contact VetBizCentral for Access Code to Webinars
April 29, 1pm – 2:30pm, Leveraging the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Competitive Advantage in Government Contracting
Navigating the federal marketplace can be challenging for small business owners, especially when they lack access to critical information about government contracts, award decisions, and potential competition. Many businesses don’t realize they have the right to request and obtain valuable contract-related information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)—a tool that can level the playing field and provide insights that drive smarter business decisions.
In this webinar, you’ll discover how FOIA can help you gain a deeper understanding of awarded contracts, assess potential unfair practices, and even identify opportunities to convert no-bid contracts into open competitions. We will break down the FOIA request process step by step, explain your rights as a requester, and provide guidance on how to use this information to strengthen your government contracting strategy.
Join us to learn how FOIA can be a game-changer for your business, giving you the knowledge and competitive intelligence needed to compete more effectively, challenge unfair procurement decisions, and uncover new contracting opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to turn transparency into a strategic advantage!
Contact: abron@vetbizcentral.org for additional information
Boots to Business
Boots to Business is the entrepreneurship track of the Department of Defense’s Transitions Assistance Program offered on military installations worldwide. Program includes:
• Identifying business opportunities
• Drafting a business plan
• Connecting with local small business resources
• Launching your small business
• Learning marketing basics
Boots to Business Reboot
Boots to Business Reboot is an extension of Boots to Business, delivering the same information and benefits to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses in a more accessible format. Program includes:
• Identifying business opportunities
• Drafting a business plan
• Connecting with local small business resources
• Launching your small business
• Learning marketing basics