Training & Events
Aug. 11, 10am - 11:30am, Start a Business Workshop Pt. 2, Business Plan Development
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4795722731442070613
A Business Plan is your Blue Print/Road Map to the Creation and Implementation of Your Business which should be taken very seriously. During this webinar we'll review the various sections of a Business plan and the steps to create a Professionally formatted Business plan. We'll also review additional information and tools to help to start, manage and grow your Veteran Owned Business.
Aug. 18, 10am - 11:30am, Start a Business Workshop Pt. 3, Preparing for Financing
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5325855561309170528
Veteran Entrepreneurship is on the Rise and more veterans are seeking to start their own business. Preparing for financing is a critical process for an entrepreneur and existing business owner, it can make the difference in the time it takes submit your application to obtaining a loan. In this webinar we will review the steps to prepare for financing and review what lenders are looking for and the expecting from you. If you are entrepreneur or and existing business owner considering to apply for financing, then you don't want to miss this webinar.
Aug. 25, 10am - 11:30am, Start a Business Workshop Pt. 4, Launching Your Business
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6528312263770596186
Launching a Business takes a great deal of planning, and if not done correctly it could yield 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.
Aug. 27, 10am - 11:30am, Marketing 101 for Veteran Owned Small Businesses
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6027234028667510877
We’ll exploring how AI Platforms like Adobe, Canva, and Looka play a crucial role in creating visually compelling branding for social media content. Then, we’ll dive into how social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and Twitter can amplify your reach and boost audience engagement. Finally, we’ll tie it all together by discussing comprehensive webinar strategies that leverage these tools and platforms for a well-rounded and effective approach.
Sept. 1, 10am - 11:30am, How to Use AI for your Veteran Owned Business Part 1
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7572652597109449307
We’ll exploring how AI Platforms like Adobe, Canva, and Looka play a crucial role in creating visually compelling branding for social media content. Then, we’ll dive into how social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and Twitter can amplify your reach and boost audience engagement. Finally, we’ll tie it all together by discussing comprehensive webinar strategies that leverage these tools and platforms for a well-rounded and effective approach.
Sept. 8, 10am - 11:30am, Understanding AI Models and Their Uses, Part 2
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/109626164093447263
Join VetBizCentral for an insightful webinar titled "Understanding AI Models and Their Uses." This session will demystify artificial intelligence, break down common AI models, and explore practical applications for small businesses. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to integrate it into your operations, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how AI can drive efficiency, decision-making, and growth for your veteran-owned business.
Boots to Business/Reboot Courses
Spouses are Encouraged to Attend
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August 20, 2026, Indiana B2B Reboot (Virtual Training)
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August 27, 2026, Saginaw, MI (In-person)
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September 10, 2026, Ann Arbor, MI (In-person)
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September 17, 2026, Indiana B2B Reboot (Virtual Training)
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New Govology Trainings Webinar Schedule
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Aug. 11, 1pm - 2:30pm, Advanced Teaming Strategies to Accelerate Small Business Government Revenue
Effective teaming strategies help small businesses showcase capabilities, enter new markets through prime partners, secure subcontract work, and accelerate government revenue. But when teaming is mishandled, companies lose opportunities, accept low-value roles, spend years cultivating relationships that don’t convert, and miss revenue targets.
In this webinar, Joshua Frank, Founder and Managing Partner at RSM Federal, will share advanced teaming strategies and concrete tactics to shorten the sales cycle and win meaningful government work.
Aug. 13, 1pm - 2:30pm, Cost of Doing Business – Overview of Indirect Rates
https://govology.com/product/cost-of-doing-business-overview-of-indirect-rates/
Join DCAA for a comprehensive webinar that explores the life cycle of indirect rates, from fundamental concepts to finalization. This interactive session will provide the audience with a deep understanding of indirect rates (G&A and OH) cost allocation, provisional billing rates, and the process for finalizing indirect rates. Attendees will discover the importance of establishing a causal and beneficial relationship between indirect costs and the activities or products they support. In addition, they will understand how to build allocation bases, including selecting appropriate bases such as direct labor hours, machine hours, or total cost.
Aug. 25, 1pm - 2:30pm, AI in Government Proposals: How “Writing Help” Can Create Costly Contracting Risks
In this webinar, Chad Ratashak, a former intelligence analyst and current generative AI consultant, will explain where AI writing tools can help contractors and where they can quietly create risk. He will walk through practical examples involving proposal writing, executive summaries, key personnel resumes, requirements summaries, technical documents, and reports prepared for government customers.
Aug. 27, 1pm - 2:30pm, Incurred Cost Submissions: Understanding of the Requirements and Processes
Join DCAA for a comprehensive webinar that explores the world of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS). This interactive session will provide you with a thorough understanding of the ICS process, including the definition, due dates, and requirements for submission. Gain a solid foundation of the ICS required schedules and let DCAA provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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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