Training & Events
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.
Sept. 15, 1pm - 4pm, Michigan SBA Presents, Manufacturing Speed Dating
What: SBA & VBOC Manufacturing Speed Dating
Where: Mott Community College Event Center,
1401 East Court St. Flint, MI. 48503
This event is for any manufacturer from Genesee, Livingston, Saginaw, Shiawassee and counties representing the Thumb.
Your participation is crucial to the success of increasing manufacturing in Michigan.
There will be lenders and resource organizations present to provide expertise and assistance.
If there is a small business in need of capital, please register.
Registration link:
The SBA Presents: Manufacturing Speed Dating! Tickets, Tuesday, September 15 • 1 PM - 4 PM | Eventbrite
If you have any questions, contact brandon.adolph@sba.gov or anthony.lewis@sba.gov.
Sept. 16, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral Small Business Orientation
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/786515210033343326
The VetBizCentral Small Business Start-Up Orientation Webinar introduces veterans, service members, and military-connected entrepreneurs to the essential steps of starting a small business. The webinar covers business planning fundamentals, legal and licensing considerations, preparing for financing, best practices for new business owners, and veteran-specific resources to support long-term success.
Sept. 22, 10am - 11:30am, VetBizCentral host Veterans Institute for Procurement (VIP)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6354745557986911834
Join VetBizCentral for an informative webinar featuring the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP), highlighting programs, training, and resources designed to help veteran-owned small businesses strengthen their ability to compete for federal government contracts.
The webinar will provide an overview of VIP’s educational programs and procurement resources, with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills veteran entrepreneurs need to navigate the federal contracting marketplace. Participants will learn about available training opportunities, government contracting strategies, and resources that can help veteran-owned businesses prepare for and pursue federal contracting opportunities.
Boots to Business/Reboot Courses
Spouses are Encouraged to Attend
Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org should you have any difficulty registering.
September 10, 2026, Ann Arbor, MI (In-person)
Sept. 15, 2026, Farmer & Rancher Reboot (Virtual)
September 17, 2026, Indiana B2B Reboot (Virtual)
October 5, 2026, Indiana Reboot (Virtual)
Register Here
Contact mark@vetbizcentral.org should you have any difficulty registering
New Govology Trainings Webinar Schedule
Contact VetBizCentral for Access Code to Webinars
Sept. 15, 1pm – 2:30pm, How to Take Advantage of Your Socio-Economic Status Effectively – It’s Not What You Think
In this webinar, you will discover real-world tactics, strategies, and examples of how to “softly” communicate your status, differentiate from the competition, and facilitate the perception of corporate maturity. You will learn methods to communicate quantifiable and qualifiable metrics that focus on the value of your solutions. You will also receive a step-by-step process for introducing yourself and your company at conferences and to potential partners and government decision-makers.
Sept. 29, 1pm – 2:30pm, Communicating with Government Contracting Officials: What Can (and Should) Contractors Really Say and Do?
In this webinar, government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and John Holtz debunk some of the most common myths and misunderstandings held by contractors, including when and how contractors can communicate one-on-one with a contracting officer, who has authority to modify a contract, what to do when an unauthorized official gives instructions, how the government gratuities rules differ from standard commercial practice, and much more.
contact abron@vetbizcentral.org for additional information
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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