Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register! After decades of outsourcing and offshoring, the federal government is aggressively pivoting back toward domestic supply chains. Combine that with strategic sourcing, category management, and GSA’s OneGov initiative, and you have a procurement environment that manufacturers, resellers, distributors, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) must understand to stay competitive or risk […]

Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. July 23 and Fri. July 24, 2026 from 8:30AM-12:30PM. Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty […]

Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register! Winning government contracts starts with submitting strong, compliant proposals. Presented by the DCAA Small Business Program, this webinar explains the proposal adequacy checklist and provides practical guidance to help contractors develop proposals that meet government requirements with confidence. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of proposal cost elements, including direct labor, […]

Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register! Federal contractors are facing a level of market disruption that many small businesses were never taught to navigate. Stop-work orders, budget rescissions, agency restructuring, prime contractor pullback, and crowded certification lanes are creating real revenue challenges for companies whose pipelines were built on assumptions that may no longer hold. […]

Join us Wednesday, July 29, from 10-11 AM ET as Amy Amoroso, Director of VBOC NY/NJ will discuss how to utilize LivePlan to create your business plan from an idea to concept. She will walk you through LivePlan with a step-by-step guide on how to create your plan for accessing capital or for your own […]

This informational webinar will provide business owners and employers with a practical overview of important federal employment and labor requirements. Participants will learn about workplace discrimination laws, who is protected, which employers are covered, and the types of employment practices that may be considered discriminatory—including hiring, termination, promotions, compensation, accommodations, harassment, and retaliation. The session […]

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE CLASS. This FREE live online free Microsoft Excel training from Pryor Learning is designed to help participants build practical spreadsheet skills and increase workplace efficiency. Whether you are new to Excel or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this interactive course provides step-by-step instruction and hands-on learning with a […]

Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 10:00AM-2:00PM. Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty […]

Join us, Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10:00am – 11:00AM ET for this free informational webinar. Selecting the appropriate legal structure is necessary in establishing and operating a business. Whether you’re starting a new venture or making your side hustle official, this presentation is designed specifically for Veterans ready to take the next step in […]

The buzz in the business industry is SDVOSB- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certifications. Do you want to sell your products or services to the State/Government and receive preferential treatment applying for certifications? Or would you like to market your business as Veteran or Service-Disabled Veteran Business Owned? Amy Amoroso Director VBOC Region II […]

Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. August 20 and Fri. August 21, 2026 from 8:30AM-12:30PM. Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty […]

IN PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT Enjoy FREE breakfast and networking with fellow Veteran entrepreneurs! Connect with business resources and hear featured speaker Kathy Lemieux from Keybank present on “How Businesses Obtain Credit”.  This Money Me & Key class will cover a wide range of topics related to how businesses obtain credit.  In This Session, You’ll […]