VA Benefits Roadmap
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
VA benefits, the do’s and don’ts, the pitfalls, the presumptions, and the headaches you can avoid. Please join us for a breakdown (Barney style) of VA benefits and how to be aware of what is occurring with your claim(s). Differences between pro se filings, VSO’s, claims companies, and attorney advocates. Information from filings, Higher Level reviews, Supplemental claims and Appeals to the Board.
Presented By: William Sterbinsky, Esq. USMC, CPL, Veterans Affairs Law, P.A
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GOVOLOGY: An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of small business certifications in the government marketplace, helping participants understand how these programs can open doors to new contracting opportunities. You’ll learn about key federal certification programs, including Small Business Self-Certification, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) & 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The course has been updated to include the latest developments from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), recent SBA regulatory and enforcement updates, and Congressional legislation.
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Develop a 2026 AI Business Strategy, What can AI do for Small Business?
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00
This class provides a practical, business-focused introduction to using artificial intelligence (AI) for small business. Participants will learn steps to developing an AI Strategy tailored to small and mid-sized businesses, including how to identify business goals that AI can support, generative AI vs automation AI and strategic best practices.
The session focuses on real-world tools, important safety guidelines and best practices to help small businesses save time, grow sales, improve customer experience, and implement AI confidently.
Presented by: Erik Bunaes, Endorphin® Digital Marketing, Constant Contact Local Expert and Adjunct Professor of Marketing.
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How to Register as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
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 NY/NJ will discuss how to get certified with both State and Federal agencies, what additional resources are available to you, and how to start networking and selling to State and Federal agencies.
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GOVOLOGY: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
This course will teach you how to apply for the major SBA federal contracting certification programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned (WOSB and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certification, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) certification, and the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development certification.
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Is your Marketing Actually Working? Presented By Nelson VanDenburgh
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us Wednesday, April 15 for this FREE webinar, “Is your Marketing Actually Working? A Veteran-to-Veteran Guide on What You Can’t Afford to Miss”, presented By Nelson VanDenburgh, Owner of Veteran Vibes.
This practical webinar is designed specifically for Veteran entrepreneurs who want clear, actionable ways to market their businesses—regardless of industry or budget. Attendees will learn how to strengthen their online presence, increase visibility, and turn website visitors into customers using strategies that can be implemented right away. The session will focus on real-world examples, simple systems, and clear guidance without complicated marketing jargon.
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Boots to Business Reboot: Online, New York, NY
2026-04-16 08:30 - 2026-04-17 12:30
Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. April 16 and Fri. April 17, 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 Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.

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Veterans’ Service2Success Resource and Job Fair
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:30
The McNulty Veteran Business Center, the area’s preeminent Veteran entrepreneurship resource is partnering with the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau, Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency, and the Schenectady County Veterans Peer to Peer Program to offer the Veterans’ Service2Success Resource and Job Fair.
Veterans’ Service2Success provides FREE access to entrepreneurship, employment, education and benefits information for Veterans and their families. Veteran services providers, employers, academic institutions, and public/private entities will exhibit for this day-long event. Featured will be informational sessions for entrepreneurial resources, veterans’ benefits assistance, a job fair, and networking opportunities with dozens of exhibitors, and includes lunch. SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!
WHO: Veterans and military family members
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express I 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
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GOVOLOGY: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
Touted as a “game-changer” when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the “SBA Mentor-Protégé Program,” it remains a powerful tool for both large and small contractors.
Join us for an insightful webinar with Govology’s Legal Analyst, Steven Koprince, to gain an in-depth understanding of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and how it can be a catalyst for your business growth and success in the government marketplace. Mr. Koprince will share practical insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
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Government Contracts & Market Intel
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
As a government contractor, you’ll learn how to access the financial resources and market intelligence you need to compete for and win federal contracts. TFN Lending offers you specialized financing solutions – including working capital lines of credit, contract financing, and payroll funding – designed specifically for the unique cash flow challenges you face in government contracting. As a government contractor, you can access these services with no upfront costs and no risk, giving you financial backing to pursue opportunities you might otherwise have to pass on due to capital constraints.
You’ll also discover how to gain a competitive edge through strategic market intelligence and positioning for major upcoming contract vehicles. Learn how to leverage EZGovOpps federal market research tools to identify the right opportunities, analyze your competitors, and track contracting officers – helping you focus your efforts where you’re most likely to win.
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Windows of Opportunity
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00
Windows of Opportunity is a practical guide for diverse-owned businesses exploring supplier diversity programs with government agencies and large corporations. This class explains the purpose and history of supplier diversity and outlines how public and private organizations create contracting opportunities. Participants will learn how to prepare their business for certification, strengthen financial documentation, scale sustainably and build strategic relationships within supplier diversity networks.
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GOVOLOGY: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
Successful government contractors rely on more than opportunity searches—they rely on data-driven competitive intelligence. This course teaches you how to use federal procurement data to understand your market, refine your pricing strategy, and identify the agencies most likely to buy what you sell.
Through a step-by-step, real-world example, you will learn how to analyze government purchasing data using multiple federal systems, including SAM.gov’s Data Bank, and connect information across several government databases to uncover valuable insights about buying patterns, competitor activity, and potential teaming partners.
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Engage & Convert: The Email & Social Media Power Play
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
Discover how to harness the combined power of email and social media to captivate your audience, grow your subscriber base, and drive meaningful conversions. We’ll discuss:

Optimizing Your Social Profiles: Fine-tune your profiles to make a lasting impression and draw followers in.
Crafting Compelling Content: Leverage storytelling techniques to create engaging narratives that resonate with your audience.
Converting Followers to Subscribers: Turn social media engagement into email subscriptions.

Learn best practices for posting frequency, timing, and creating social hooks that stop the scroll. Plus, we’ll uncover the top reasons people subscribe—discounts, exclusive content, or supporting your cause. We will also discuss using AI for content and conversational automation for great service.
Presented by: Erik Bunaes, Endorphin® Digital Marketing, Constant Contact Local Expert and Adjunct Professor of Marketing.
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In-person Boots to Business Reboot, Bloomfield NJ
2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00
Register for this upcoming FREE 1-day training course Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00AM-5:00PM.

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 Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.

Class Address: Bloomfield Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003
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Morning Coffee with Amy
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Join us, Tuesday, May 5th, from 10-11:00AM ET for this free hour-long session and bring all your small business questions. These questions can include but not limited to, government contracting, certifications, access to capital, grants, how to start or expand your small business, when to utilize professional services, marketing, economics, resources for veteran owned business, or international trade. There is no limit to the number of questions that you can ask or the topic you wish to discuss.
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GOVOLOGY: Key Government Contacts to Help You Win More Contracts
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
Winning government contracts isn’t just about what you offer—it’s about understanding who’s involved in the process and how to engage them at the right time.
In this training, you’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of the key government personnel who influence buying decisions—and how to position yourself with each one to move opportunities forward.
What You’ll Learn

The key roles in the government contracting process—and how they interact
Who makes decisions vs. who influences them behind the scenes
When to engage each stakeholder during the procurement lifecycle
Proven strategies to build relationships that lead to contract wins

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GOVOLOGY: Creating a Killer Capability Statement That Communicates Value
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
You have seconds—not minutes—to convince a government buyer or teaming partner that your company is capable, credible, and worth engaging.
Your capability statement is your most important marketing tool in the federal space—but most fall flat. They either look outdated, say too little, or fail to clearly communicate value.
This training shows you how to fix that.
What You’ll Learn

What makes a capability statement stand out (and what makes them get ignored)
The essential sections every strong capability statement needs
How to present your company in a way that signals credibility and maturity—even if you’re new to government contracting
How to use Value Mapping to translate past performance into clear, compelling proof of value
Practical guidance on layout, structure, and visuals (no design experience required)

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AI for Small Business Operations
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00
AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini have moved from novelty to business necessity — but most small business owners aren’t sure where to start or how to get results that actually matter. In this hands-on session, we cut through the hype and show you exactly how to use AI to save time on the tasks that eat up your week. Through live demonstrations, you’ll watch AI draft professional emails, turn rough notes into polished SOPs, generate pitch decks, summarize contracts, and work inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail — all in real time.
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Boots to Business Reboot: Online, New York, NY
2026-05-14 08:30 - 2026-05-15 12:30
Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. May 14 and Fri. May 15, 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 Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.

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Business 201, Your Next Level Business
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Business 201: Your Next Level Business is a comprehensive class designed to help entrepreneurs build a strong, sustainable foundation for long-term growth. Participants are guided through clarifying their purpose, mission and vision, developing an entrepreneurial mindset and cultivating the grit and growth mindset needed to navigate challenges. Through practical exercises such as SWOT analysis and the Business Model Canvas, business owners gain tools to sharpen their strategy, strengthen profitability and align daily operations with their long-term goals.
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How to fund your Veteran Owned Business
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00
Did you know that there are special loan programs available specifically for veteran-owned businesses like yours? When you’re growing your business, you could take advantage of discounted interest rates and more favorable loan terms, keeping more money in your business!
Join Pursuit’s Keri Pratico Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer to learn more about these programs and others that can benefit your veteran-owned business! You’ll walk away with actionable advice to get you prepared for a loan application and more.
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GOVOLOGY: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
Limitations on Subcontracting (LoS) is one of the most confusing—and most enforced—rules in government contracting.
For small businesses and their teaming partners, getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences. And the challenge? You may be asked to prove compliance at any point—before, during, or after contract performance.
This training breaks down LoS in clear, practical terms so you can understand what’s required and how to stay compliant.
What You’ll Learn

What the limitations on subcontracting rule actually requires
How LoS applies to set-aside and sole-source contracts
A step-by-step process to determine and maintain compliance
Common pitfalls that can put your company at risk
Real-world examples to help you apply the rule with confidence

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Business Planning 101
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join us Wednesday, May 20, 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 organizational needs or purposes.
· Overview of business plans and why they are needed
· Step-by-step guide of LivePlan
· How to access capital
· Eligibility for access to LivePlan
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GOVOLOGY: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
The Department of Defense is investing billions of dollars to strengthen and expand the United States defense industrial base. These investments span advanced manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, workforce development, automation, technology innovation, and critical capability expansion.
This training provides a practical roadmap to understanding and engaging directly with the Department of Defense through the Cornerstone Consortium in support of the Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program.
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GOVOLOGY: Introduction to DCAA and the Audit Process: Understanding the Essentials
2026-06-02 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accountability of defense contracting processes. Join DCAA for an informative and engaging webinar that introduces DCAA and the audit process. This webinar is designed to help contractors, government agencies, and industry professionals understand the role of DCAA, its organizational structure, and the audit process.
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Intellectual Property Fundamentals, Presented By the USPTO
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover:
• What is the USPTO?
• An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP.
• How to get started in protecting your intellectual property.
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GOVOLOGY: Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
The United States’ adversaries are actively working to steal the nation’s military and industrial competitive advantage. Today’s ubiquitous, highly interconnected information systems make that theft easier than ever. The U.S. federal government recognizes the risk to sensitive information housed in contractors’ systems, such as Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As a result, all federal contractors must implement basic cybersecurity requirements in the internal IT systems that process federal contract-related data.
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How to Register as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00

A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
Social media is a powerful tool that influences how people connect, support causes, and make purchasing decisions. In this one-hour session, you’ll learn how to create a simple yet effective social media strategy that drives awareness, grows your following, and turns engagement into action.
● Influence Your Audience: Discover how to hook your audience’s attention—just like 45%of shoppers who turn to social media for inspiration.
● Build Connections: Learn why 20% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands they can communicate with on social media.
● Simplify Your Strategy: Master the essentials of social media success, including the 15-minute social media plan and tips for getting started with paid ads.
● Maximize Your Reach: Claim your name across all channels, pick a primary platform to focus on, and tailor your posts for each channel to expand your impact.
● Engage for Growth: Use social media to increase awareness, provide top-notch customer service, and inspire your audience to take action.
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GOVOLOGY: Methods for Communicating Your Past Performance to Accelerate Government Sales
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:30
Enter the code: VBOCR26 when you register!
If you’re looking for practical strategies to better position and communicate your company’s experience and past performance, this training session will transform the way you market and differentiate your business. In this fast-paced and educational session, you’ll learn why many companies struggle to effectively market their experience and how to avoid common positioning mistakes that lead to limited differentiation. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how to map the value of past performance and strategically “bridge” that value to strengthen market position, increase perceived maturity, and better communicate capabilities to prospective clients and partners.
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