The Michael R. McNulty Veteran Business Center

GOVOLOGY: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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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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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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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Military Spouse Pathway to Business: Online, New York, NY
2026-06-25 08:30 - 2026-06-26 13:00
Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. June 25th and Fri. June 26th, 2026 from 8:30AM-1PM.
Military spouses make great entrepreneurs, and small business ownership can be a transportable vocation that supports frequent relocation-part of the landscape for many military families. The Pathway to Business course introduces military spouses to the key elements of entrepreneurship at no cost.
In this course, military spouses are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business topics such as market research, economics, legal considerations, and finances. You’ll also learn about additional resources available to military spouses for accessing startup capital, receiving technical assistance, earning contracting opportunities, and more.
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Military Spouse Pathway to Business: Online, New York, NY
2026-09-24 08:30 - 2026-09-25 13:00
Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. Sept 24th and Fri. Sept 25th, 2026 from 8:30AM-1PM.
Military spouses make great entrepreneurs, and small business ownership can be a transportable vocation that supports frequent relocation-part of the landscape for many military families. The Pathway to Business course introduces military spouses to the key elements of entrepreneurship at no cost.
In this course, military spouses are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business topics such as market research, economics, legal considerations, and finances. You’ll also learn about additional resources available to military spouses for accessing startup capital, receiving technical assistance, earning contracting opportunities, and more.
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Military Spouse Pathway to Business: Online, New York, NY
2026-11-19 08:30 - 2026-11-20 13:00
Register for this upcoming FREE 2-day training course Thurs. Nov. 19th and Fri. Nov. 20th, 2026 from 8:30AM-1PM.
Military spouses make great entrepreneurs, and small business ownership can be a transportable vocation that supports frequent relocation-part of the landscape for many military families. The Pathway to Business course introduces military spouses to the key elements of entrepreneurship at no cost.
In this course, military spouses are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business topics such as market research, economics, legal considerations, and finances. You’ll also learn about additional resources available to military spouses for accessing startup capital, receiving technical assistance, earning contracting opportunities, and more.
REGISTER HERE
