Welcome to the LA Regional VBOC
The Los Angeles Regional Veterans Business Outreach Center helps military service members and veterans and their spouses to start and succeed in their own small businesses.
We can help you build your business
Start your entrepreneurship journey with Boots to Business or Boots to Business Reboot, foundational entrepreneurial education and training programs for transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans of all eras, and their spouses.
Planning
Gain invaluable assistance with business plan development, market research, feasibility assessments, and overall business strategy through our training programs.
Access to Capital
Access loans, grants, and other funding sources. Get assistance in preparing loan applications and connect with lenders experienced in working with veterans.
Procurement
Discover the requirements, certifications, and abundant resources available to secure contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Who We Serve
The LA Regional VBOC supports and provides small business resources to transitioning service members from all military branches, veterans from any era, and military spouses.
Throughout our region, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer various opportunities for training, personalized coaching, connections to valuable resource partners, and networking events.
Air Force
Edwards AFB
Los Angeles AFB
Army
Fort Irwin
Coast Guard
Port of Los Angeles
Marine Corps
Twenty Nine Palms
Navy
Base Ventura
Space Force
Vandenberg SFB
BOOTS to BUSINESS
Boots to Business is a training program provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program is available to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses at military installations worldwide.
BOOTS to BUSINESS | REBOOT
Boots to Business Reboot, brought to you by the SBA and its resource partners, makes the Boots to Business course available in local communities. This extends access to veterans from all eras, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
The LA VBOC is dedicated to helping transitioning service members and veterans access the tools and support necessary to achieve their business goals.
Ready to take your next step?
Our aim is to empower you on your entrepreneurial journey. Sign up and start today.