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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Development: Start It
DESCRIPTION:What it is:\nJoin the LA VBOC as we show why you would choose an LLC\, Sole Prop\, S-Corp\, or C-Corp—and how to form each one legally\, step-by-step\, Barney style. Period. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat each structure is (in plain English)\nWhy you’d pick one over the others\nThe exact steps to form it legally (what to file\, where\, and in what order)\nWhat mistakes to avoid that cost money later.
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/veteran-business-development-start-it-09-09-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Structure,Finance
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SUMMARY:Operation: Fund Your Dreams – A Tactical Guide for Funding Your New Venture
DESCRIPTION:“Operation: Fund Your Dreams” is a comprehensive course designed exclusively for Veterans\, active military personnel\, and their families who are embarking on an entrepreneurial journey. \nThis program is tailored to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure funding for their new business ventures. \nThis two-hour workshop will discuss the following topics: \nGoals and Objectives \n\nMarket Research\nBusiness Planning\nExploring Funding Options\nCash Management\nFinancial Strategy\nCredit and Funding\n\nThis is an online class. The Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to event and/or upon registration. \nAbout the Presenters \nAllen Archuleta\nAllen’s professional path has been diverse\, including launching and selling two professional services firms\, acquiring and revitalizing several businesses and franchises\, and imparting wisdom as a Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at Sac State. His efforts have not only been recognized with a Top 40 under 40 award from the Sacramento Business Journal but have also earned him the Community All-Star Award from the Sacramento Kings for significant contributions to his community. \nToday\, he is committed to leveraging his extensive experience in business strategy\, ownership\, and consulting to support active duty\, Veteran\, and military family members in achieving their entrepreneurial dreams. Allen’s role at the PNW VBOC is complemented by his qualifications as a licensed business broker\, business lender\, and tax advisor\, positioning him uniquely to guide our veterans through the complexities of business ownership and growth. \nDarren Gurney\nDarren is a member of the PNW VBOC team as a business consultant and trainer. His areas of expertise consist of entrepreneurial development\, fiscal management\, strategic planning\, marketing\, and sales. He has an entrepreneurial background in a family manufacturing/retail business\, financial and lending experience in the banking industry. He was the Director of the Business and Entrepreneurship center hosted at Shasta College that served 10 northern counties. He currently work as an entrepreneurship instructor for Shasta College in the business department. \nWith many family members and friends who have or are currently serving in the military\, he could not be more excited for the opportunity to serve our Veterans. His goal is to provide any help and resources he can to Veterans who are pursuing their own dreams and goals of starting or growing a business. \nDarren received his M.B.A in Management from CSU\, Chico and a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship from CSU\, Chico\, he is also a licensed realtor.
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/operation-fund-your-dreams-a-tactical-guide-for-funding-your-new-venture-09-15-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T140000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Development: Fund It
DESCRIPTION:What it is: \nJoin the LA VBOC for a deep-dive\, point-by-point breakdown of the pros and cons of all real-world funding options available to veteran entrepreneurs. Period. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat each option is best used for (and what it’s bad for)\nThe real tradeoffs: speed\, cost\, risk\, restrictions\, and readiness level\nHow to choose the right funding path for your stage and goal
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/veteran-business-development-fund-it-09-16-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T140000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Development – Loan\, Grant and Contract Ready
DESCRIPTION:What it is: \nJoin the LA VBOC for a by-the-numbers\, step-by-step direction on what you need to become loan\, grant and contract ready. Period. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nExactly what lenders evaluate (and in what order)\nThe documents you need and how they’re reviewed\nThe metrics/ratios that drive approval decisions\nHow to fix common gaps before you apply
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/veteran-business-development-loan-grant-and-contract-ready-09-23-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Development: Retirement Accounts
DESCRIPTION:You built the business.\nBut is the business helping build your future too? \nMany veteran entrepreneurs spend years focused on:\n• Revenue\n• Customers\n• Operations\n• Survival \n…while retirement planning gets pushed further and further down the road. \n \nDepending on your business structure\, you may even be required to offer certain retirement benefits to yourself as an employee of your business. \nOur upcoming Veteran Business Retirement Accounts workshop is designed to help veteran entrepreneurs better understand:\n✔ Retirement accounts for business owners\n✔ Tax and compensation considerations\n✔ Common mistakes to avoid\n✔ Long-term planning strategy \nIf you know a veteran entrepreneur who could benefit from this conversation\, please share it. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/veteran-business-retirement-accounts-09-30-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance,Retirement
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