Operation Market Strong
Speakers from the 3 California VBOC offices – SoCal, Los Angeles Regional & NorCal – will discuss the tools needed to market your business effectively.
Speakers from the 3 California VBOC offices – SoCal, Los Angeles Regional & NorCal – will discuss the tools needed to market your business effectively.
Vets First: Marching Orders for Proactive Procurement – Join us during National Veterans Small Business Week for a straight-talk session packed with good actionable intel — no scuttlebutt. Wendy Bray from the VA OSDBU will share how to do business with the VA, while Tron Shephard from NorCal VBOC will break down SDVOSB, VOSB, and DVBE certifications. From identifying opportunities to navigating the federal contracting space and getting certified, this session will give you the insider framework and practical steps to stand out and succeed.
If you’ve ever felt unclear, stuck, or overwhelmed by the small business funding process — you’re not alone. This session is your chance to break through the fog of war with real talk from real lenders.
Join us for an exciting online event that focuses on access to capital for entrepreneurs and small business owners!
Learn about the different resource partners and available training programs for Veterans, including those from SBA, CalOSBA, VBOC, WBC, APEX, SBDC, SCORE, CalTAP, and More
The City of Temecula Veterans Appreciation Breakfast is a unique gathering that serves to express our deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by Veterans and foster a sense of community among those who have served. During the event, attendees will hear inspiring stories directly from Veterans who have bravely served our country. Come enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast while connecting with fellow Veterans, family and supporters.
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Are you a current veteran business owner looking for fresh ideas and veteran connections? Attend Boots to Business Reboot and learn how to start or grow your business.
In the military we learned that proper prior planning prevents poor performance. The same rule applies in government contracting. Join the Los Angeles VBOC for GovCon RECON, an IN-PERSON workshop hosted by the City of Irvine, where we’ll break it down Barney-style
In this session, we’ll demystify marketing within the procurement space.
This two-hour workshop will explore essential marketing concepts and how to apply them to your business; including Branding, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Advertising, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Content Marketing and other cost-effective ways to get your message out to your prospects and customers.
In this presentation, we’ll provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on where to find contracting opportunities at the federal, state, county, and city levels, as well as with smaller cities and corporations.
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. Whether you are launching, expanding or pivoting your business, this deep dive will take you through the process of how to complete each step in the business plan outline.