WE ARE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL VBOC SERVING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, OREGON & WASHINGTON STATE
We help veterans prepare for the
mission of entrepreneurship
Freedom 250: Patriot Pitch Competition
In celebration of 250 years of American enterprise, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)—sponsored by Clover Network, Inc.—has officially launched the Freedom 250: Patriot Pitch Competition! This nationwide contest features a massive $1 million cash prize pool (with a $400,000 first-place prize) to reward the grit, innovation, and economic impact of veteran business owners.
If you have utilized SBA capital to launch, pivot, or scale your operations, this is your chance to secure capital and pitch your business in Washington, D.C.
Don’t let this clock run out. Review the full application guidelines and submit your entry directly at sba.gov/freedom250.
Need help with your application? If you want a sounding board to review your business fundamentals or sharpen your pitch narrative before submitting, connect with your PNW VBOC business consultant today. We are here to help you win!
Your one-stop-shop for small business growth
Designed to be a no-cost, go-to resource for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase or grow a business, Pacific Northwest Regional VBOC (formerly NorCal VBOC) provides business development assistance, training, counseling, mentoring, and resource referrals at no cost to clients.
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Our team of expert business advisors can help your business with free and confidential business consulting.
Workshops
We offer a wide range of no-cost, in-person or online business specific workshops designed to help you succeed.
Resources
From college courses, to access to capital and more, VBOC resources will help you start or grow your small business.
Pacific Northwest Regional VBOC (formerly NorCal VBOC) is ready to help you succeed in your next mission — entrepreneurship
