Join us in celebrating and honoring Veterans during National Veterans Small Business Week 2024
November 11 – 15, 2024
During the second week of November, NorCal Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) and the Northern California SBA District Offices are celebrating the 11th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) with several California-wide events that will provide a forum where Veteran business owners will be able to get expert advice, learn new business strategies, connect with industry experts, and meet other business owners as they look to pivot and recover.
California-Wide National Veterans Small Business Week 2024 Events
Events being added daily – check back!
NVSBW 2024: Boots to Business Reboot – Online
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Join Lassen Community College and the NorCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for our hybrid Boots to Business/Reboot class.
Online:
The Zoom link and password will be emailed to registered participants the day before the class. There is no charge for this event.
This class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business. Any interested community members are invited to join the Veterans for this 1-day exploration of entrepreneurship.
Topics will include:
· What is Entrepreneurship?
· Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
· Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
· The Economics of Small Business
· Selecting The Correct Legal Structure
· Financing Your Venture
· Business Planning
· SBA Resources For You
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners! Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!
NorCal VBOC National Veterans Small Business Week 2024 Local Events
NVSBW 2024: VetBiz Rally Point Summit
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Join us for a summit with panels and exhibits from SBA Resource Partners that are sure to help you succeed!
Panel Topics Include:
- Counseling, training, and technical assistance
- Local business lenders regarding funding and loans
- Government contracting
This is your chance to connect in person with representatives from the following organizations:
NorCal VBOC
SCORE | Central Valley
California SBDC | Valley Community SBDC representing Fresno, Kings, Mader, Tulare
CEN.CAL Business Finance Group
Access + Capital
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneur Center
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
California Department of General Services
In Person:
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street
Clovis, CA 93612