The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serves the West-Central and South Texas area. We provide business training, counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservist, National Guard, and active duty personnel.
UPCOMING DATES FOR THE 2023 GOVERNOR'S SMALL BUSINESS EVENTS
The Governor's Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It's also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
It’s a great time for your service-disabled #veteranowned small business to partner with workforce development organizations to help expand your search for #smallbiz employees
Take a look at the NCAT's Weekly Harvest newsletter for events, funding opportunities, news, and information!
Montana Partnership Reduces Food Waste and Supports Sustainable Gardening and Food Production Through Biochar
If you live in Missoula, Montana, you've probably seen the blue e-bikes transporting food scraps around town. The nonprofit Soil Cycle began when Missoula resident and backyard gardener, Caitlyn Lewis, saw a nexus between reducing organic waste to divert valuable materials from landfills and improving her neighborhood gardens' growing potential by making biochar.
NCAT's Sustainable Agriculture Publications Now Available in Spanish
The National Center for Appropriate Technology's sustainable agriculture program, ATTRA, now has more than 100 trusted publications available in Spanish. These practical publications for producers are available to read or in audio format. ATTRA's online resources include more than 300 publications as well as podcasts, videos, databases, and forums. NCAT's team of Sustainable Agriculture Specialists across the U.S.
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To comply with social distancing standards, per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, UTRGV VBOC is offering remote business advisement that is free of charge and confidential to new and existing veteran business owners. Please register to our eCenter to receive assistance from our business advisors.
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