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The UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) region of service covers North Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma and assists Veterans, Reservist, National Guard, Active Duty Personnel and Military Spouses. As the SBA resource for Veterans, UTAVBOC is a one-stop shop to assist the military-connected community in starting and growing their businesses through education, training, advising and entrepreneurial development services. Our monthly newsletter provides the latest updates to the military-connected community regarding resources, events, announcements and financial opportunities to assist you in your small business endeavors. Keep scrolling!

Veteran and Military Spouse Franchise Giveaway BidExecs and the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington want to ease your path to business ownership by giving away America’s first and only government and corporate contracting franchise opportunity. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2022. Boost your small business revenue in this exclusive two-day hands-on workshop where you’ll discover how to actively manage your business, accomplish your goals by better understanding your financials, and speak the same language as your lender. Limited to 20 veteran entrepreneurs. Save $1,500 and apply by August 31, 2022. Houston Veterans Business Expo- Are you a veteran-owned business or own a veteran food truck? Join this exclusive Veteran Expo in Houston, TX on September 30, 2022 to showcase your products and services. Interested in selling your product or service to the Army or Air Force? Join the National Diversity Veteran Small Business eMarketplace. Explore Govology, an online platform that provides weekly webinars, 150+ on-demand courses, and cohort programs from experienced industry professionals to help you start finding and winning more opportunities. Ask us how to gain access for free! VA rolls out new website to streamline contracting to assist contractors looking to work with the VA and will help vendors that haven’t worked with VA before get certified through SAM.gov etc Need assistance navigating resources to assist your small business? UTA Community Navigator (UTAComNav) serves as a liaison to connect Texas Veteran and Military-Spouse small businesses with existing SBA resource partners, loan officers and disaster recovery subject matter experts and provide financial literacy tools, resources and opportunities to bridge the gap between veterans and access to capital. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business-Dallas College site is now taking applications for their Spring Cohort (January 2023) and are seeking applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities. If you are selected, you will receive a full scholarship to participate at no cost to you. Apply today!

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Start a business in Arkansas SBA Programs for Veteran Small Businesses

Make sure to MARK YOUR CALENDARS so you don't miss out on upcoming UTAVBOC workshops, training events and educational series for your small business!

Now in its 4th year, the Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference 2022 is a 3-Day business-to-business educational conference, networking event, and small business showcase for military connected entrepreneurs, collaborative resource partners, military influencers, and decision-makers dedicated to growing the US economy by empowering the military-connected entrepreneur community. Whether you're just considering small business ownership, a startup or an established company, this conference is for you.

Stay engaged throughout three days of dynamic business development networking, inspirational speakers, panel discussions, subject matter expert breakout sessions and expos to get you in front of the resources that your small business needs. You don't want to miss the honorable Small Business of the Year Luncheon, Keynote Dinner, Franchise Give-Away and a nightly tour of Arlington's famous Entertainment District with fellow military-connected entrepreneurs! Day 1: Access to Capital and Financial Literacy Resources Day 2: Buying an Existing Business and Franchising Opportunities Day 3: Entrepreneurial Leadership

Early bird pricing is first come, first serve! Savings expire 08/31/2022.

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BOOTS 2 BUSINESS The no-cost “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B) that introduces participants to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. AUG 2-3 WICHITA FALLS, TX, SHEPPARD AFB AUG 4-5 OKC, OK, TINKER AFB AUG 9-10 ONLINE AUG 23-24 FORT SILL, OK, FORT SILL AUG 23-24 KILLEEN, TX, FORT HOOD AUG 30-31 ABILENE, TX, DYESS AFB

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BOOTS 2 BUSINESS | REBOOT Boots to Business: Reboot (B2BR) brings Boots to Business off the installation, extending access to veterans of all eras, National Guard and Reserve, and military spouses. AUG 9-10 ONLINE

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Entrepreneurial Influence for the Ultimate Business Growth- SEPT 15 | 6PM CST (hybrid) Join us every THIRD THURSDAY for this no cost workshop as we host a guest subject matter expert on various topics relating to entrepreneurship. Objectives: Discover the number one thing you must do to grow your company Identify the common entrepreneurial leadership characteristics Learn how to sharpen the saw Learn how to increase your executive profile Learn how to leverage the highest form of leadership

As part of our initiative to support our veteran and military spouse clients that are paving the way in small business ownership, we lift up their stories, promote their small businesses and keep you updated on our continued efforts and commitment to support those who have served. No charge. Interested in showcasing your products and services in our upcoming holiday magazine in December? Get your ad space for free, just in time for the holidays! Read our previous Military Appreciation Month Magazine and support our military-connected small businesses all year long! REQUEST AD SPACE FOR FREE! If you have any questions, please reach out to utavboc@uta.edu

Hello Alice Small Business Grants Hello Alice is here to help you navigate these complex capital decisions and makes it easier to decide the right path to fund your business by gathering small business grants from across the country and organized them all in one place to help your business prosper. Upskilling AARP Grant for Small Businesses is open to all 50 U.S. states and aimed towards WBCs and small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age 50+, with the incentive of reimbursing the employer up to $2,500 per employee for training. Federal funding opportunities for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded programs. Amegy Bank Small Business Grant Over the past two years this program has awarded 12 small businesses with grants totaling $40,000. This year, the program will continue to support small businesses by awarding another 5 businesses with grants. National Association for Self-Employed $4K Grant Since 2006, the NASE has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to members just like you through the Growth Grants program by providing small business grants. Visa Everywhere $100K Grant- an open innovation program that helps startups like yours unlock new opportunities—and gives you a global platform to demonstrate your ground-breaking solutions. Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program will administer $180 million to provide one-time reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19.  Tarrant County Small Business Workforce Recovery Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to impacted small businesses whose workforce has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds awarded will aid in workforce recovery, retention, recruitment, training and development.

Vision: The Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington (UTAVBOC) is the premier resource for education, training and inspiration to empower the military connected community to build profitable businesses that add value to the member, their local community and the nation. Motto / Slogan: Business Beyond the Battlefield

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