UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center

06/17/2026

📣 San Antonio-area military spouses: Don't miss this opportunity to connect directly with employers hiring now!
Join the City of San Antonio and Hiring Our Heroes for the Virtual San Antonio Military Spouse Talent Invitational on June 23 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT!
Meet with recruiters and hiring managers from:
⭐ Boeing
⭐ City of San Antonio
⭐ First Command
⭐ Maxim Healthcare
⭐ USAA

You'll have the opportunity to learn about open roles, ask questions, and make meaningful connections with employers seeking talent in the San Antonio area.

📍 Open to military-connected job seekers residing within commuting distance of San Antonio.
💻 Attend virtually via Zoom.

📝 Register today: https://bit.ly/SanAntonioHire

06/17/2026

📢 Calling Veterans & Military Spouses in Corpus Christi!
Join Boots to Business Reboot (B2B-R) in partnership with Del Mar College SBDC, a full-day entrepreneurship training focused on business fundamentals and growth opportunities.

🗓 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Del Mar College SBDC – Corpus Christi
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tqNBGq
📩 More info: [email protected]

06/15/2026

We were honored to participate in the Governor’s Small Business Summit in Laredo, Texas, on May 11, 2026!

The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) was proudly represented by Director Juan Santos and Business Advisor Manny Pruneda, who connected with partners and shared valuable resources for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.

📸 Featured:
Director Juan Santos with Greg Shigemasa, Business Consultant with the Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP), and Inessa Stepanenko, Deputy District Director of the SBA San Antonio District Office
Director Juan Santos and Business Advisor Manny Pruneda

Thank you to our partners for their continued collaboration. Together, we remain committed to empowering those who have served—and their families—to succeed in business!

06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army‼ 🇺🇸

Today, we honor 251 years of service, sacrifice, courage, and commitment to our nation. We extend our deepest gratitude to all Soldiers, Veterans, and Army families whose dedication has helped protect and strengthen our country since 1775.

From all of us at the UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center, thank you for your service.

06/11/2026

The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) was proud to participate in the Boots to Business (B2B) program at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on June 3–4, 2026!

Business Advisor Manny Pruneda presented key entrepreneurship modules and engaged with transitioning service members and military spouses as they explored opportunities in business ownership.

Through programs like Boots to Business, the UTRGV VBOC remains committed to providing training, resources, and guidance that help members of the military community confidently pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

06/08/2026

🚨 Disaster Assistance Available in Cameron County
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in San Benito to assist individuals, businesses, and nonprofits impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred from April 24 through May 1, 2026.

SBA representatives are available to answer questions, provide guidance, and support the disaster loan application process.

📍 Location:
San Benito Annex Building 2
705 N Bowie St.
San Benito, TX 78586

🕘 Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) encourages our community to take advantage of these resources available to support recovery.

To learn more, visit: https://www.sba.gov

We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.