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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 3pm

VBOCNewEngland

In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business, “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course.

Small Business Administration, VBOC equips veteran and active duty service members and their families with the resources to help them start and run their businesses. The VBOC of New England provides information on small business ownership to service members and military spouses by facilitating and instructing the U.S. Additionally the VBOC provides: counseling, training, technical and financial sk

ill development, comprehensive business assessments, and mentoring. Veteran owned businesses may be startups, existing companies focusing on growth and expansion, or planned future acquisitions. We are committed to delivering free business counseling and training workshops, supplying entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to run a business including:

*Understanding funding options when starting, growing, or buying a business
preparing loan request packages and presentations for lenders and potential investors
*Managing business profitability
*Creation of business plans and financial projections
*Business expansion options

06/08/2026

🚨 The SBA’s $1 Million Pitch Competition is closing soon! 🚨

If you missed it the first time, this is your sign to apply. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition is putting a $1,000,000 total cash prize pool on the line—and we want to help you win it.

🏆 The Cash Prizes:
1st Place: $400,000
2nd Place: $250,000
3rd Place: $150,000
4th Place: $125,000
5th Place: $75,000

Plus: A trip to Washington, D.C. this September for the live finals, national exposure, and exclusive matchmaking events!

📋 Quick Eligibility Check:
- Business open 3+ years
- $100K+ in gross annual revenue
- Have previously used an SBA capital program (7(a), 504, Microloan, SBIR/STTR, etc.)

🤝 Don't Pitch Alone!
As an SBA-funded program, our team is ready to give you dedicated, step-by-step pitch support to make your application stand out.

⏳ Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026

👉 Click here to learn more and apply now! https://loom.ly/u3MnvtE
Have questions? Drop us a line at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Know farming, ranching, entrepreneurship, or content development?

The Center for Women & Enterprise is seeking proposals for two USDA-funded content development opportunities:

Business plan development for farmers and ranchers: https://loom.ly/d6Q_e0I

Pitch deck development for farmers and ranchers: https://loom.ly/Z7KeJLk

Proposals are due Friday, June 5.

Please review the requests for proposals and submit through the links above.

05/29/2026

Starting a business can offer military spouses greater flexibility and freedom. Military spouses can build valuable entrepreneurship skills with U.S. Small Business Administration Military Spouse Pathway to Business course on the MySBA Learning Platform.

Learn at your own pace and gain skills: bit.ly/4lkAink

05/28/2026

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs: protecting your ideas can be an important part of building and growing your business.

Join the SBA’s six New England District Offices and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Protecting Your Ideas: IP Basics for Small Businesses, a live webinar covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related SBA resources.

Tuesday, June 16
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Live webinar

Register here: https://loom.ly/HsOj6WM

05/27/2026

Using local U.S. Small Business Administration resources and partners makes growing a easier.

Resource partners, including the VBOC and America's SBDC are here to guide you in making the right choices for your future. Find SBA assistance near you: bit.ly/4pO0bxK

05/26/2026

Stop paying for business resources that should be free! 🛑

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program gives you the same high-level coaching and networking that usually costs hundreds—for $0.

Gain access to:

💵 Alerts for $10,000 grants

🧠 Expert-led workshops and Q&As

💻 On-demand courses in finance and marketing

🤝 A community of fellow business owners

No catch, no cost, and no Verizon account required. Just real tools for real growth.

Sign up today: https://loom.ly/RuBZ2jw

05/26/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS: The SBA just launched a $1 Million Pitch Competition—and we are here to help you win it! 🚨

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Small Business Administration has officially launched the Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition. This nationwide contest is putting a massive $1,000,000 total cash prize pool on the line to spotlight small business innovation, grit, and economic impact.

🏆 What’s up for grabs?

1st Place: $400,000
2nd Place: $250,000
3rd Place: $150,000
4th Place: $125,000
5th Place: $75,000
Plus, a trip to Washington, D.C. this September for the live finals, national exposure, and exclusive supplier matchmaking events!
📋 Are you eligible? If your business has been open for 3+ years, has gross annual revenues of $100K+, and has previously utilized qualifying SBA capital programs (such as a 7(a), 504, Microloan, or SBIR/STTR funding), this is your moment to step onto the national stage.

Don't pitch alone! As an SBA-funded program, we are ready to offer dedicated, step-by-step pitch support to ensure your application stands out and you feel entirely confident.

⏳ Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026. 👉 Let’s get you ready to win! Send us an email at [email protected] or visit the link below to learn more: https://loom.ly/u3MnvtE

05/20/2026

You don’t have to grow your alone.

U.S. Small Business Administration s resource partner, SCORE, provides business owners with guidance and experience in making important business decisions.

Find a mentor to help your grow and thrive: bit.ly/3PG0r5a

05/18/2026

From Service to Soil: Launch Your Ag-Business Journey! 🚜

Are you a Veteran, Service Member, or Military Spouse looking to turn your passion for farming or ranching into a sustainable business? Join the Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers & Ranchers!

Presented by the VBOC of New England, in partnership with the USDA and Hannah Grimes, this intensive virtual workshop is designed specifically for the military community. Whether you’re dreaming of a homestead or a full-scale agricultural operation, we’ll help you bridge the gap from idea to ex*****on.

What’s on the agenda?

- Market Research: Who is buying what you grow?
- Financing: Navigating capital and long-range planning.
- Legal & Economics: Choosing the right structure and understanding ag-economics.
- Resources: Direct access to SBA and USDA support.

Don’t wait—space is limited! Secure your spot today and start building your roadmap to success.

👉 https://loom.ly/Alwhof0

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132 George M. Cohan Boulevard
Providence, RI
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm

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Website

https://vbocnewengland.org/

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