VBOC at GCSC Hosts Veterans Small Biz Week

Panama City, FL –  The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Gulf Coast State College is hosting events for National Veterans Small Business Week October 31-November 4, 2023, and will continue through the week of November 6-9, 2023.

The events, taking place virtually, will feature industry experts covering a variety of topics relating to small business creation, development, and growth, including:

• Self-Publish Your Book or Novel: Monday, October 30, 2023, 11:00 am (CT)
• Access to Capital: Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)
• Government Contracting: Friday, November 3^, 2023, 8:00 am – 11:00 pm (CT)

In recognition of the 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) North & South Florida District Office, along with the VBOC, will also present the first Statewide Military Spouse “Pathway to Business”, a two-day online training about entrepreneurial education on November 7-8, 2023, from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm (CT).

“The events during National Veterans Small Business Week will introduce 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 them succeed,” says Brent Peacock, Florida Director of the Veterans Business Outreach Center.

Veterans who are interested in kickstarting or growing their businesses are encouraged to participate. All webinars are free to attend and open to all transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.

To learn more or register for a webinar, please visit bit.ly/3s1qmc2 and search for #NVSBW23 or contact Jack Benggio at jbenggio1@gulfcoast.edu or Brent Peacock at bpeacock@gulfcoast.edu.

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.