Following a 1999 law to promote veteran participation in the entrepreneurship, the Small Business Administration built the initial Veterans Business Outreach Centers. Now one of 28, the VBOC of New England offers no cost business advising, workshops, trainings, and community to help veteran entrepreneurs succeed. 

Eligibility

VBOC is an equal opportunity institution with a focus on:

• Veterans,
• Service-Disabled Veterans,
• Reservists,
• National Guard Members,
• Family Members,
• Active-duty service members preparing to transition from military service to business ownership

The VBOC was huge in helping me get where I am today. I don't feel like I would have started my business as strongly because I did not even know what a business plan was when I started. The SBA has been very supportive in helping me along the way.

Terra Smith, Doc Terra Mobile Veterinary Services

Advisory Board

• Brian Lafauci, US Air Force
• Ernie Olivera, US Army
• Roy Salisbury, US Army
• Oreste Varela, US Air Force
• Ed Brzychcy, US Army