A variety of face-to-face trainings and events are hosted by the SoCal VBOC throughout the year. Workshops covering business start-up and pre-planning, and government contracting take place monthly. Specialty events such as “Meet the Buyers” and the California Procurement Event are offered throughout the year.
Business Start-up & Preplanning
Boots to Business
Designed for service members and military spouses at military installations on the road to entrepreneurship.Outline
• Identify business opportunities
• Draft a business plan
• Connect with local small business resources
• Launch your small business
• Learn marketing basics
Boots to Business | Reboot
Designed for transitioning service members, Guard, Reserve, Veterans of all eras and military-connected family members.Outline
• Identify business opportunities
• Draft a business plan
• Connect with local small business resources
• Launch your small business
• Learn marketing basics
Steps to Starting Your LGBTQ+ Owned Business
This workshop addresses all the things to consider before starting your business.Outline
• Permits and Licenses
• Business Entities
• Business Plan
• LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification
Government Contracting
Government Contracting in a Day
This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting.Outline
• What you need to get started• How to find your buyer
• Creating a capabilities statement
• What certifications are available
• How to write a proposal