Calling all Veterans, Guard, Reserve and military-connected family members who want to start or grow a small business!Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Are you a current veteran business owner looking for fresh ideas and veteran connections? The City of Moreno Valley and the SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) present the Boots to Business/Reboot program in person and online. There is no charge for this event. Refreshments will be served.

Day 1- May 3, 11am-4pm:

•   Introduction to Business Ownership

•   “Step by Step” of Starting a business – presented by Joseph Molina, National Veterans Chamber of Commerce

•   Basics of Opportunity Recognition

•   Understanding Your Market and Competitive Space

•   Marketing using the Storytelling approach – presented by Joseph Molina, National Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Day 2- May 10, 11am-4pm (register separately):

•   The Economics of Small Business Start-up

•   Legal Considerations for Veterans Owned Small Businesses

•   Financing your Venture

•   The Traditional and Nontraditional Funding Options – presented by Joseph Molina, National Veterans Chamber of Commerce

•   Introduction to Business Planning

•   The One-Page Business Plan – presented by Joseph Molina, National Veterans Chamber of Commerce

•   Resources to Support Your Venture & Other Trainings Offered by Partner Organizations

This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and join ranks with the growing number of veteran-owned businesses! Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!