Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington
The Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington (UTAVBOC) is the premier resource for education, training and inspiration to empower the military connected community to build profitable businesses that add value to the member, their local community, and the nation.
About
UTAVBOC provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including classroom instruction and opportunities to work with experienced coaches and mentors, attend workshops, and develop connections. Through training programs, one-on-one business counseling, accredited university courses, practical seminars, relevant workshops, expert referrals and veteran focused outreach activities, UTAVBOC serves as the SBA resource partner for veterans. UTAVBOC services are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA to empower transitioning veterans, disabled veterans, National Guard, active and reserve component members and their spouses. UTAVBOC’s mission is to1. Increase awareness of entrepreneurial development services through the Boots to Business Transition Assistance Program (TAPS) and other training and outreach activities.
2. Facilitate access to entrepreneurial development services in collaboration with other SBA resource partners, including federal, state and local entrepreneurial development entities.
3. Inspire action that leads to entrepreneurial business development, economic freedom, personal and professional well-being.
Services Provided
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
- Feasibility Studies
- Demographic and Census Data
- Forming a Business
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
- Loans
- Debt Funding
- Equity Funding
- Government Funding (Specialty)
- Technology Grants (Specialty)
- Grant Funding
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Student Marketing Projects
- Student Research Projects
Legal Services
- Forming a Business
- Patent Seminars
- Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- Commercialization
- Manufacturing Development
Marketing and Sales
- Competitive Analysis
- Demographics/Census Data
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Market Research
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
- Peer Mentoring
Networking and Associations
- Demographically Based (Specialty)
- Small Business/General (Specialty)
Regulatory Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Patent Information
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Trademark and Copyright Information
- Certification
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Bid Matching and Preparation
- Government and Military Specifications
- HUBZone Certification
- Obtaining Certification
- Obtaining Corporate Contracts
- Obtaining Government Contracts
- Subcontracting Opportunities
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Technical Assistance
- Virtual Consulting and Online Services (Specialty)
Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Marketing Plan Training
- Startup Classes
Events and Community Building
- Pitch Events
Contact Information
Ashten Simmons
Ashten Simmons
Address
701 S West Street
Box 19377
Arlington, TX 76019
701 S West Street
Box 19377
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone
(817) 272-6789
(817) 272-6789
Website
https://www.uta.edu/vboc/
https://www.uta.edu/vboc/
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