Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend an event Aug. 24 to learn about starting and operating a small business.
The program is being held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required by Aug. 20.
It is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) St. Louis District Office, the Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC), and the Small Business & Technology Development Center.
"Veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs," said SBA training coordinator Angela Wells. "For those wondering what it takes and how they can prepare - this is their opportunity."
"Boots to Business Reboot" is a two-step training program that provides participants an overview of business ownership as a career vocation, an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan, a practical exercise in opportunity recognition, and an introduction to available public and private sector resources.
Step one is the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course eligible to Veterans of all eras, service members (including members of the National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses. This course is instructed by SBA and its partners, who are skilled business advisors.
Step two is the follow-on Foundations of Entrepreneurship course instructed by a consortium of professors and skilled business advisors from the SBA Network.
This program is available free of charge to veterans and their spouses. Lunch will be provided.
For questions or additional information, contact Wells at 314-539-6613.