The Old Dominion University Veterans Business Outreach Center (ODUVBOC) exists to provide entrepreneurial development services to eligible veterans who own or are considering starting a small business. ODUVBOC serves Federal Region III which includes Virginia and West Virginia.
Funded in part by a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration (SBA), we have developed an extensive network of partners to assist with your business needs. As part of the Old Dominion University (ODU) Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship's (IIE), ODUVBOC's goal is to support the entrepreneurial efforts of veterans, thus promoting business innovation and strengthening the local economy.
CLIENT SERVICES:
- Military Transitioning Services
- Outreach & Business Training Events
- Business Counseling and Mentoring
- Entrepreneurial Training & Development
- Start-up/Entrepreneur Assessment
- Business Plan Preparation
- Partnerships and Referrals
- Small Business Growth Services
- Assistance with Access to Capital
- ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE) Services
Need help?
The VBOC office is currently unable to accommodate walk-in appointments. Please signup and complete the Request for Counseling Form. The U.S. Small Business Administration requires all clients to complete this form prior to receiving counseling. If you are not able to complete this form electronically, please call 757-683-5505. On Fridays only, an administrative staff member is available at 112 Bank St. from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to assist.
