Boots to Business
Boots to Business (B2B) is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a training track within the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. Visit https://sbavets.force.com/s/ for more info.
Two-step training program includes:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
A two-day classroom course offered as one of the three Transition GPS elective tracks
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
An eight-week online course that offers in-depth instruction on the elements of a business plan and tips and techniques for starting a business
Curriculum continuum includes:
- steps for evaluating business concepts
- the foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan
- information on available SBA resources to help access start-up capital
- additional technical assistance
Boots to Business Reboot
Already transitioned out of service? B2B Reboot is for you!
Boots to Business (B2B) Reboot is the two-day entrepreneurial training course offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an Introduction to Entrepreneurship training for veterans of ALL eras. B2B Reboot utilizes the same curriculum as the B2B Transition workshop; the only difference is that classes are NOT offered on a military installation so that those who no longer have base access can participate. B2B Reboot workshops are held at the ODU-IIE VBOC classroom and other various locations throughout Region III (Virginia and West Virginia).
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship Two-Day Course
A two-day classroom course offered Online, at ODU-IIE classroom at 112 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 or at a pre-selected location to be announced.
To register for a B2B Reboot workshop, or if you have any questions about the program, please contact VBOC at 757-683-5505 or VBOC@odu.edu.
Contact Information
Hampton Roads Navy
FFSC Little Creek
1450 D Street, Bld. 3129
Virginia Beach, VA 23459
(757) 462-7563
FFSC Norfolk
1327 West C Street Bld. U-93
Norfolk, VA 23511
(757) 444-6089
FFSC Oceana
1896 Laser Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
(757) 433-2912
FFSC Newport News Shipyard
2600 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 688-6289
FFSC Portsmouth
620 John Paul Jone Cir.,
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-7801
Fort Eustis/Langley AFB
Fort Eustis Army Base (Joint Base Langley-Eustis)
Transition Assistance Program
Army Career and Alumni Program/ACAP
Washington Ave, Building 601
Fort Eustis, VA 23604
POC: (757) 878-2881
Langley AFB (Joint Base Langley-Eustis)
Transition Assistance Program
Airman and Family Readiness Center
45 Nealy Avenue, Wing B, Suite 100
Building 15, 633 FSS/FSFR
Langley AFB, VA 23665-1898
POC: (757) 764-3990 / (757) 764-3990
Fort Lee
Fort Lee
Transition Assistance Program
1401 B Avenue, Building 3400 Room 126
Fort Lee, VA 23801-1506
POC: (804) 734-6615
