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Veterans Business Outreach Center of Ohio

VBOC services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability.

Located at Wright State University’s Veteran & Military Center, the Veterans Business Outreach Center of Ohio (VBOC) is a dedicated resource for service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start or grow a business. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. To make a request or obtain more information, please contact [email protected].

08/05/2026

Cleveland-area veterans — let’s get to work.

Join us for Boots to Business: Reboot
📍 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

📍 Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building
1240 E 9th St, Room 2603, Cleveland, OH

If you’re ready to turn your experience into a business, this free training connects you with the tools, experts, and local resources to help you get started.

Built for veterans, service members, and military spouses — and lunch is on us.

👉 Sign up today: ECDI.org/calendar

08/04/2026

💡 Veterans & Military Spouses: Want to grow your business on TikTok Shop?

The SOAR TikTok Shop Accelerator offers free business training and TikTok Shop coaching in an 8-week virtual program designed for military-connected entrepreneurs.

📈 Product-based businesses 💻 Virtual 💲 Free thanks to TikTok 📅 Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Learn more and apply: veteranstartup.org/tiktok

07/29/2026

Ready to put your experience to work in a new way?

Boots to Business: Reboot gives veterans and military families the tools to start and grow a business — at no cost.

📍 August 6 — Newton Falls
📍 August 12 — Cleveland

Led by experts. Built for you. Lunch included.
👉 Register: ECDI.org/calendar

07/24/2026

Ready to grow your product-based business with TikTok Shop?

The SOAR TikTok Shop Accelerator is a FREE 8-week virtual program designed specifically for veterans, service members, and military spouses through Veteran Startup.org. Learn business fundamentals, TikTok Shop growth strategies, and how to turn your content into sales.

✅ Free to participate
✅ 8-week virtual cohort
✅ 2 live coaching sessions per week
✅ Built for military-connected entrepreneurs

Who should apply?
✔ Veteran, active duty, Guard/Reserve, or military spouse
✔ Product-based business owner
✔ Active TikTok Shop (or have applied for one)
✔ Able to attend two virtual sessions each week

Apply today: veteranstartup.org/tiktok/

07/22/2026

Veterans and veteran business owners — this opportunity is for you.

Through our partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you can access free courses, live events, and resources to help grow your business and unlock eligibility to apply for a $10,000 small business grant.

Here’s how to get started:
✔ Create your free account
✔ Complete any two eligible courses or events in 2026
✔ Unlock and submit your grant application

Topics include marketing, finances, social media, operations, and more.

Get started today ➜ digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-awbc-veteran-ecdi-ohio

07/21/2026

Your next chapter starts here.

Boots to Business: Reboot helps veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses take the first step toward business ownership.

📍 August 6 — Newton Falls
📍 August 12 — Cleveland

Free training. Real resources. A community that understands your journey.
👉 Sign up: ECDI.org/calendar

07/19/2026

Veteran entrepreneurs — we’ve got your back.

Boots to Business: Reboot is a free, in-person training designed to help you turn your ideas into a plan and connect you with resources built for the military community.

Join us:
📍 July 23 — North Canton
📍 August 6 — Newton Falls
📍 August 12 — Cleveland

Lunch is on us. Your next mission starts here.
👉 ECDI.org/calendar

07/14/2026

You’ve served — now it’s time to build something of your own.

Join us for an upcoming Boots to Business: Reboot session 👇
📍 July 16 — Columbus
📍 July 23 — North Canton
📍 August 6 — Newton Falls
📍 August 12 — Cleveland

If you’re a veteran, service member, or military spouse ready to explore entrepreneurship, this free training will connect you with the tools, guidance, and resources to get started.

👉 ECDI.org/calendar

07/13/2026

Veteran-owned business? Don’t miss this.

Free business courses + a chance to apply for $10,000 in funding through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

✔ Free to join
✔ Learn on your own time
✔ Built for entrepreneurs like you

Start here ➜ digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-awbc-veteran-ecdi-ohio

Address

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH
45435

Website

https://www.ecdi.org/veteran

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