The District Office and the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) are inviting you to a Boots to Business (B2B) two day class that will be held at Fort Buchanan, Building 511, South Terminal Road, Guaynabo, PR , on October 16 & 17, 2024. If you are interested in participating to these two day class, registration is required.

The trainings will be provided in English. In order to obtain a certificate, you will need to complete the eight modules provided in the two days (four each day).

About Boots to Business

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the DODs Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.

During B2B, participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

Very important –  If you don’t have access to the base, you will need to contact Mr. Wilbin Colon, Transition Services Specialist, in order to request access for this purpose at:

514 S. Terminal Road

USAG, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Email: [email protected]

DSN: 740-3245,

COM: (787) 707-3546

Mobil: (939) 640-0363

It is hereby recommend to this request not later than three days before the two day class.