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WHO WE ARE

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program is designed to proudly provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. VBOC at Nebraska Enterprise Fund is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

What We Do

Boots to Business

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP). B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses. Classes are at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Must have base access.

Boots to Business | Reboot

Boots to Business | Reboot provides assistance to anyone interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. 

These are hybrid sessions.

Services & Programs

VBOC provides entrepreneurial development support to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and others with military affiliations who are interested in starting or growing a small business. Services include personalized One-on-One Business Training and Counseling, offering assistance with:

  • Establishing an LLC
  • Financial projections
  • Business plan reviews
  • Securing business loans
  • Obtaining Veteran Business Certifications

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our team is passionate about supporting veteran entrepreneurs and ensuring their success in the business landscape.

Eswari Kalugasalam

Eswari Kalugasalam

VBOC NE & IA Director

Emmalee Scheibe

Emmalee Scheibe

Communications Specialist

Robert Kolley

Robert Kolley

Business Advisor

What Our Clients Say

Thank you for helping me get the grant. This would not have happened without your expertise. Especially when they rejected my first application. I cannot tell you how grateful I am.

Nathan McInis, Nate’s Auto LLC

The VBOC team provided invaluable assistance from understanding grant requirements to reviewing my application. They also helped to navigate post Covid business challenges. I was able to secure the grant and I am grateful for VBOC’s commitment to help small business owners who are military connected like mine to the next level.

William Page, DAP Trucking

I want to express my deep gratitude for all the time and effort you've put into the Boots to Business Reboot seminar and your work with the Veteran Business Outreach Center..Before working with you, I wasn't sure if I could continue down this path, but with your guidance, and the invaluable information you've shared, it has given me the confidence to move forward with my business. This process, which could have been overwhelming, has been made enjoyable and much less daunting, thanks to your support.

Jordan Ritter

I feel so much better knowing there’s help at the end of the tunnel.

Sam McCord, MCG BioComposites LLC

I’m grateful for the services provided by the VBOC. Eswari and her team respond quickly and efficiently to provide for our Veterans needs. They provide quality workshops and other training to ensure the success of our retiring Veterans. I am honored to participate in many of those valuable workshops. VBOC is a critical part of our joint efforts serving budding entrepreneurs. As the Score Chapter Chair, I’m grateful for their services. Thanks for a job well done.

Alan Hale, SCORE Chapter Chair

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