ECDI's Veterans Business Outreach Center of Ohio
Thank you for serving. How can we serve you?
Located at Wright State University’s Veteran & Military Center, the ECDI 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. Our team will help you navigate SBA programs, government contract opportunities, and other resources to support your business journey—whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just getting started.
VBOC services include:
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Low-interest small business loans
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Personalized, one-on-one business assistance
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U.S. Small Business Administration program guidance and procurement support
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Workshops tailored to the needs of Veteran-affiliated small businesses
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Access to Seasoned Veteran Entrepreneur mentors and ECDI's Professional Advisory Network (PAN)
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Boots to Business (B2B) and Reboot courses that give an introduction of business ownership.
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Quarterly networking events
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Access to a comprehensive library of online resources, including the Veteran LLC video library and Initiate Prosperity
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Referrals to region-wide resource partners
Meet with ECDI today to talk about your small business needs and goals to take the first step towards success.
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VBOC services are provided without regard to lineage, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability. 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 vboc@ecdi.org.
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The VBOC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the
U.S. Small Business Administration.
VETERAN RESOURCE
To access the Veteran LLC | Leadership, Learning and Capital for Military Entrepreneurs library of supplemental training videos, please provide your basic information:
