Get Verified: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Vets First Verification Program
- The Vets First Verification Program affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-disabled Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set asides and sole-source contracts.
- Program Overview
- Start Verification: VetBiz Portal
U.S. Small Business Administration: Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program
- The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to 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.
- Program Overview
- Services Provided by the Centers
Texas Veterans Commission: Veteran Entrepreneur Program
- The Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP) provides veteran entrepreneurs and veteran small businesses the tools they need to start or grow their businesses
- Program Overview
- Texas Veteran Entrepreneur Business Consultant Contacts
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)
- ARSENAL: Success in Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Portfolio of programs that walk veteran and spouse entrepreneurs through any phase of a business: ideation, start up, and growth with a multitude of resources.
- Program Overview
- Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
- A career skills program that provides civilian career training, professional certifications and employment services support to transitioning service members, members of the Reserves or National Guard, veterans, and military spouses.
- Program Overview
- Boots to Business (B2B)
- For those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan.
- Program Overview
- Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-Wise)
- A women-focused training program in entrepreneurship and small business management that provides tools, ongoing support and business mentorship to veterans, active duty service members and military spouses aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs.
- Program Overview
City of El Paso Veteran-Owned Business Contacts
Kelly Kotlik
Economic Development Program Administrator
Economic and International Development
kotlikKP@elpasotexas.gov
915-212-1623
Paul Albright
Chief Military Officer
Veteran and Military Affairs
albrightPD@elpasotexas.gov
915-212-1654