Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs
in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Veterans: Business Starts Here.

The Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership’s Veterans Business Outreach Center is here to assist aspiring veteran entrepreneurs and their loved ones seeking to start, purchase or grow their own small business. Advisors can guide you through the obstacles that can stand between you and your success. The VBOC provides targeted business training, counseling and mentoring to help you develop as a business owner. Our extensive network of partners is available to assist with your business needs. Please contact us today and see what we can do to help your business thrive.

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CARES ACT:

The programs and initiatives in the COVID-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers.

Click here for The Guide

The Paycheck Protection Program:

The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.

For more information on the PPP Click here

Serving Veterans Throughout Federal Region II
New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is a one-stop shop for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase or grow a business. Training opportunities, counseling and mentoring in-person and online, referrals to partners and programs, and monthly network events are available at no cost to veterans.

Here is our Director, Amy Amoroso, being interviewed by Look TV!!! Learn how she can assist our veterans, military spouses and service members start and or grow their own small business! Click the Link below to watch ! 

Upcoming Events

Contact

For More Information, Contact:

Amy Amoroso
VBOC Director, Region II
44 Dalliba Avenue
Watervliet, NY 12189
518.326.6328 (W)
518.960.7289 (C)
aamoroso@arsenalpartnership.com

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
Night and weekend hours available by appointment only.
Online meetings also by appointment.

VBOC will make reasonable accommodations for access by persons with disabilities to event sites and meeting locations.

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The Arsenal Partnership’s Veterans Business Outreach Center is partially funded by the U.S. SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD). The OVBD exists to help veterans become full partners in economic development through small business ownership.

You can visit their website at www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.