VetBizWeek 2026: Free Online Business Training for Veterans & Military Family Members

Thinking about starting a business, growing an existing one, or exploring new opportunities? VetBizWeek 2026 offers three days of free, practical online business training designed for veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families. Presented by Transition Skills Training, an Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this virtual event brings together experienced business owners, instructors, and industry experts to share real-world strategies for entrepreneurial success. One recent participant left this review: "All meat. No fluff." There will be zero pushy sales presentations, no expensive software or extras offered for purchase during or after the conference. This is truly just helpful information and resources, provided by Transition Skills Training's proven small business training program, funded in part by the Texas Veterans Commission. Participants can choose from interactive training sessions covering a variety of trending topics: - Starting or rebuilding a business - Funding options for growth - Finding & winning government contracts - Basic small business bookkeeping - Marketing tactics for a strong brand - Strategic business planning - AI topics for beginner and more advanced users Each training session includes a free toolkit with practical resources, templates, guides and software for access immediately after each session. Participants can also connect with fellow entrepreneurs, make real connections, ask questions, and receive personalized guidance during daily Office Hours sessions with business coaches and subject matter experts. Registration is free, and one registration provides access to all three days of training. Attend the sessions you're interested in, from anywhere in the country. Speakers include: CJ Niehoff, Executive Director, Transition Skills Training and COO, Distance Learning Media; Vicky Valdez, Military Spouse, Founder of LoneStar Foundation & Professor of Entrepreneurship at Austin Community College; Kayla Bey, Principal with Visio Clara Consulting; Maria Duron, Grow With Google National Speaker; Alex Freeman, Co-Founder of The Legacy Project; Mike Johnson, Air Force Veteran and Owner of OSHUN Goat Milk Soap; Marc Boudria, Chief Innovation Officer for Better Engineer; Joana Linares, Military Spouse and Founder of Enumerista; Megan Tamez, Combat Veteran and Director of Entrepreneur Program, Texas Veterans Commission; Brent Walton, Sr Home Lending Advisor with Chase Bank, NMLS ID 176543; and Julie Niehoff, Co-Founder & CMO for Distance Learning Media & Co-Founder, Transition Skills Training. Forge Your Own Path! Dates: November 10–12, 2026 Time: 10 AM–4 PM Central Location: Online / Virtual — Attend from anywhere Cost: Free Registration: https://VetBizWeek.com This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov.

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