NAS JRB New Orleans-In-Person-2026-10-22-Boots to Business

Event description

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to launch a business and information on SBA resources available. 

The Louisiana Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans TAP office will host an in person B2B focusing on the foundations of starting or growing a business. Space is limited and priority seating will go to those transitioning through the TAP Center.

You must have base access (DOD/Retired ID) to attend.   

Belle Chasse POC: Michele Murphy Email: norl_n91_ffsc_admin@navy.mil Phone: (504) 678 - 7569

Day 1:

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

MODULE 2: RIGHT IDEA? BASICS OF OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION

MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING MARKETS & YOUR COMPETITIVE SPACE

MODULE 4: THE ECONOMICS OF SMALL BUSINESS START-UP

Day2:

MODULE 5 : PICKING THE CORRECT LEGAL ENTITY

MODULE 6: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING

MODULE 7: FINANCING YOUR VENTURE

MODULE 8: MOVING FORWARD: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU