Army National Guard - Phoenix-In-Person-2026-10-21- Boots to Business Reboot

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Location for Event-

5636 E McDowell Rd BLDG M5710, Phoenix, AZ 85008

SOUTH SIDE OF PPMR, ENTER SOUTH MCDOWELL ENTRANCE LARGE LETTERS ON SIDE OF BUILDING THAT SAYS ‘ID CARDS’ State ID or CAC to enter installation when checking in with security Gate.

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This two-day course is facilitated by SBA resource partner Arizona Veteran Business Outreach Center. 

Boots to Business Agenda / Topics

Day 1 

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ownership

Module 2: Right Idea? Basics of Opportunity Recognition

Module 3: Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space

Module 3A: Federal Government as a Customer

Module 4: The Economics of Small Business Startup 

Module 5: Legal Considerations for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Module 6: Introduction to Business Planning

Module 7: Financing the Venture

Module 8: Moving Forward: Final Thoughts & Resources to Support You

We look forward to discussing entrepreneurship with you.