Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program

The Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program will be replacing the VA's CVE program effective 1-1-2023.

Certification allows SDVOSB firms the opportunity to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts across all federal government agencies. Certified VOSBs may also compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts from the VA.

Current Self-certified firms seeking these restricted-competition opportunities must apply to SBA for certification by December 31, 2023. Certification will be required to do business with ALL government agencies for sole -source or set-aside contracts. Certification process will transfer from Veterans Affair (VA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

View the below video: First Look & Live Demo: SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program

Our Mission

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Mississippi State University is designed to help start, grow, expand, or recover veteran – owned small businesses VBOC at MSU mission is to contribute to the success of entrepreneurs who are members of the U.S. military community including Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, Spouses and Active-duty service members preparing to transition from military.

 

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, mentoring, and referrals for eligible veterans owning or considering starting a small business enterprise.

There are 22 VBOCs around the country, with the VBOC at MSU established in 2015. The VBOC at MSU serves active duty transitioning service members as well as Guard, Reserve, Veterans of all eras and military-connected family members in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana.

On this website you will find information on a variety of training events and how to register for Boots to Business and Boots to Business | Reboot and workshops on topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, financing, managing a business and government contracting.

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