About Big Sky VBOC
Big Sky Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) is fully funded under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
We help veterans, transitioning and active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses across Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho start, purchase, and grow successful businesses. Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship for the first time or looking for new ways to strengthen an existing business, our team provides personalized guidance, practical training, and connections to trusted resources.
Our Services
Transition Assistance Programs
- Boots to Business: The entrepreneurship track of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program, offered on military installations worldwide.
- Boots to Business | Reboot: An extension of Boots to Business that provides entrepreneurship training to veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses in accessible off-base locations.
Business Training and Workshops
Training topics include:
- Business planning and startup preparation
- Financing options and access to capital
- Small-business marketing and social media
- Human resources and hiring
- Business growth and management strategies
Business Resources and Support
- Individual business counseling and mentoring, available in person and online
- Connections to experienced mentors, lenders, and resource partners
- Referrals to programs and organizations that support business development
- Preparation for working with SBA lending institutions
- Access to market research tools and databases
- Assistance with federal contracting certification programs
Why Contact Big Sky VBOC?
Our team can help if:
- You are considering business ownership as a post-service career
- You want to evaluate or strengthen a business idea
- You need help developing or refining a business plan
- You could benefit from additional expertise, mentorship, capital, or market opportunities
- You are preparing to apply for an SBA-backed loan or federal contracting certification
- You own an existing business and are ready to pursue new opportunities or plan for growth
Eligibility
Big Sky VBOC services are available to:
- Transitioning and active-duty service members
- Veterans of any era
- National Guard and Reserve members
- Military spouses