VBOC - The Veterans Transformational Learning Initiative

SC Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

As of 1 May 2023, the Veteran Transformational Learning Initiative (VTLI) hosts the South Carolina Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC).

VBOC is designed as a one-stop shop for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase, or grow a business. Responsible for the Boots to Business, Reboot, business development assistance, training, counseling, mentoring, and resource referrals across South Carolina, the VTLI looks forward to assisting military-affiliated personnel in unlocking their entrepreneurial potential.

Registration Required: Prior to providing business counseling, the U.S. Small Business Administration required all clients to register with VBOC and complete the Request for Counseling Form. This form serves as the Confidentiality and Code of Conduct agreement. All client information is held in strict confidence. This request for business counseling is Free and Confidential.

Boots to Business (B2B) classes Schedule (face-to-face)

Check availability at your local military installation (Search HERE for Fort Jackson, JB Charleston AFB, Shaw AFB, MCRD Paris Island, JB Charleston Naval Weapons Station (NWS), CG Station/Tradd Street) – base access is required except NWS.

Boots to Business Reboot (B2B Reboot) classes (off installation) in SC

Online (from anywhere) 1200-1700 EST (open to all)
- 3 February 2026 – Register Here!
- 3 March 2026 – Register Here!
- 7 April 2026 – Register Here!
- 5 May 2026 – Register Here!
- 2 June 2026 – Register Here!
- 7 July 2026 – Register Here!
- 6 October 2026 – Register Here!
- 3 November 2026 – Register Here!
- 1 December 2026 – Register Here!

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VBOC Contacts

CJ Williams, Director, SC VBOC
Bastin Hall 328
cwilli55@citadel.edu
(0) 843-953-5867

Deborah Remsen, Business Advisor/Instructor (Columbia Area/Virtual SC VBOC Location)
Bastin Hall 328
dremsen@citadel.edu
(c) 843-408-7931

Jennifer Liddy, Business Advisor/Instructor
Bastin Hall 328
jliddy@citadel.edu
(O) 843-953-5867

Dr. James Bezjian, Director of VTLI/Instructional Designer/Business Advisor
Bastin Hall 319
jbezjian@citadel.edu
(o) 843-953-2405

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.