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) every 3rd Thursday of every month 1300-1700 EST (open to all)
- 19 September 2024 – Register Here!
- 17 October 2024 – Register Here!
- 21 November 2024 – Register Here!
- 19 December 2024 – Register Here!
- Face-to-face in person (1-day)
- 26 Sept 2024, Greenwood, SC Register Here
VBOC Contacts
CJ Williams, Director of 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
Dr. James Bezjian, Director of VTLI/Instructional Designer/Business Advisor
Bastin Hall 319
jbezjian@citadel.edu
(o) 843-953-2405
Dan Morrison, Business Advisor/Instructor (Charleston Area/Lowcountry)
Bastin Hall 326 Dmorris7@citadel.edu
(o) 843-953-8563 (c) 843-608-8333