Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial training program offered by the SBA. The course is open to Veterans of all eras, service members (including members of the National Guard and Reserves), and their spouses.

The B2B Reboot curriculum starts with the “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course that provides you with an overview of the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. During the class, you will learn business fundamentals and techniques for evaluating the feasibility of your business concepts.

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When: June 12, 2025 8:00am-6:00pm

Where: South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance 1600 W Russell St, Sioux Falls SD 57104

What: Boots to Business ReBoot Veteran Entrepreneurship One-Day Workshop

Schedule:

7:30 – 8:00 am               REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

8:00 – 8:30 am               WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

8:30 – 9:05 am               TRAINING MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

9:05 – 9:10 am               BREAK

9:10 – 9:55 am               TRAINING MODULE 2: THE RIGHT IDEA?  BASICS OF OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION

9:55 – 10:05 am             BREAK

10:50 – 11:00 am           BREAK

11:00 – 11:45 am           TRAINING MODULE 4: THE ECONOMICS OF SMALL BUSINESS START-UP

11:45 am – 12:30 pm      LUNCH – WOMEN VETERAN RECOGNITION DAY SPEAKER

12:30 – 1:15 pm             MODULE 5: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

1:15 – 1:20 pm               BREAK

1:20 – 2:05 pm               MODULE 6: FINANCING YOUR VENTURE

2:05 – 2:10 pm               BREAK

2:10 – 2:55 pm               MODULE 7: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING

2:55 – 3:05 pm               BREAK

3:05 – 3:40 pm               MODULE 8: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS

3:40 – 4:00 pm               GROUP QUESTION/ANSWER SESSION/CLOSING REMARKS/GIVEAWAYS

4:00 – 6:00 pm               SOCIAL & TOURS

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FREE event – Registration preferred for food count

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Vendor booths cost $50 and include (1) one lunch meal.

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Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Sadie Swier at Sadie.Swier@bhsu.edu

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Have questions? Need help registering? Contact the SD CEO team at 605-631-9106 or email Sadie.Swier@bhsu.edu.

The SD CEO East Women’s Business Center, is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sadie Swier (Sadie.Swier@BHSU.edu)