Share business experiences - and learn from each other.

The VIB Network is proud to offer our 4th Veteran2Veteran Business Cohort Program. This 6-month in-depth program is for 12 established SDVOSBs/DVBEs/VOSBs. Join your fellow cohorts to assess and examine all aspects of your business for strategic growth and success. The V2V program is facilitated by Nelson Leadership Inc professional Leah Nelson - Veteran/DVBE.
 
Curriculum: Define Your Business, Marketing, Planning, Teaming/Partnering, Money, Continued Success with special Corporate Participation.
 
Requirements: 
* Must have a minimum of 3 years in business OR 5 years of industry experience  
* Own a profitable company
* Own a Veteran Business
 
Participation Requirement: 
If chosen, by agreeing to participate in this program, you agree to be available to participate in all 12 webinars (2-hour video conference sessions twice a month for six months from May thru November) AND attend the VIB Network National Conference in Sacramento if in-person or virtually if held in that format, November 8-9 where you will also receive your V2V Cohort Certificate.  VIB Network will provide one complimentary conference pass.  Travel and lodging is the responsibility of the participant.

Program Dates:
V2V Program begins Thursday, May 13 from 12- 2 pm PST
May 27
June 10, 24
July 8, 22
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 14, 28
Bonus Session In-person at the VIB Conference: Sunday, November 7th, Noon – 4pm.
 
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 31st

This course is $7500 per person but thanks to our sponsors: Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas and T-Mobile there is no charge to the Veteran businesses chosen for this program.

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* 1. Veteran Business Contact Information:

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* 2. Business Website

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* 3. What industry are you in?

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* 4. What year did you start your business?

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* 5. What was your Annual Gross Revenue in 2019 and 2020?

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* 6. How many employees do you have?

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* 7. How have you been an industry changer, helped to shape an industry, or demonstrated innovation within your industry?

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* 8. Are you a certified Veteran Owned Business?

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* 9. Connection: Have you ever used a mentor or a coach?

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* 10. How are you connected within your community?

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* 11. How many hours/week do you currently spend actively running your business?

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* 12. What is the last book you have read?

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* 13. When/what was the last Continuing Education experience you have participated in?

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* 14. What area of your business do you feel strongest in?

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* 15. What area of your business would you like to grow in this year?

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* 16. How has your military experience helped you grow your business?

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* 17. Describe an obstacle you have overcome in growing your business.

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* 18. Why do you want to participate in this program?

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* 19. How will you add value to this cohort?

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* 20. If accepted into the 2021 V2V Business Cohort, I agree to be available to participate LIVE in all 12 webinars (2-hour video conference sessions twice a month for six months from May thru November) AND attend the VIB Network National Conference in Sacramento, November 8-9 if held in-person where I will also receive my Cohort Certificate during a VIB graduation luncheon. Otherwise, I agree to participate virtually if the conference is held virtually. The VIB Network will provide one complimentary full-conference pass. I understand that travel and lodging is my responsibility, the participant.

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* 21. a. Number at which you can be reached for an interview if you advance to the next stage of the application process. 
b. Time that it is best to reach you.  (please include time zone)
c. Also, please indicate if you accept text messages. Standard text messaging rates may apply thru your carrier.

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