Share business experiences - and learn from each other.

The VIB Network is once again proud to offer the "Veteran 2 Veteran: A Business Experience 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 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 October) AND attend the VIB Network National Conference in San Diego, October 28 and 29 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 9 from 12- 2 pm PST
May 9, 23
June 6, 20
July 11, 25
August 8, 22
September 5, 19
October 3, 17
Bonus Session In-person at the VIB Conference: Sunday, October 27 Noon – 4pm.
 
Application Due By: Tuesday, March 26th - NO EXCEPTIONS

This course is $7500 per person but thanks to our sponsors: Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas and San Diego Gas & Electric 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 is your Gross Revenue?

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* 5. How many employees do you have?

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

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* 7. Are you a certified Veteran Owned Business?

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

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* 9. How are you connected within your community?

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

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* 11. What is the last book you read?

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* 12. When/what is the last Continuing Education experience you have sought out?

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

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

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

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* 16. Describe an obstacle you have overcome in opening up your business.

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

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

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* 19. I agree to be available to participate in all 12 webinars (2-hour video conference sessions twice a month for six months from May thru October) AND attend the VIB Network National Conference in San Diego, October 28 and 29 where you will also receive your Cohort Certificate. VIB Network will provide complimentary conference pass. Travel and lodging is the responsibility of the participant.

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