Introduction to the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)

Introduction to the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
💻 Location: Virtual via Cisco Webex
🔗 Register Now: 

Hosted by the VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), this free training offers a powerful introduction to the nationally acclaimed Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP). 💡 Whether you’re new to federal contracting or looking to scale, this session will show you how VIP helps Veterans turn potential into performance.

🎙️ Presented by:
Mauricio Vera, Assistant National Director, VIP

What to Expect:
✅ Overview of VIP’s training programs for Veteran-owned small businesses
✅ Tools to enhance your competitive edge in federal contracting
✅ Insights into how over 3,000 Veteran businesses have secured $40+ billion in contracts
✅ No-cost training through an SBA resource partner

🎯 Who Should Attend:

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs)

• Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs)

• All interested small businesses are welcome

📨 Questions?
Curtis.Brandon@va.gov | directaccess@va.gov | 202-461-4694

🔖 Participation in this training does not imply endorsement by the VA.