South Carolina VBOC

November Veteran Client Spotlight: Dr. Ortiz brings 44 years of Army and civilian service to Dr. Ortiz Global Training & Development, LLC, helping organizations build stronger leaders. SC VBOC proudly supports her entrepreneurial journey! #SCVBOC

Celebrate Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 9–13! Our November newsletter features SC VBOC events honoring the week and Client of the Month Dr. Ortiz, whose 44 years of service inspire her work in leadership and training.

🎃 Happy Halloween from South Carolina VBOC! Starting a business can feel a little spooky—but you don’t have to brave the unknown alone! Whether you’re brewing up a business idea, untangling a web of questions, or ready to carve out your next opportunity, SC VBOC is here to help

The SC VBOC trio—Debbie Remsen, Jennifer Liddy & Lauren Ramos—joined SC SBDC’s Procurement Conference to connect with clients, partners & new faces while gaining procurement insights. Thank you, SC SBDC, for a great day of learning & connections!

From SBA certification to federal contracting readiness, Debbie Remsen helped veteran entrepreneur Dr. Jacqueline Ortiz move forward with confidence. Thank you, Debbie, for your dedication to VBOC clients! #VBOC #VeteranEntrepreneurs

Connect with government and industry leaders at the Federal Contractor Summit! 📅 Nov. 19 | 9 AM–3 PM 📍 The Citadel, Charleston 🦪 Oyster roast at 5 PM! Register: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/20…

Join SC VBOC for Veteran Business Week, Nov. 9–13! Virtual Boots to Business 11/10; Forming Your LLC 11/11; Entrepreneur Conference, North Charleston 11/12; AI in Your Business 11/13. Connect & register: [email protected]

Two days of ideas, connections, and next steps! SC VBOC joined veteran entrepreneurs in Myrtle Beach for a workshop hosted by SCDVA and Launchpad. Thank you to the speakers, mentors, and clients who made it meaningful! #SCVBOC #VeteranEntrepreneurs

SC VBOC’s Lauren Ramos joined the Charleston Area SBDC’s Oct. 14 workshop, hearing Paul Featheringill share insights on scaling a business, managing risk, and planning for sustainable growth. Strong partners, stronger businesses! #SCVBOC #SCSBDC

Connect & grow! Join SCCLF’s FREE Entrepreneur Conference Nov. 12, 9 AM–3 PM, at 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Meet lenders, network, and explore business strategies. Breakfast & lunch included! Register on Eventbrite. #SCVBOC #SmallBusiness

Join SC VBOC for Veteran Business Week, Nov. 9–13! Virtual Boots to Business 11/10; Forming Your LLC 11/11; Entrepreneur Conference, North Charleston 11/12; AI in Your Business 11/13. Connect & register: [email protected]

SC VBOC’s Debbie Remsen taught Boots to Business at Fort Jackson! Thank you to guest speakers Anthony Hodges (VA), Fletcher Smith (SC SBDC) and Jade Berkley (SCDVA) for supporting future entrepreneurs! #BootsToBusiness #SCVBOC

SC VBOC brought Boots to Business to Naval Weapons Station Charleston! CJ Williams, Jenn Liddy & Lauren Ramos led the class, joined by SCORE’s Michael Lorenca & SBDC’s Paul Featheringill, who taught Module 5. #BootsToBusiness

Meet Army veteran Shawna Lewis, owner of LightDay Clinical Trials! Opening in Rock Hill this October, LightDay offers clinical research, veteran evaluations, and preventive health services. Learn more: lightdct.com #SCVBOC

Thank you, SC APEX, for inviting SC VBOC to the Impact Summit! Jennifer Liddy hosted our booth, connecting with entrepreneurs. Kudos to the emcees, speakers, and panelists for sharing insights and inspiring business growth! #SCVBOC #SCAPEX

SC VBOC proudly introduces Emberwright Studio! Founded by Air Force veteran Dave Rao, the business builds custom websites and digital tools for small businesses. Explore: emberwrightstudio.com #SCVBOC #VeteranOwnedBusiness

Join SC VBOC client Juiced Fuel for Fuel Forward Foundation’s Fueling Good Celebration! Nov. 13, 6–9 PM at Over the Horizon Brewing. Enjoy music, food, beer & raffles while supporting critical fuel resources for communities during disasters.

📝 Join SC VBOC and guest speaker Mary Louise Resch, MSEd, SCGS, MEMES with South Carolina Office of Resilience for a conversation on grant writing! Learn how to communicate your mission, goals, and funding needs. Email [email protected] to register and receive the Zoom link.

SC VBOC’s Debbie Remsen attended the SBA Upstate Lenders Matchmaker in Greenwood on Sept. 30! Entrepreneurs connected with lenders to explore startup, expansion, and equipment financing. 🤝 #SCVBOC #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SmallBusiness

Big news for veteran entrepreneurs! SBA announced $3.75 million over five years for no-cost training to help veteran-owned businesses compete for federal contracts. Connect with SC VBOC to explore resources! #SCVBOC #VeteranEntrepreneurs