The VIB Network is pleased to introduce our newest veteran-owned business development program, the B.R.A.V.O. (Business Readiness And Veteran Optimization) Mentor/Protege Program.
This 6-month program is designed to give 10 Veteran owned business the opportunity to be mentored one-on-one by a representative of a current VIB Corporate member, all guided by Professional Business Coach and US National Guard Veteran Kathey Porter (Kathey Porter website).
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, applying businesses must;
- Be a Veteran-owned Business
- Be a current member of the VIB Directory
- Have been in operation three (3) years or more
- Have at least $100,000 in annual revenue (can be an average over last two years)
- Have at least 2 or more employees (or contractors)
- Have a Capability Statement/ Deck
- Have completed 2021 (or later) Tax Return and/or current financial statements
- Have had at least one (1) institutional customer in the last two years
Interested in applying? You can fill out an application here => VIB B.R.A.V.O. Veteran Business Protege Application
Applications are currently being accepted and will be open until Sept 22, 2023