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Registration Open - Introduction to the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)






U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

Strategic Outreach and Communications (SOC)

Virtual Training Webinar


"Introduction to the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)"

presented by  MAURICIO VERA | Assistant National Director Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco Webex
Registration: click the link below to register for the event.

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mdd1ebeb59cca14474478b9ea2738163e

Event Details:

This engaging webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP), a prestigious and nationally recognized training program. Designed specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses, VIP equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to successfully pursue and manage government contracts. Attendees will learn valuable strategies that can significantly enhance their competitiveness in the government marketplace, enabling them to unlock new opportunities and increase their chances of securing vital contracts for their businesses.

Targeted Outreach Federal Socioeconomic Classifications (participation is not limited to the below classifications)  

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
  • All other small businesses are invited to participate.

About Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP): 

Helping Veteran entrepreneurs create jobs and contribute to economic development across the country. Since the program's inception, over 3,000 Veteran-owned businesses have graduated and, through leveraging the tools, resources, and connections from VIP, secured over $40 Billion in federal prime contract awards. VIP is an official SBA resource partner, and as such, can offer these valuable training programs at absolutely no cost to the Veteran business community.

Disclosure Statement: The participation of any commercial entities in VA outreach and training programs does not convey or imply that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly or indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the commercial entity, its successors, assignees, or licensees. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not warrant any services that may be provided by the commercial organizations listed.

For more information about the Strategic Outreach and Communications Program contact 

Curtis Brandon at Curtis.Brandon@va.gov.

For registration support, contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.

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Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern)
+1 202-461-4694
DirectAccess@va.gov
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