Join us this week as we talk with Chris Armstrong-Goings SR, Cascadia VBOC Program Director. We will learn all about the programs, resources, and assistance available to help you succeed as a small business entrepreneur.

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).

The Pacific NW Region's VBOC is hosted by Business Impact NW, offering training opportunities, one-on-one coaching, referrals to resource partners, and regional networking events, encompassing the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, & Washington.

Wednesday Webinars

Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the first Wednesday of each month, we will be spotlighting our Resource Partner network who provide free and low-cost support to small businesses in all stages of growth, including one on one mentorship, workshops, and trainings.

About the Speaker

Chris Armstrong-Goings Sr. is married with a blended family that includes five children. He served his country honorably for more than 20+ years in the United States Army. While in the Army, he was stationed throughout the world and deployed to multiple hostile environments including Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Upon retiring from the Army, he worked as an International Trainer with Northrup Grumman for three years. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor with one of the largest university systems in the United States working to enhance college students' understanding of decision-making, team management, and organizational behavior.

Furthermore, he is an entrepreneur who successfully operates in the real estate world. He is a lifetime member of the Disabled Americans Veteran (DAV). Chris is passionate about helping his fellow veterans become the best versions of themselves possible. Additionally, he is all about helping clients break through the obstacles, and challenges to reach their desired levels of success. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. It is his daily goal to be a better version of himself. Lastly, Chris has a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D), with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership.

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