Name: Boots to Business | ReBoot (Marion, IL)
Start: 2025-12-05T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-05T15:00:00-06:00
Location: 1406 Atchison Ave, Marion, IL

Are you a veteran with dreams of starting your own business?
This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to turn your vision into reality, whether you're just starting to explore business ownership or ready to take the next step. Boots to Business, an SBA program, provides an overview of entrepreneurship and business fundamentals for veterans, service members, and spouses. Reboot offers the same training to veterans of all eras and those who have transitioned out of service.
Event Details
Two locations to choose from:
Thursday, Dec. 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carbondale VA Outpatient Clinic
1130 East Walnut St., Suite 100
Carbondale, IL
(Old Office Depot Building)
Friday, Dec. 5
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Veterans Resource Center
1406 Atchison Road
Marion, IL
(Near Marion Kroger)
During the workshop, you'll learn fundamental aspects of:
• starting a business
• developing a business plan
• evaluating market potential
• understanding legal and financial foundations
• various funding options for veterans
• and more!
Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required.
Seating is limited.
Register:
https://forms.office.com/r/DKyGS8rzqf
Who Should Attend? Veterans, active duty
or: [email protected]
service members, and their partners and spouses
The Illinois Economic Empowerment Center (EEC) at SIU offers no-cost services to individuals and very small businesses (VSBs-10 employees or less). We provide tailored support through one-on-one advising, workshops, training, mentorship and technical assistance.
For language access assistance please contact the Illinois Economic Empowerment Center at SIU at (618)453-2083.
The Illinois Economic Empowerment Center is made available at no cost from funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Southern Illinois University.
The Boots to Business Program is provided through the coordinated efforts of the SBA and its valued partner network. All SBA services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.