Military Spouse Pathway to Business: Opening Doors to Entrepreneurship

About the Program

• Purpose: Part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “Boots to Business” series, the course provides step-by-step guidance on how to start or expand a portable business that can move with military families.
• Core Topics: Evaluates business feasibility, helps find startup or growth capital, and covers legal considerations and tax implications.
• Ongoing Support: Participants gain access to continuous resources, including SCORE mentors, advice from Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC), and federal government business certifications.
• Cost: Free to attend for Active Military, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and their spouses, family members, or caregivers.
• Target Audience: Start-up and established business owners, or soon-to-be owners; no prior experience is required.

Registration & Contact Information

• Registration Links:
  • bootstobusiness.sba.gov/s/milspouse
  • sba.my.site.com/s/milspouse
• Local Contact: Christina Stover (Business Advisor)
  • Phone: 505-469-8501
  • Email: christina.stover@dvs.nm.gov
• General SBA Contact:
  • Phone: (202) 205-8381 or Toll-Free (844) 610-8381
  • Email: boots-to-business@sba.gov