Event Testimonies
If you've been thinking about attending a VBOC event, here's what some attendees of previous events had to say about their experiences:
Success Stories
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Steve Waddell - Nasoni
The future of faucets has arrived: Nasoni's revolutionary, award-winning fountain faucets. (More)
Justin & Lisa Bey - Alkalicious
Alkalicious is a Veteran, African American, and woman-owned independent small business that serves a 100% plant-based menu. (More)
Michael & Kerrie Stacks - Bold Mariner Brewing
"Never Give Up The Ship" - Michael Stacks, an ODU alumnus and VBOC client, founded Bold Mariner Brewery in Norfolk, VA with his wife Kerrie Stacks (More)
Pamela Murphy - VMI Furniture Solutions LLC
Pamela and her husband decided to go into business for themselves when the commercial furniture installation company that he worked for went out of business without much notice. (More)
Naseem Matteson
Naseem Matteson is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in all aspects of small business accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management. (More)
Arizone Brown- ASJ IT Services LLC (ASJ)
ASJ IT Services LLC (ASJ) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantage Woman Owned Small Business, Virginia Small Woman and Minority Owned Business (SWaM) and an active participant in the Small Business Administration’s 8(A) Program. (More)
Chelsea Mandello - Troopster
In January 2016, Chelsea Mandello founded Troopster-- a military care package program to support our troops overseas. (More)
Michael Stacks - Bold Mariner Brewery
Michael Stacks, an ODU alumnus and HRVBOC client, founded Bold Mariner Brewery in Norfolk, VA. (More)
Joseph Block - Colonial Reclaimed Timber
Colonial Reclaimed Timber is a veteran owned and operated, environmentally forward, reclaimed timber product manufacturer and installer. (More)
Mark & Judi Dewhurst - Zoup!
Retiring after 30 years of active military service, the Dewhursts opened Zoup! - a fast-casual restaurant in Virginia Beach. (More)