What You Will Experience
- World class entrepreneurship training with fellow veterans
- Lifelong mentors and friends established at the course
- A community of like-minded entrepreneurs, veterans, and program graduates
EBV for Native Americans
EBV for Native Americans (EBV-NAV) is being offered at no-cost by the University of New Mexico in partnership with Hesperus and Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute to deliver experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to Native American veterans in New Mexico and the southwest region of the U.S. The training leverages curriculum originally developed by the IVMF and is intended for business owners who are in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey.
Length
- Phase I: Four-week online, instructor-led course focused on entrepreneurial opportunity recognition, and small business management. Phase 1 must be completed by April 1.
- Phase II: Five-day residency experience in Albuquerque, NM from April 17-21.
- Phase III: Ongoing support following program completion will be offered by UNM. In addition, program graduates will receive limited post-program support from the IVMF, including access to webinars and other events.
Eligibility
Veterans with Honorable discharge who identify as Native American.
No Cost
The entire EBV experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating Veterans.
Contact
Brandon Lorenzo
505-277-3181
Brandonlorenzo1@unm.edu
Program Schedule
Phase I – March 6 – April 1, 2023 (online)
Phase II – April 17 – 21, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM