The VIP Commercial training offers HRUCKUS, a veteran-owned business, the tools to thrive in the commercial market by equipping its team with essential skills in business development, contract negotiation, and growth strategies. This program fosters valuable connections, practical insights, and expert guidance to help HRUCKUS excel and expand in the competitive commercial sector.
Washington, District of Columbia, November 1, 2024 — HRUCKUS recently completed the Veteran Institute Procurement (VIP) COMMERCIAL course, a program dedicated to equipping Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to enter or scale in the private sector.
On October 17, 2024 HRUCKUS was one of 51 businesses from 17 states, plus Washington DC, to graduate from the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) COMMERCIAL program.
“This event was an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with fellow Veteran business owners in a truly engaging environment. The access we gained to Fortune 100 decision-makers is rare within the Veteran community, and it underscored the importance of pursuing not just government contracts but also commercial opportunities that value diverse suppliers. This program equipped all attending Veterans with invaluable tools and, just as importantly, facilitated introductions to industry leaders with whom we can build meaningful relationships. My key takeaway is that success in the commercial space is far more relationship-driven than in government contracting; Veterans seeking to enter this market must invest in fostering connections rather than simply pursuing contracts.” – Stephen Hrutka, Principal Consultant, HRUCKUS
The first program of its kind in the nation, VIP COMMERCIAL, is taught by subject matter experts. Participants heard from successful Veteran-owned business CEOs and engaged directly with dozens of supplier diversity representatives from the private sector. The instructors and panelists shared their expertise and insights to help participants better understand the methods and best practices to navigate and successfully grow their businesses in commercial contracting.
“We are excited to bring our newest program — VIP COMMERCIAL to Veteran-owned businesses looking to enter or expand their companies in the private sector,” stated Barbara Ashe, VIP National Director.
VIP COMMERCIAL is a 4-day, 27-hour certification program specifically designed for Veteran small business owners or a C-level executive. It is offered at no cost to the Veteran-owned company. To qualify, the VOSB/SDVOSB must have at least three years of operations and earn at least $3 million in annual revenue. The program, taught by subject matter experts from the private sector, is fully funded by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation in partnership with the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) and a roster of founding circle sponsors from the private sector.
For information: You may contact us to learn more about the training by sending us an email at hruckus@hruckus.com
For information on VIP: Barbara Ashe, 301-738-0015 x215; bashe@nationalvip.org
For additional information, please visit www.NationalVIP.org