The Small Business Administration invites veterans in southern Minnesota who are interested in starting or growing a small business to a free entrepreneurship training course in Mankato. Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step training program that helps veterans learn what it takes and prepares them to dive into business ownership.

Reboot has been designed specifically for veterans and their spouses. In step one of Reboot, veterans will get an overview of business ownership and business plan development, a practical exercise in spotting opportunities and an introduction to available public and private resources.

The first step of Reboot will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Centennial Student Union, Nickerson Room No. 238, 620 South Road in Mankato.

According to a press release, the classes have been filling up fast, and early registration is highly suggested. The two-day session is free, but space is limited and registration is required.  Register at http://boots2business.org/reboot/.

Veterans who complete this two-day course will then be eligible for step two, an eight-week online Foundations of Entrepreneurship course led by the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.

The Small Business Development Center and the Veterans Business Outreach Center are partnering with the SBA to provide the program.