The May 14, 2026 EDA/EDC joint board minutes show that SBA has requested Big Sky’s Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) to expand its service territory into Alaska and Idaho, with an SBA-approved budget already issued. The board approved accepting this expanded SBA budget contingent on review of independent contractor agreements for three Alaska-based staff by legal counsel. This is an active, SBA‑funded program expansion where Big Sky must stand up service delivery in two additional states using 100%-reimbursed federal dollars.Vendors that provide outreach, training content, program management support, veteran entrepreneurship consulting, or remote staffing solutions could help Big Sky design and deliver VBOC services in these new territories or support the independent contractors with tools, curricula, and systems. The one‑year agreement and concern about cash flow timing also suggest potential need for short‑term financial, grants management, or back‑office support aligned with SBA reimbursement cycles.

Board discussion highlighted possible SBA payment delays and SBA work on a process for paying up front, indicating sensitivity to reimbursement timing and compliance.