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Program Description Location
SOUTHERN WINDSOR COUNTRY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Advocates for the needs of member towns and seeks collaborative strategies to address local, regional, and state opportunities and concerns. Provides technical services to town officials and acts... View details

Ascutney

TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Bellows Falls

WOMEN'S AGRICULTURAL NETWORK

Through a series of educational, technical assistance, and networking opportunities, WAgN works to increase the number of women owning and operating profitable farms and ag-related businesses, as... View details

Berlin

WINDHAM REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Assists towns in Southeastern Vermont to provide effective local government and works cooperatively with them to address regional issues. Contact: James Matteau, Executive Director View details

Brattleboro

VERMONT TELECOM ADVANCEMENT CENTER

VTAC's purpose is to educate small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and educators concerning the latest available technology, products and services in Vermont. View details

Burlington

VERMONT WORLD TRADE OFFICE, INC.

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Burlington & Montpelier

VERMONT TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR AT ESSEX

Seeks to provide a facility where new and emerging technology-based businesses can startup, a broad range of tools and support services on site and throughout the state, a network of entrepreneurs,... View details

Essex

ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Contact: Adam Lougee, Executive Director View details

Middlebury

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Offers listings of jobs in Vermont and links to jobs throughout the U.S. Also offers labor market information, new hire reporting, unemployment compensation information, help share information for... View details

Montpelier

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) provides businesses with guidance for responding to opportunities to market products and services to Federal, state and local governments. PTA... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES

Provides up-to-date tax information for the state of Vermont including legislative and administrative policy-making functions and hearings, rulings, regulations and technical bulletins based upon... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Has programs to provide businesses with the opportunity to update the basic skills of their workforce and to enable vocational/technical students the opportunity to gain actual work experience. View details

Montpelier

VERMONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Assists communities by providing financial and technical assistance to identify and address local needs and priorities in the areas of housing, economic development, public facilities and public... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT COMMUNITY LOAN FUND

Offers a variety of small business loans and grants to Vermont area businesses. Contact: Tom Appel, Vice President View details

Montpelier

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Offers comprehensive information on starting, growing, and relocating businesses to Vermont. Offers information on business registration, financing, importing and exporting, taxes, infrastructure,... View details

Montpelier

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT- VERMONT RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. Also offers technical assistance and information to help agriculture and other... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

VEDA promotes economic prosperity and increases employment for Vermont businesses by providing low-cost capital for eligible facilities. View details

Montpelier

MARKET VERMONT

A collaboration of the Vermont Small Business Development Center and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, Market Vermont's mission is to promote, strengthen, and capitalize on Vermont's... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT SECRETARY OF STATE-CORPORATIONS DIVISION

Responsible for registration of all business entities and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings. View details

Montpelier

GOVERNMENT MARKETING ASSISTANCE CENTER

Assists Vermont companies in identifing contracting opportunities to sell their products/services to federal, state and local government agencies. GMAC will help companies to profile their... View details

Montpelier

VERMONT TRAINING PROGRAM

Promotes industrial expansion and encourages the creation and retention of jobs in manufacturing by providing training for new and existing businesses thereby increasing the skills of the Vermont... View details

Montpelier

LAMOILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

Contact: Boomhower, Executive Director View details

Morrisville

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(SBA) OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (OVBD)

OVBD serves as a resource partner to veterans interested in entrepreneurship by formulating, executing and promoting policies and programs of the agency that provide assistance to veterans seeking... View details

National

VERMONT BUSINESS MATERIALS EXCHANGE

VBMeX is a free service whose goal is to minimize waste by fostering the exchange of reusable resources. Through VBMeX, companies with surplus or by-product materials connect with other businesses... View details

Newfane

VERMONT MANUFACTURING EXTENSION CENTER

VMEC is a not-for-profit center that offers one-on-one assistance and training to help Vermont's approximately 2,000 small and medium sized manufacturers increase their productivity, modernize... View details

Randolph

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RUTLAND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Provides leadership and technical expertise to encourage cooperative planning within and among the region's communities and area wide interests. Contact: Mark Blucher, Executive Director View details

Rutland

NORTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Contacts: Catherine Dimitruk , Executive Director Bonnie Waninger , Administration Tim Beaucage , Local Planning & Zoning and Regional Planning Bill Rose , Transportation ... View details

St. Albans

NORTHEAST EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ORGANIZATION (NETO)

NETO delivers educational, energy, and self-employment programs to low-income Vermonters. Programs include no-cost home weatherization for qualified Vermont applicants, an Entrepreneurial Training... View details

St. Johnsbury




INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

Provides small businesses and stakeholders with timely and consistent tax guidance. Developes relationships with governmental, civic and trade organizations to determine the problems and concerns... View details

Statewide

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION

Helps businesses participate in the growing global marketplace and provides practical information to help select markets and products. View details

Statewide

TAXPAYER ADVOCACY SERVICE, IRS

An independent organization within the IRS, consisting of highly skilled case advocates who negotiate on your behalf with the IRS to secure the most beneficial resolution for your IRS problem. View details

Statewide

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, VERMONT

The Secretary of State is responsible for the initial creation and certain maintenance filings for all domestic state and out-of-state business entities including for-profit and nonprofit... View details

Statewide

OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION

Serves as the a focal point for small businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Energy (DOE) and administers the Department's small business program by establishing goals,... View details

Statewide

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

The Division of Insurance protects consumers and businesses by providing assistance and information, regulating the insurance industry’s market behavior and financial solvency, and fostering a... View details

Statewide

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth, agricultural and trade, global health,and democracy, conflict... View details

Statewide

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Functions in order to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment. View details

Statewide

VERMONT DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to attain employment or self-employment, and self-sufficiency by providing a range of services including training, counseling and referrals to... View details

Statewide

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

Administers the patent and trademark laws as they relate to the granting of patents for utility inventions, designs and plants and the issuing of trademark registrations. The USPTO examines... View details

Statewide

VERMONT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

Provides cost-effective and sustainable environmental assistance to Vermont businesses, with the emphasis on long-term pollution prevention methods and processes wherever feasible. VEAP offers... View details

Waterbury

REACH UP PROGRAM

The Reach Up Program is the state's welfare to work programs which helps welfare recipients access education, vocational training, and job placement. In addition to being a good source of potential... View details

Waterbury

MICRO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The MBDP helps low to moderate income Vermonters use self-employment as a means to achieve economic self-sufficiency. MBDP provides business counseling, technical assistance, classroom training,... View details

Westminster

VERMONT COUNCIL FOR QUALITY

A private sector, not-for-profit organization formed as a service company that specializes in marketing organizational assessments, education and training, and awards for excellence. Contact:... View details

Winooski

TWO RIVERS-OTTAUQUECHEE REGIONAL COMMISSION

Advocates for the needs of member towns, and helps bridge the opportunities and concerns that exist between towns and the State. Provides technical planning services to town officials, and acts as... View details

Woodstock

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