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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...
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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...
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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
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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.
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Burlington
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,...
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Essex
ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Contact: Adam Lougee, Executive Director
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Montpelier
VERMONT COMMUNITY LOAN FUND
Offers a variety of small business loans and grants to Vermont area businesses.
Contact: Tom Appel, Vice President
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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,...
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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...
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Montpelier
VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VEDA promotes economic prosperity and increases employment for Vermont businesses by providing low-cost capital for eligible facilities.
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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...
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Montpelier
VERMONT SECRETARY OF STATE-CORPORATIONS DIVISION
Responsible for registration of all business entities and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.
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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...
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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...
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Montpelier
LAMOILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Contact: Boomhower, Executive Director
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Randolph
Center
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
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Rutland
NORTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Contacts:
Catherine Dimitruk , Executive Director
Bonnie Waninger , Administration
Tim Beaucage , Local Planning & Zoning and Regional Planning
Bill Rose , Transportation
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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...
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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...
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Statewide
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
Helps businesses participate in the growing global marketplace and provides practical information to help select markets and products.
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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Statewide
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES
The Division of Insurance protects consumers and businesses by providing assistance and information, regulating the insurance industrys market behavior and financial solvency, and fostering a...
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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...
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Statewide
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Functions in order to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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:...
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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...
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Woodstock
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