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

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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

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

VITC serves as a resource point for Vermont individuals and organizations with an interest in the various aspects of information technology (IT) to support the expansion and improvement of the... View details

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

Involved in the promotion and advancement of the hospitality and tourism industry in Vermont. VLRA is the only statewide association dedicated solely to the hospitality industry, keeping close to... View details

The Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC) is a private, nonprofit economic development corporation primarily supported by Chittenden County businesses and municipalities. GBIC is... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

A nonprofit, fee-for-service research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities by providing consulting, research, and program... View details

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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

Negotiates services for independent retailers that may not be available to businesses individually. Contact: Ann Lindberg, Exec. Director View details

SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities and... View details

Promotes coordinated development of the 30-town area through the provision of technical planning assistance to member communities and through the preparation of comprehensive plans and studies for... View details

Contact: Adam Lougee, Executive Director View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Acts in an advisory capacity to the Select Board in developing alternatives and solutions for the Town's economic future, and to act as a communications network in actively and postively promoting... View details

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

Works to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. View details

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

Contact: Thorn Serrani, Executive VP A membership-based organization representing the interests of more than 32,000 construction industry professionals as an advocate for the highway and... View details

Contact: Susan M. Sinclair, Executive Director View details

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Provides a statewide medium for the exchange of experience and opinions among Vermont's community of trade associations, professional societies and other nonprofit organizations. Contact: Robert... View details

Contact: Gar Anderson, Executive VP View details

SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities and... View details

NFIB is a membership-based small-business association focused on advocating for small business on key issues such as health insurance, paid family leave and workplace mandates, health care,... View details

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

Contact: Patrick Travers Supporting economic progress in central Vermont by promoting business and job creation, growth and longevity through a variety of technical assistance services. View details

Serving members, industry, and the Vermont business community as an advocate in the formulation of public policy that protects and enhances Vermont's private enterprise economy. View details

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: Boomhower, Executive Director View details

Assists in job development through the provision of technical assistance to Vermont communities in planning for economic growth and stability, through the support of existing business and industry... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities and... View details

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Supports the wood manufacturing industry by expanding presence of members in the marketplace, ensuring a dependable supply of raw materials, and increasing workforce skill and creativity. View details

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

VTC offers programs in engineering technology, agriculture, business technology and management, biotechnology, nursing, automotive technology, and veterinary medicine. View details

Contact: Wendy Wilton, Area Business Specialist View details

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Contact: Steve Bourgeois, Business Advisor View details

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

The regional planning commission and economic development corporation for Vermont's Northeast kingdom. Contact: Steve Patterson, Executive Director SBDC Collaborator: Jon Freeman View details

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

Provides census information for each state View details

The SBA's online resource for small business advocacy and statistics . View details

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

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

Provides research to document the economic and social contributions of women-owned firms, and consulting and public relations services to maximize the benefits of this knowledge. View details

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

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

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

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Provides small business counseling including site selection assistance for businesses new to the area, assistance with permitting from regulatory agencies and loans for start-ups, expansions or... View details

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

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