Resources

The following links will guide you to a variety of local and national resources helpful in business planning.

CEDO (Community Economic Development Office)

"Jobs - and especially livable jobs - are a critical piece of what makes Burlington a great place to live. The Community and Economic Development Office supports businesses and economic growth in practical and concrete ways: 

 

Community Business Connections

This is a joint project of the Vermont Secretary of State's Office, the US Small Business Administration (Vermont District), and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. The goal is to consolidate all the resources needed to start or expand your business in one easy-to-access location. They provide a handy business checklist to help you navigate the start-up process. 

 

NAICS

North American Industry Classification System is the standard used by Federal Agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Knowing the NAICS code for your business type is useful in secondary market research.

 

SBA

United States Small Business Administration -

 

SCORE

Score is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide.  SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.

 

VBSR

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility has a mission to "foster a business ethci in Vermont that recognizes the opportunity and responsibility of the business community to set a high standard for protecting the natural, human, and economic environments of our citizens.

  • vbsr marketplace - members are offered an opportunity to trade goods and services locally.

 

Vermont Secretary of State   

 

VSAC

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation - The Vermont Legislature disignates a certain amount of grant money every year for Vermont reidents who want to pursue education or training beyond high school.  These grants are administered through VSAC.

 

VtSBDC

Vermont Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential business advising and low-cost training services to all businesses and new ventures in Vermont.

 

Vermont Women's Business Center

The mission of the VWBC is to provide women with the training, assistance and support necessary to start and expand successful businesses, promoting economic independence and healthy communities.

 

WAgN

The Women's Agricultural Network has been providing education and technical assistance geared to the needs of women farmers since 1995.  It is a collaborative effort of the University of Vermont Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

WBON

The Women Business Owner's Network provides a forum for personal and professional growth through networking and educational opportunities.