Vermont
SCORE Vermont
SCORE Vermont, an all-volunteer organization, provides free mentoring to help start or grow your business. Serving the whole state of Vermont with branches including Burlington, Montpelier, St. Albans, Middlebury, & Rutland.
Vermont Small Business Administration – SBA
The Vermont Small Business Administration is supported by its district office in Montpelier. They provide services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting, certifications, and disaster recovery. They can also connect you to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
https://www.sba.gov/district/vermont
Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)
Since 1992, VtSBDC has provided professional expertise and friendly guidance to thousands of business owners statewide.
Whether you are an experienced business owner, a first-time entrepreneur, or a student with the spark of an idea, we can assist with:
Start-up Education & Planning
Financing Guidance
Sales & Marketing Strategies
Growth Strategies
Financial Management
Risk Management
Operations Recommendations
Innovation & Technology Commercialization
Entrepreneur Education for Collegiate-age Students, High School Students & Faculty
Vermont Business and Professional Women
According to the Vermont Business and Professional Women website, the group’s goal is to empower working women to achieve their full potential and to partner with employers to build successful workplaces through education, research, knowledge and policy.
Burlington
Mercy Connections Women’s Small Business Center
Mercy Connections empowers people to make significant life changes through education, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and community.
Center for Women & Enterprise – CWE – Vermont Women’s Business Center
The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit economic empowerment organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and the economy by supporting women to launch and successfully sustain businesses.
The Vermont Women’s Business Center operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. They offer consultations, workshops and networking opportunities to help you reach your entrepreneurial goals.