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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) would like to announce an upcoming workshop for those thinking about starting their own business. This workshop, titled ‘Starting Your Own Business,’ is aimed at helping future entrepreneurs turn their passions into a full-fledged business venture. The workshop will be held Friday, March 29th at Springfield Regional Development Corporation office on Clinton Street in Springfield from 9am to 1 pm.
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