Vermont Business Magazine Montpelier Alive and the Montpelier Development Corporation today announced the launch of the Welcome to Montpelier Program, aimed at attracting new businesses to Montpelier. The Welcome to Montpelier Program offers wraparound business support and grant opportunities for new businesses who open in Montpelier. Three $5,000 grants will be awarded to eligible businesses. Applications to join the program are now open at www.welcometomontpelier.com.
“In the face of the pandemic, it might seem daunting to open a business,” said Montpelier Alive Executive Director Dan Groberg. “The Welcome to Montpelier Program aims to make it easier for you to open a business and succeed in Montpelier.”
The Welcome to Montpelier Program provides support for new businesses, including technical assistance from a trained business counselor, promotional opportunities, a business mentor, and special funding opportunities. Montpelier awaits your next business venture. Applications to join the program are now open and will be accepted on an ongoing basis. BIPOC- and women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Through our partnership with the Center for Women and Enterprise, businesses in the Welcome to Montpelier program will be paired with a business counselor who will provide business planning assistance and prepare your business to open and thrive. After working with the counselor, businesses may become eligible to apply for one of three $5,000 Welcome to Montpelier grants.
Montpelier Alive celebrates the City of Montpelier. We work with partners to sustain and build upon Montpelier’s vibrant downtown community by offering and supporting special events and activities and by promoting City businesses. We work to ensure a thriving local economy for Montpelier and to preserve the City’s historic character and unique sense of place.
Montpelier Development Corporation serves as the steward of the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Montpelier. Working closely with local government, area businesses and organizations, MDC assists individual entrepreneurs and already existing firms to establish, relocate or expand their businesses within the City of Montpelier.
Source: March 3, 2021, Montpelier, VT - Montpelier Alive