SBA Vermont District Office For over 60 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy. The SBA is currently accepting nominations for its 2025 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. All nominations must be submitted electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. EDT on December 5, 2024. The awards will be presented during the National Small Business Week awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 4-5, 2025. Learn more.
Find out more about the Vermont awards here→ Vermont District Office Awards | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov).
ClimateReadyVT – Registration OPEN through August 23
Program runs September 10 - November 19
ClimateReadyVT is a FREE program helping small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and prepare for climate-related business disruptions.
The program is accepting registrations for the Fall 2024 Cohort through Friday, August 23. Any business or nonprofit organization located in Vermont with 50 employees or less (FTE) is eligible to participate in this FREE program, as well as anyone who advises or provides technical assistance to Vermont businesses or nonprofit organizations. Up to 5 employees from your organization can participate!
In partnership with the Vermont Small Business Development Center and Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School, ClimateReadyVT guides you through creating a custom Climate Resilience Action Plan for your business leveraging leading-edge tools and resources and expert guidance. Plans include:
- An assessment of the climate-related hazards for your business and their potential impact
- Action steps to mitigate these hazards
- A budget, timeline, and resources you can access to implement and finance your plan
- Insurance and legal considerations
- How to communicate internally and externally about business disruptions
- How to support the people you work with, including their mental health and wellness
Participants will also receive free technical assistance from business advisers from Vermont Small Business Development Center and free legal guidance from attorneys and law students from Vermont Small Business Law Center.
Questions? Please reach out to Molly Rand, VBSR Education & Events Manager, at [email protected]
Gain the Confidence to Move Forward with Help from the SBA’s Resource Partner Network
Whether you need to create a successful business plan, get expert advice on expanding your business, or train your team, SBA's nationwide network of resource partners is here to help. Advising is free and confidential.
SCORE
Join the ranks of other business owners who have experienced higher revenues and increased growth thanks to mentoring they received from SCORE. The nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors harnesses the passion and knowledge of real-world business executives to provide invaluable mentorship in person, via email or over video chat. Visit Vermont | SCORE to start working on your business goals.
Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Center counselors help entrepreneurs to realize their dream of business ownership and then remain competitive in an ever-changing global economy. You have access to free counseling and low-cost training on topics such as marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, and international trade. Visit: Home - Vermont Small Business Development Center (vtsbdc.org).
Women’s Business Centers
If you are interested in starting a small business, your local Women’s Business Center (WBC) is a good place to start. Tap into their national network of community-based centers for counseling, training, mentoring, and referrals. Visit: Center for Women & Enterprise | CWE Vermont (cweonline.org).
SBA Vermont District Office
Phone: 802-828-4422
www.sba.gov/vt
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