Happy New Year from the U.S. Small Business Administration Vermont District Office!
Vermont Business Magazine For aspiring entrepreneurs, there’s no better New Year’s resolution for 2025 than to make your business dreams a reality. The SBA is your resource for navigating the ins and outs of starting your own business. Learn what you need to do before you open shop. Read the full article and follow us on online:
Is Starting a Business Your New Year’s Resolution? The SBA Can Help
National Technology Day is January 6th
Innovators: Advance your game-changing tech with help from America’s Seed Fund, the nation’s largest source of early-stage R&D funding! Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision. Learn more at: https://www.sbir.gov
SBA Launches 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The 2025 SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) aims to foster innovation-driven ecosystems with up to $9 million in awards. The 2025 competition offers $75,000 to $150,000 in awards for organizations to accelerate the growth and maturity of innovation ecosystems. Stage one applications open on Jan. 8, 2025, offering cash prizes to organizations that identify challenges within their innovation ecosystems and propose unique solutions.
Attend the GAFC Pre-Application Webinar for potential Stage One applicants. The webinar is free and open to the public:
Thursday Jan. 9, 2025, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Register for the Pre-Application Webinar
Stage One applications will close on Jan. 31, 2025. Learn More about GAFC and Access the 2025 GAFC guidelines.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Virtual: Artificial Intelligence hosted by SCORE
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Register Here
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Virtual: New Year's Resolutions. Do I Want to Start a Business? hosted by SCORE
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned through WBENC hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Virtual: Starting Your Own Business hosted by VT Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Introduction to the Vermont APEX Accelerator Program hosted by VT Apex Accelerators
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Register Here
Virtual: Legal Considerations when Starting Your Business hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Register Here
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Virtual: Messaging and Brand Cohesion hosted by SCORE
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Register Here
New Year, New Business Opportunities
The new year holds all sorts of exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs. If you’re considering joining the community of small business owners or wanting to grow your existing business, reach out to one of the SBA’s resource partners today for assistance and support.
Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?
Download the National Resource Guide HERE
SBA Vermont District Office
Phone: 802-828-4422
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