Vermont
Vermont
Vermont

Vermont SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Julie Danyew

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The best thing about VtSBDC is having an advisor who provides a listening ear and a solution based mindset, and understands small business.

co-owner, Illuminar and Bud's Beans

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The best thing about VtSBDC is having an advisor who provides a listening ear and a solution based mindset, and understands small business.

co-owner, Illuminar and Bud's Beans

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The best thing about VtSBDC is having an advisor who provides a listening ear and a solution based mindset, and understands small business.

Daniel Gutierrez

co-owner, Illuminar and Bud's Beans

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The best thing about VtSBDC is having an advisor who provides a listening ear and a solution based mindset, and understands small business.

co-owner, Illuminar and Bud's Beans

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

VtSBDC connects with clients and community at VT accelerators

The growth of Vermont's regional accelerators like the HUB, DoNorth, and Hula is connecting businesses with community in locations throughout the state. VtSBDC's business advisors are meeting with clients, presenting workshops, and connecting with community partners.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

VtSBDC connects with clients and community at VT accelerators

The growth of Vermont's regional accelerators like the HUB, DoNorth, and Hula is connecting businesses with community in locations throughout the state. VtSBDC's business advisors are meeting with clients, presenting workshops, and connecting with community partners.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

VtSBDC connects with clients and community at VT accelerators

The growth of Vermont's regional accelerators like the HUB, DoNorth, and Hula is connecting businesses with community in locations throughout the state. VtSBDC's business advisors are meeting with clients, presenting workshops, and connecting with community partners.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

VtSBDC connects with clients and community at VT accelerators

The growth of Vermont's regional accelerators like the HUB, DoNorth, and Hula is connecting businesses with community in locations throughout the state. VtSBDC's business advisors are meeting with clients, presenting workshops, and connecting with community partners.

EXPORT

50

Percent of VtSBDC Advisors are certified in Export & Trade Counseling

EXPORT

50

Percent of VtSBDC Advisors are certified in Export & Trade Counseling

EXPORT

50

Percent of VtSBDC Advisors are certified in Export & Trade Counseling

EXPORT

50

Percent of VtSBDC Advisors are certified in Export & Trade Counseling

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

GeoSAP is a geospatial analysis application. Pricing has been a critical step in commercialization of the pilot, and our advisor at VtSBDC helped us reframe how we viewed pricing so we could confidently convert the pilot to a paying customer.

Director Product & Development, Whiteout Solutions

TECH DEVELOPMENT

GeoSAP is a geospatial analysis application. Pricing has been a critical step in commercialization of the pilot, and our advisor at VtSBDC helped us reframe how we viewed pricing so we could confidently convert the pilot to a paying customer.

Director Product & Development, Whiteout Solutions

TECH DEVELOPMENT

GeoSAP is a geospatial analysis application. Pricing has been a critical step in commercialization of the pilot, and our advisor at VtSBDC helped us reframe how we viewed pricing so we could confidently convert the pilot to a paying customer.

Evan Carlson

Director Product & Development, Whiteout Solutions

TECH DEVELOPMENT

GeoSAP is a geospatial analysis application. Pricing has been a critical step in commercialization of the pilot, and our advisor at VtSBDC helped us reframe how we viewed pricing so we could confidently convert the pilot to a paying customer.

Director Product & Development, Whiteout Solutions

COVID-19 RESPONSE

When I lost my job due to the pandemic, I decided to open my own business. VtSBDC has been amazing. Their expertise and knowledgeable staff gave me all the tools I needed to get to this next stage of my life.

owner, Green Mountain Liquidation Center

COVID-19 RESPONSE

When I lost my job due to the pandemic, I decided to open my own business. VtSBDC has been amazing. Their expertise and knowledgeable staff gave me all the tools I needed to get to this next stage of my life.

owner, Green Mountain Liquidation Center

COVID-19 RESPONSE

When I lost my job due to the pandemic, I decided to open my own business. VtSBDC has been amazing. Their expertise and knowledgeable staff gave me all the tools I needed to get to this next stage of my life.

Dennis Piper

owner, Green Mountain Liquidation Center

COVID-19 RESPONSE

When I lost my job due to the pandemic, I decided to open my own business. VtSBDC has been amazing. Their expertise and knowledgeable staff gave me all the tools I needed to get to this next stage of my life.

owner, Green Mountain Liquidation Center

DISASTER RECOVERY

Galaxy Bookshop Manages Disaster with Business Acumen and Community Support

When a fire in an upstairs space set off the bookstore's sprinkler system, water rained and caused extensive damage to the store and inventory. Owners Sandy Scott and Andrea Jones had insurance in place and took immediate action with a binder of important information. The Hardwick community rallied around them with support, and their VtSBDC advisor offered guidance on disaster recovery, helping them through the process. They continue to do business online and at a temporary location until renovations are complete.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Galaxy Bookshop Manages Disaster with Business Acumen and Community Support

When a fire in an upstairs space set off the bookstore's sprinkler system, water rained and caused extensive damage to the store and inventory. Owners Sandy Scott and Andrea Jones had insurance in place and took immediate action with a binder of important information. The Hardwick community rallied around them with support, and their VtSBDC advisor offered guidance on disaster recovery, helping them through the process. They continue to do business online and at a temporary location until renovations are complete.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Galaxy Bookshop Manages Disaster with Business Acumen and Community Support

When a fire in an upstairs space set off the bookstore's sprinkler system, water rained and caused extensive damage to the store and inventory. Owners Sandy Scott and Andrea Jones had insurance in place and took immediate action with a binder of important information. The Hardwick community rallied around them with support, and their VtSBDC advisor offered guidance on disaster recovery, helping them through the process. They continue to do business online and at a temporary location until renovations are complete.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Galaxy Bookshop Manages Disaster with Business Acumen and Community Support

When a fire in an upstairs space set off the bookstore's sprinkler system, water rained and caused extensive damage to the store and inventory. Owners Sandy Scott and Andrea Jones had insurance in place and took immediate action with a binder of important information. The Hardwick community rallied around them with support, and their VtSBDC advisor offered guidance on disaster recovery, helping them through the process. They continue to do business online and at a temporary location until renovations are complete.

VETERANS

BILLBB Corp Advances Funding Initiatives with Guidance from SBDC Co-Advising Team

To advance the funding initiatives for an early Vermont tech startup, BILLBB Corp CEO and Marine Corps veteran Andrew Kutches turned to VtSBDC. Working with three advisors to combine expertise to co-advise on competitive analysis, defensive positioning to minimize risk, and the conversion of raw data into a simplified format conveying the value of the business to potential investors. "All three were wonderful, extremely professional, and super sharp," said Andrew.

VETERANS

BILLBB Corp Advances Funding Initiatives with Guidance from SBDC Co-Advising Team

To advance the funding initiatives for an early Vermont tech startup, BILLBB Corp CEO and Marine Corps veteran Andrew Kutches turned to VtSBDC. Working with three advisors to combine expertise to co-advise on competitive analysis, defensive positioning to minimize risk, and the conversion of raw data into a simplified format conveying the value of the business to potential investors. "All three were wonderful, extremely professional, and super sharp," said Andrew.

VETERANS

BILLBB Corp Advances Funding Initiatives with Guidance from SBDC Co-Advising Team

To advance the funding initiatives for an early Vermont tech startup, BILLBB Corp CEO and Marine Corps veteran Andrew Kutches turned to VtSBDC. Working with three advisors to combine expertise to co-advise on competitive analysis, defensive positioning to minimize risk, and the conversion of raw data into a simplified format conveying the value of the business to potential investors. "All three were wonderful, extremely professional, and super sharp," said Andrew.

VETERANS

BILLBB Corp Advances Funding Initiatives with Guidance from SBDC Co-Advising Team

To advance the funding initiatives for an early Vermont tech startup, BILLBB Corp CEO and Marine Corps veteran Andrew Kutches turned to VtSBDC. Working with three advisors to combine expertise to co-advise on competitive analysis, defensive positioning to minimize risk, and the conversion of raw data into a simplified format conveying the value of the business to potential investors. "All three were wonderful, extremely professional, and super sharp," said Andrew.

WOMEN-OWNED

Sweet Beginnings for Daily Chocolate

Owner Dawn Wagner has always had a passion for chocolate, and when her employer was ready to sell her shop, Dawn was ready to buy. She reached out to VtSBDC and has worked with her advisor to grow her business, in-store and via e-commerce.

WOMEN-OWNED

Sweet Beginnings for Daily Chocolate

Owner Dawn Wagner has always had a passion for chocolate, and when her employer was ready to sell her shop, Dawn was ready to buy. She reached out to VtSBDC and has worked with her advisor to grow her business, in-store and via e-commerce.

WOMEN-OWNED

Sweet Beginnings for Daily Chocolate

Owner Dawn Wagner has always had a passion for chocolate, and when her employer was ready to sell her shop, Dawn was ready to buy. She reached out to VtSBDC and has worked with her advisor to grow her business, in-store and via e-commerce.

WOMEN-OWNED

Sweet Beginnings for Daily Chocolate

Owner Dawn Wagner has always had a passion for chocolate, and when her employer was ready to sell her shop, Dawn was ready to buy. She reached out to VtSBDC and has worked with her advisor to grow her business, in-store and via e-commerce.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs

VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs

VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs

VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs

VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.