Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation are a fantastic resource for any entrepreneur, non-profit or small business in the Upper Valley area. If you've got any kind of business question and you just don't know who to ask or where to start,  reach out to them and they will connect you with the resource you need. Super friendly and approachable.

The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit economic empowerment organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and the economy by supporting women to launch and successfully sustain businesses.

A comprehensive list of lenders, financing opportunities, business development help, and more for New Hampshire & Vermont.

Vermont Small Business Development Center provides no-cost professional guidance to area business owners including training programs and confidential advising.

Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development enhances the business climate, develops tourism, and strengthens Vermont communities.

VEDA is Vermont’s economic development finance authority, staffed by a seasoned group of Vermont professionals. With over 300 years in combined lending experience, the VEDA team is dedicated to meeting the financing needs of Vermont businesses and farms. 

A hub of initiatives, resources, and working groups in such areas as business vitality, food and farming, energy, transportation, climate change, leadership, housing, and outdoor learning.

The essential legalities for starting a business in Vermont.

A thorough list of funding, programs, and incentives for VT-based businesses.

SCORE Vermont, an all-volunteer organization, provides free mentoring to help start or grow your business. Serving the whole state of Vermont with branches including Burlington, Montpelier, St. Albans, Middlebury, & Rutland.

Black River Innovation Campus provides various Entrepreneurship Programs to help founders move their start up from concept to reality, as well as co-working space.

If you are seeking some business advice, the right people for your team, a fantastic place to work, new connections with other technology folks, or the seed capital to start, scale and succeed, then VCET is the go-to resource in Vermont for you.