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| While developing your business plan, you
should be contacting real estate brokers and prospecting for your
business location. To start, the Community & Economic Development Office
(802·865·7187) maintains a list of available commercial space in
Burlington. When you find a place, call Planning
& Zoning (802·865·7188) to see if your business is permitted
there.
Here is an overview of the major commercial districts and corridors.
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| Downtown/Waterfront: A dense commercial district
full of restaurants, local and national retailers, professional offices
and banks. At its heart is the
Church
Street Marketplace, an outdoor pedestrian shopping district, and a
newly renovated Town Center.
Pine Street/South End: An eclectic mix of retailers, offices, manufacturers, cafes, thrift shops, artists' studios, galleries, antiques, and automotive and industrial supply companies. Old North End/North Street: A mix of retailers, restaurants, business services, grocers and thrift shops.Riverside Avenue: A mix of automotive services, restaurants and manufacturers. This busy road links Burlington to Winooski. North Avenue/New North End: Most of the commercial activity is focused around the Ethan Allen Shopping Center, which is home to a new supermarket and many other retailers and services. |
Take a tour of the Queen City Advice Call up the various business associations listed in the Directory. Sometimes they hear of openings before they hit the street. Call CEDO (802·865·7187). They maintain a list of available commercial space. |
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| Choose a location that will help generate, not detract, customers. Is there too much competition in the area? Look for a Merchant's Association; group advertising, insurance and security may be available. Talk to the current or previous tenants regarding landlord's property maintenance and any limitations on the property. Carefully review (or consider having an attorney review) the lease before signing. How much space is needed? What are the costs per sq. ft.? Can your employees easily arrive; is there public transportation? How much parking do you have vs. need? How does your location affect your advertising costs? Is your space handicap-accessible? |
Location is Destiny |
Page last updated April 04, 2008
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