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Got any bright ideas? Thinking of starting a
business? Growing or relocating your company? Whether you
need hand holding or rocket launching, there are many exceptional and
free resources in Burlington available to assist you every step of the
way. Here are a few:
The
Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO,
802·865·7187), located in City Hall, provides free technical
assistance and referrals, administers a revolving loan program, provides
location and permitting assistance, and when needed can act as a liaison between city
departments and your venture.
The
Vermont Small
Business Development Center (SBDC, 802·658·9228), located at
60 Main Street, is available for free one-on-one assistance with the
process of researching, starting, operating, expanding and closing a
small business.
The
Micro
Business Development Program (MBDP, 802·860·1417), located at
431 Pine Street, offers low and moderate-income entrepreneurs free,
comprehensive,
one-on-one counseling and classroom training for starting, expanding or
improving their businesses. They also offer specialized refugee business
assistance. Computer labs are available.
The
Women's Small
Business Program (WSBP, 802·846·7338), located at 346 Shelburne
Road in Burlington, provides women with
business skills and support to start, operate and expand
micro-businesses. WSBP offers many workshops and introductory courses as
well as a fifteen-week business skills training program. |
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