You’ll meet someone who knows someone.
Our state’s small scale means finding the right business contact or networking opportunity is easier than you might think.
Vermont is connected through a network of regional development organizations, chambers of commerce, and small business development centers that can assist individuals and businesses in forming, growing, and expanding operations in the state. These organizations can assist with networking, lobbying, property management, advice, and access to grants.
New Vermonters can set down roots quickly by connecting with local new neighbor organizations like the Vermont Welcome Wagon Project and chambers of commerce.

WHY VERMONT?
The thing I really love about Vermont is how accessible everyone is. I tell my students this all the time, ‘a cup of coffee is the easiest and best two dollars you’re going to spend.'
AGRICULTURE
Vermont Beef Producers Association | (844) 321-2333 | www.vtbeef.org |
Vermont Beef Industry Council | (833) 488-2333 | www.vtbic.org |
Vermont Christmas Tree Association | (802) 244-4933 | www.vtchristmastrees.org |
Vermont Farm Bureau | (802) 434-5646 | www.vtfb.org |
Vermont Forest Products Association | (802) 461-5688 | www.vtfpa.org |
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ARTS
Vermont Arts Council | (802) 828-3291 | www.vermontartscouncil.org |
Vermont Crafts Council | (802) 223-3380 | www.vermontcrafts.com |
Vermont Humanities Council | (802) 262-2626 | www.vermonthumanities.org |
BUSINESS
AAA Northern New England | (802) 229-0505 | www.aaa.com |
Burlington Business Association | (802) 863-1175 | www.bbavt.org |
Business Resource Services | (802) 865-4560 | www.brsvt.com |
Vermont Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives | (802) 223-3443 | www.vacce.com |
Vermont Business Roundtable | (802) 865-0410 | www.vtroundtable.org |
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility | (802) 862-8347 | www.vbsr.org |
Vermont Chamber of Commerce | (802) 223-3443 | www.vtchamber.com |
Vermont Community Development Association | (802) 747-7978 | www.vtcda.org |
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association | (802) 230-4722 | www.vermontfuel.com |
Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance | www.voba.org | |
Vermont Specialty Food Association | (802) 839-1928 | www.vtspecialtyfoods.org |
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | (802) 828-1260 | www.vsjf.org |
Vermont Works for Women | (802) 655-8900 | www.vtworksforwomen.org |
Women's Business Owners Network | (802) 503-0219 | www.wbon.org |
EDUCATION
Association of Vermont Independent Colleges | (802) 828-8826 | www.vermont-icolleges.org |
Vermont Principals Association | (802) 229-0547 | www.vpaonline.org |
Vermont School Boards Association | (800) 244-8722 | www.vtvsba.org |
Vermont State Colleges System | (802) 224-3000 | www.vsc.edu |
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. | (800) 642-3177 | www.vsac.org |
Vermont Superintendents Association | (802) 229-5834 | www.vtvsa.org |
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Renewable Energy Vermont | (802) 229-0099 | www.revermont.org |
Vermont Energy Partnership | www.vtep.org | |
Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions | (802) 917-3587 | www.vtconservation.com |
The Regulatory Assistance Project | (802) 223-8199 | www.raponline.org |
Vermont Natural Resources Council | (802) 223-2328 | www.vnrc.org |
HEALTH
American Cancer Society | (800) 227-2345 | www.cancer.org |
American Heart Association | (800) 242-8721 | www.heart.org |
American Lung Association of The North East | (802) 876-6500 | www.lungne.org |
Cancer Patient Support Foundation | (802) 488-5495 | www.cpsfvt.org |
Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery | (802) 223-6263 | www.pear-vt.org |
Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired | (800) 639-5861 | www.vabvi.org |
Vermont Care Partners | (802) 223-1773 | www.vermontcarepartners.org |
Vermont Health Care Association | (802) 229-5700 | www.vhca.net |
Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. | (802) 229-2152 | www.vpqhc.org |
Vermont Psychological Association | (802) 229-5447 | www.vermontpsych.org |
LABOR
Vermont Assoc. of Business, Industry & Rehabilitation (VABIR) | (802) 878-1107 | www.vabir.org |
Vermont State Employees Association | (802) 223-5247 | www.vsea.org |
LEISURE
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. | (802) 229-0005 | www.vtvast.org |
Vermont Attractions Association | (802) 229-4581 | www.vtattractions.org |
Vermont Campground Association | (802) 728-5548 | www.campvermont.com |
Vermont Ski Areas Association | (802) 223-2439 | www.skivermont.com |
MUNICIPAL
Vermont League of Cities & Towns | (802) 229-9111 | www.vlct.org |
PROFESSIONAL
Barre Granite Association | (802) 476-4131 | www.barregranite.org |
Central VT Board of Realtors | (802) 229-0513 | www.vermontrealtors.com |
Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors | (802) 862-6407 | www.nvbr.com |
Vermont Association for Justice | (802) 495-5816 | www.vermontjustice.org |
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems | (802) 223-3461 | www.vahhs.org |
Vermont Association of Realtors | (802) 229-0513 | www.vermontrealtors.com |
Vermont Automobile Dealers Association | (802) 461-2655 | www.vermontada.org |
Vermont Bar Association | (802) 223-2020 | www.vtbar.org |
Vermont Biosciences Alliance | (802) 373-8356 | www.vtbiosciences.org |
Vermont Captive Insurance Association | (802) 658-8242 | www.vcia.com |
Vermont Commission on Women | (800) 881-1561 | www.women.vermont.gov |
Vermont Insurance Agents Association, Inc. | (802) 229-5884 | www.viaa.org |
Vermont Medical Society | (802) 223-7898 | www.vtmd.org |
Vermont Press Association | (802) 654-2442 | www.vtpress.org |
Vermont Retail & Grocers Association | (802) 839-1928 | www.vtrga.org |
Vermont Society of CPA's | (802) 229-4939 | www.vtcpa.org |
Vermont State Dental Society | (802) 864-0115 | www.vsds.org |
Vermont State Nurse's Association | (800) 540-9380 | www.vsna-inc.org |
Vermont Technology Alliance | (802) 735-0840 | www.vermonttechnologyalliance.org |
Association of Vermont Credit Unions | (802) 863-7848 | www.vermontcreditunions.coop |
Vermont Bankers Association | (802) 229-0341 | www.vtbanker.com |
TRADE
Associated General Contractors of Vermont | (802) 223-2374 | www.agcvt.org |
Associated Industries of Vermont | (802) 223-3441 | www.aivt.org |
Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers | (802) 387-4416 | www.vermontfurnituremakers.com |
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont | (802) 876-6200 | www.homebuildersvt.com |
Vermont Association of Broadcasters | (802) 233-0296 | www.vab.org |
Vermont Independent Electrical Contractors Association | (802) 223-2374 | www.vieca.org |
Vermont Towing Association, Inc. | (802) 885-5400 | www.facebook.com/vermonttowing/ |
Vermont Truck & Bus Association | (802) 479-1778 | www.vtba.org |
Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association | (802) 747-7900 | www.vermontwood.com |
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
YOUTH
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains | (888) 474-9686 | www.girlscoutsgwm.org |
Boy Scouts of America Green Mountain Council | (802) 244-5289 | www.scoutingvermont.org |