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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.

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

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