Technical Assistance

Your partners in success are right here.
1,310

captive insurance companies
licensed in Vermont

$226 million

amount of government business contracts won through PTAC
assistance in 2020

350:1

Return on investment for clients of the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center

44%

Percentage of participants in Center for Women & Enterprise Vermont programs since 2016 that went on to start a business 

Your unique business needs require the highest
level of expertise
.

In Vermont, partners are everywhere, from our state Agency of Commerce & Community Development and Regional Development Corporations to specialty organizations that serve particular industries.

You can find technical assistance for developing your business plan, guidance in obtaining capital investments, training to hone your employees’ skills, infrastructure advice when building out your site, advice on government procurement, and so much more by consulting the technical resources below. 

General Business Support

General Business Support

  • ACCD Business Assistance Team  Our team of business professionals can help guide you and your business to the resources you need to succeed. 
  • Regional Development Corporations (RDC) Vermont’s RDCs can give you local intel, connect your business with potential sites, and assist in working with municipalities for site-related planning. 
  • Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) VtSBDC helps clients access capital, improve profitability, and build value in their businesses, and provides no-cost, one-on-one, confidential business assistance advising to existing and start-up businesses throughout Vermont. 
  • Center for Women & Enterprise Vermont (CWEVT) CWEVT is an educational partner that works with coworking facilities across the state to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. They offer individual business counseling and courses to help entrepreneurs make the decisions that will yield business success. 
  • Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) The VEOC supports business owners considering an exit to broad-based employee ownership via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), worker co-op, or similar model. The non-profit offers free pre-feasibility consulting, presents seminars, organizes an annual conference, and maintains a revolving loan fund to support the financing of such deals.
  • Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) VSJF provides tailored business management coaching, entrepreneurial support, and training to position Vermont entrepreneurs for growth and long-term success.

Workforce

Workforce

  • Vermont Department of Labor Workforce Development Services Offering services from recruitment and apprenticeships to workplace safety and training, Vermont’s Department of Labor serves employers and jobseekers statewide. 
  • Vermont’s Apprenticeship Program An employer-sponsored training program that includes both supervised work experience and related instruction. There are nearly 700 active apprentices in Vermont in over 25 different occupations. Employers participate in Registered Apprenticeship by “sponsoring” individuals as apprentices.  
  • Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility An internship program to match employers and students for paid internships.  
  • Northland Job Corps A no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. 
  • Vermont Talent Pipeline Management (VTPM) VTPM addresses the talent supply gap by connecting employer needs with training programs and funding resources to better prepare the labor force with job-ready skills.

Specialized Business Support

Specialized Business Support

  • Vermont APEX Accelerator (formerly VT PTAC) Expert procurement counselors help businesses compete successfully in the government contracting marketplace.
  • Vermont Captive Insurance With one of the largest networks of experienced and knowledgeable regulators, management professionals, in-house examiners and service providers of any domicile, Vermont provides all of the resources necessary for your captive to thrive. 
  • Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) VCET is the go-to resource to gain access to startup experts, a robust mentor and investor network, education programs, and three high-impact co-working spaces in Burlington. 
  • International Trade Division If you plan to take your business international, we can assist you with international trade related educational seminars, trade show participation, technical assistance, and one-on-one consulting services. 
  • Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) If you’re a manufacturer, VMEC will serve a variety of needs, from LEAN trainings to coaching, from hands on implementation support to systems solutions. 
  • Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program | Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Offers business planning and technical assistance to commercial-scale farm, food, and forestry enterprises to help them achieve long-term success.

Looking for Business Assistance?

Our team of business professionals can help guide you and your business to the resources you need to succeed:

Further Reading

Read more about strong Vermont business support partnerships that lead to success.

Partner: Vermont Captive Insurance

1,600 Colleges and Universities Joined Together to Manage Risk. They Built Their Company in Vermont.

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Partner: Vermont Small Business Development Center

Longtime customer becomes new café owner

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Partner: Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center

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Partner: Regional Development Corporations

Employers adapt to new COVID-19 landscape with support from RDCs

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How Vermont Helps Businesses 

Procurement, succession planning, and viability—businesses are supported in Vermont by a variety of specialized organizations and programs.