Association for Enterprise Opportunity AEO is a national membership organization and voice of microenterprise development in the United States. For nearly two decades, AEO and its hundreds of member organizations have helped more than two million entrepreneurs support themselves and their families and contribute to their communities through business ownership.
Barre Area Development, Inc.
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation Promotes economic activity in central Vermont
Congressman Peter Welch
FIELD at the Aspen Institute FIELD plays a pre-eminent role in researching and documenting the microenterprise industry to provide knowledge that transforms the field.
Micro Business Ddevelopment Program
MicroMentor Matches small business owners with free technical assistance.
Opportunity Finance Network Opportunity Finance Network® (OFN) is the national network of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)—private financial institutions that are 100% dedicated to delivering responsible, affordable lending to help low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities join the economic mainstream.
SCORE Retired executives are available to help with business planning.
Senator Bernie Sanders
Senator Patrick Leahy
Small Business Administration SBA offers information on small business loans, grants, bonds and other financial assistance. Find out which method of financing is right for you!
US Treasury-CDFI Program The CDFI Fund's mission is to expand the capacity of financial institutions to provide credit, capital, and financial services to underserved populations and communities in the United States
Vermont Community Foundation The Community Foundation was established in 1986 with a mission to grow philanthropy in the state and ensure that donors and nonprofits have the resources they need to be effective. We work with individuals, families, and wealth advisors to make charitable giving more enjoyable. We also offer services that help strengthen nonprofits.
Vermont Economic Development Authority Business Loans
Vermont Small Business Development Center Business consulting and training providers.
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Vermont Venture Network A forum created to enhance the interaction and exchange of ideas among Vermont’s entrepreneurs, the Vermont Venture Network has been at the heart of the Vermont entrepreneurial community for more than 20 years.
Vermont Women's Business Center Resource and information center as well as planning assistance, located on the second floor at the historical, "Firehouse at Barre" building.
Vermont Works for Women Vermont Works for Women helps women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue and excel in work that leads to economic independence.
VT Secretary of State Register your business and find business resources
