Resources
BDCC and Strolling of the Heifers offer several free Resources to help contestants prepare a Business Prospectus and to help selected finalists prepare their Final Business Plan.
Vermont Small Business Development Center (BDCC location)
Provides no-cost business advising and low-cost training to all Vermont entrepreneurs starting or growing their own businesses.Contact: Debra Boudrieau, Area Business Advisor
76 Cotton Mill Hill, C-1
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802-257-7731
dboudrieau@vtsbdc.org
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) Micro Business
Provides technical assistance to low-to-moderate income Vermonters to start, maintain or expand a small business.Contact: Denise Mason, Director, Economic Development
91 Buck Drive
Westminster, VT 05158
Phone: 802-722-4575
dmason@sevca.org
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Provides assistance in all planning and zoning concerns related to Act 250.Contact: Jennifer Bryan, Permit Coordinator
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Agency of Natural Resources
103 South Main Street, Cannery Building
Waterbury, VT 05671-4911
Phone: 802-241-4228
jennifer.bryan@state.vt.us
Vermont Department of Economic Development
Provides technical and entrepreneurial assistance to Vermont-based businesses. Phone: 866 WE DO BIZVermont Manufacturers Extension Center (VMEC)
Operates in partnership with small and mid-sized manufacturers, enhancing competitive markets in Vermont.Contact: Robert Zider
P.O. Box 12
Randolph Center, VT 05061
Phone: 800-637-4634 Toll-free in VT Only
Phone: 802-728-1432
info@vmec.org
Vermont Agency of Agriculture
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT VT/NH
Offers technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.Contact: David Robinson
Business and Cooperative Programs Director
City Center, 3rd FLOOR, 89 MAIN STREET
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 828-6000
david.robinson@vt.usda.gov
Organic Trade Association
Promotes and protects organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy.
28 Vernon St,
Suite 413,
Brattleboro, VT 05301
United States
Phone: 802-275-3800
Contact Competition Coordinator Dave Altstadt
By email at bpc@brattleborodevelopment.com or Phone at 802-428-4768.
You may also leave a message with Sandy Otero at 802-257-7731 x 210