Starting a business can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. There are a number of local resources in Vermont dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs start and succeed in business. We researched and vetted entrepreneurial resources available in your area and compiled our recommended list. Continue reading to discover the right one for you.
Resources in Your Area
CWE Vermont – Women Business Center
Who it's right for:
Women business owners and entrepreneurs looking to maximize their abilities and hone their skills are perfect participants for CWE programs.
Evolve Rutland
Who it's right for:
Women currently in, or training for, business and leadership positions, who are looking for more involvement and engagement from their community and the business world.
Greater Burlington Women's Forum
Who it's right for:
Women professionals in and around the Burlington area are encouraged to become a part of the forums being offered.
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Vermont Womenpreneurs
Who it's right for:
Women entrepreneurs looking to connect and share ideas and services are the target audience for Womenpreneurs.
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Vermont Commission on Women (VCW)
Who it's right for:
Women entrepreneurs in Vermont are wise to explore the resources available through VCW.
The Women’s Agricultural Network
Who it's right for:
Women farmers and entrepreneurs focused on agriculture and farming are the target audience for WAgN.
Women Business Owners Network Vermont
Who it's right for:
Women business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Vermont are encouraged to get involved through membership or attending a semi-annual conference.
Mercy Connections
Who it's right for:
All girls and women are able to connect and interact, either as participants to programs, or as volunteers or presenters.
Community Capital of Vermont
Who it's right for:
Small businesses, either as start-ups, or as established businesses can turn to Community Capital for advice and loan services.
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Who it's right for:
The center’s target audience are business owners and operators searching for services and programs to help their small business ideas come to fruition.
WomensNet - Vermont
Who it's right for:
Women business owners and entrepreneurs are ideal for the Amber Grant program.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Vermont District Office
Who it's right for:
Small businesses throughout Vermont are able to access the SBA’s website for more information.
eWomenNetwork - Greater Burlington
Who it's right for:
Strong, dynamic women looking to connect with other kindred spirits will find the support they’ve been seeking through eWomenNetwork.
Vermont SCORE
Who it's right for:
Business professionals searching for greater insight and a tailored approach to further education.