Opportunities for Growing Your Businesses

Attention Manufacturers!

The VT Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) just launched

CONNEX Vermont a program that will allow Vermont manufacturers to connect with each other, find local suppliers, discover new business opportunities, and manage their supply chains. The online platform is part of CONNEX Marketplace, a national program rolling out across the country.

Register your business by Nov 20th for a free year of access to this supply chain tool for large and small manufacturers.

Connex Vermont Info >

Veterans Small Business Symposium

for Veteran Business Owners

September 27, 2023, 12:30 - 4:00, online

Hosted by the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England

Keynote speaker Bill Militello, founder and CEO of Militello Capital and Localvest. This is an exceptional opportunity to network with your colleagues and hear from experts in all stages of business growth and development with individualized tracks to meet your business goals, resources for your VOSB & SDVOSB, updates on certification, and featured New England Business Owner Roundtable.

N.E. Veterans Symposium >

Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

North by Northeast: Navigating Your Small Business

September 30, 2023, 8:00 am 2:45 pm

@ Vermont State University - Randolph, Judd Hall

- Funding, Marketing, and Legal Workshops
- Networking with small business resources
- Lunchtime Table Talks
- Inspiring keynote speakers at the beginning and end of the day

Host by the Community Navigator Pilot Program by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration

North by Northeast Info >

Upcoming LEDC Workshops

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your Business Website

Oct 5, 2023, noon – 1:00 pm, online

Learn how to structure your website for improved search engine rankings and performance, how to use keywords effectively, and how to create a google business profile for local search results.

This can significantly impact a website’s visibility and organic traffic.

We will look at SEO best practices and equip you with actionable strategies to optimize your business website for the best search engine rankings.

Register for Oct 5 >

Small Business and Individual Retirement Planning In Your 20's to 70's

October 25, 2023, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

@GMTCC, Hyde Park, VT

Are you a business owner interested in starting an employer sponsored plan or improving a current plan? Or are you an individual investor who would like to learn effective strategies for investing in your personal retirement accounts? If so, making time for this short presentation could make a huge difference in your ability to build wealth over time. “Planning for Retirement in your 20’s to 70’s” will cover the following topics:

- Types of employer sponsored retirement plans and the characteristics of each
- Effective investment strategies for optimizing returns and reducing tax liability
- The importance of diversifying assets
- How to avoid high fees
- How to increase returns
- How to avoid investor mistakes

Join us to discuss these important topics and chart your path to the future.

Register for Oct 25 >

How to Attract Customers with Content Marketing

Nov 2, 2023, noon – 1:00 pm, online

Content Marketing can help your business drive customer engagement and sales.

We will look at creating content in different formats for each target audience, using tools to assist in delivery, schedule and plan, and repurpose content. 

You will have the knowledge and tools you need to attract and engage customers for growing your business.

Register for Nov 2 >