The Vermont Business Kit is a growing open-source collection of tools, resources, and community connections to support businesses across the Green Mountain State. Whether you're starting a new venture, scaling an existing business, or supporting your local economy, this kit is designed to help you find what you need.
- Step-by-step guides for starting a business in Vermont
- Information on licensing, permitting, and registration
- Access to funding opportunities and small business loans
- Legal and tax information tailored to Vermont
- Links to local chambers of commerce
- Regional Development Corporations (RDCs) and SBDC contacts
- Mentor networks and startup incubators
- Events and networking opportunities for Vermont entrepreneurs
- Case studies from real Vermont businesses
- Open forums for discussion and support
Explore the pages directory for topic-specific content, or check out the issues tab to see what others are asking and building. This kit is designed to be community-driven, so feel free to contribute.
We welcome contributions from business owners, educators, economic development professionals, and community members. You can help by:
- Sharing a useful resource
- Writing a short how-to guide
- Adding links to local programs
- Suggesting improvements to the site
See our CONTRIBUTING.md for details.
Small businesses are the heart of Vermont’s economy — but navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming. This kit aims to simplify the process by putting everything in one place, organized and easy to understand.