Key Associations
Learn about:
- Key associations that work cooperatively with REDC
- Expanding and creating partnerships and strategic alliances
to provide free technical assistance for starting and growing
small businesses
- How we can match volunteer business-management counselors
with clients to assist Vermont's small and medium sized manufacturers.
SBDC
SBDC (Small Business
Development Center)
Housed at REDC, the Small Business Development Center provides
free technical assistance to starting and growing small businesses.
Operated through the Vermont State College System, SBDC links
businesses with higher education, state and federal programs,
as well as other businesses.
The SBDC offers in-depth counseling assistance at no cost to
ensure more successful startups of new enterprises and to strengthen
existing firms. With access to a comprehensive resource and
information library, the SBDC can provide business planning
assistance, marketing help, referrals and much more. In addition,
SBDC periodically sponsors low-cost business training seminars
on a variety of topics. For more information, contact REDC and ask about
Small Business Development.
802-773-9147 x209
www.vtsbdc.org
VMEC
VMEC - The Vermont Manufacturing
Extension Center
VMEC is a not-for-profit Center created to provide assistance
to Vermont's small and medium size manufacturers (under 500
employees). VMEC's goal is to help your company improve its
bottom line. VMEC provides one on one support and services.
They help manufacturers solve problems, increase productivity,
modernize processes and improve competitiveness. For assistance
with your production concerns, please contact Brenda Kelly at
VMEC
(802)773-9147 x 208
www.vmec.org
