Doing Business In Vermont

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How to Start a Business in Vermont

Vermont is a special place to start or expand a business and is the home of many high technology companies like IBM and specialty food businesses like Ben and Jerry's Homemade. In addition to these nationally known companies, Vermont is the home of many thriving, innovative small businesses. Over 95 percent of businesses in Vermont employ fewer than 50 employees. Vermont also offers a unique quality of life for employers and employees because it is one of the safest and cleanest states in the country.

If you are interested in starting or expanding a business in the Green Mountain State, you may find the information on these pages to be helpful.

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Leahy Secures $750,000 For Technology Incubator
July 28, 2008

July 28: Leahy Secures $750,000 For Technology Incubator - [On Monday, July 28, 2008, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced a new $750,000 Small Business Administration grant for the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET). These funds have been used to identify and develop innovative technologies into Vermont businesses. Leahy is pictured after receiving the 2008 Luther F. Hackett Award, presented by The Vermont Technology Council.]