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 our local Small Business Development specialist at REDC.

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) 259-3712

www.vmec.org

RRWIB

RRWIB - Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board

Volunteers linking many Rutland County business and education communities to bridge the gap between the workforce of today and the one we need for tomorrow.                                                                                                           Partners working to strengthen our economy by fotering relationships among employers, educators, and service providers to enable people to get the skills they need to find productive and rewarding work.

Contact: Nancy Burzon                                                                                                                                  Executive Director                                                                                                                                                802-293-2044                                                                                                                             njburzon@vermontel.net