Client Profiles
Local 64, Montpelier, VT
This Coworking space was opened by Lars Torres in 2012 in order to fulfill a need for incubator space for folks in the Montpelier area of Vermont.
Studio 7 Beauty Lounge, Middlebury, Vermont
Studio 7 opened in January 2013 and offers spa services at affordable prices including: hair design, nails, skin care, massage, waxing & mystic tan “Relax at Studio 7 with our professional, friendly staff. Personalized facials, hair design, waxing, massage and nail services. We recharge you body, mind and spirit.”
Honestly Simple Soaps, White River Junction, VT
In the Spring of 2012 Heather Albrecht decided to see if her soap making hobby had what it would take to become a profitable business. She started with launching a Facebook page for the business, which she named Honestly Simple Soaps. She found out about local farmers markets and got the word out to friends that she was starting the business. Some sales trickled in as well as some great recommendations from friends but more solid help was needed if the business was going to become something truly well organized and viable.
Fogarty Forestry, LLC
Fogarty Forestry is a full-service natural resources consulting firm based in the Upper Valley Region of Vermont.
MusicStoreLive.com
Combining Ben Werlin’s business savvy and his brother Brandon Werlin’s experience selling drum equipment, Rickenbacker guitars and the occasional Beanie Baby on eBay, in 2010 they created MusicStoreLive.com (MSL), an online retailer that ships high-end guitars from its South Burlington warehouse to customers around the globe.
The Pond's Edge Eatery & Pub
The Pond's Edge Eatery & Pub is located in Island Pond, Vermont. It was founded in 2010 by Ruth Aldrich.
Chester Andover Family Center (CAFC)
CAFC is located in Chester VT and was founded in 1985. CAFC is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that runs a food bank, a thrift shop and provides emergency financial support to the communities of Chester and Andover.
Suzanne's Sweet Savories
Suzanne’s Sweet Savories is owned & operated by Suzanne Calhoun, a Middlebury College Student. The company makes unusual sauces in a variety of flavors such as apple, blueberry, tomato & rhubard, but adding their own signature spice blend for a unique flavor. Dips are coming soon!
The Sign Depot
The Sign Depot is a graphic design and sign production business located in Lyndonville, Vermont. Amanda Simpson purchased the business in December 2011.
"VtSBDC is a great resource for anyone thinking of starting / buying a small business. I took the “Start Your Own Small Business” class and from there took advantage of the one-on-one consultations to start my business plan, set a budget, and prepare to request a loan." ~Amanda Simpson
Awesome Graphics, Inc, Rutland, Vermont
Awesome Graphics was founded in 1994. We specialize in helping businesses with all of their printing needs. We offer traditional printing services, and specialize in large format graphics for vehicle wraps, banners & signs. We have designers & installers on staff as well, so we can help businesses from start to finish. We also carry a wide variety of trade show displays & provide the printing in house for very cost effective pricing & fast turnaround.
The Lyndon Freighthouse, Lyndonville, Vermont
The Lyndon Freighthouse in Lyndonville, VT was founded in 2000. Its primary business is a restaurant that serves only farm fresh and local organic food on its menu- much of which is grown on their own family farm. The business also features a successful and well known ice cream shop and a retail shop that offers locally made gift products and arts and crafts created by local artisans.
JPW Accounting Services, Poultney, VT
When the recession hit in 2008, Jennifer Partch Whitehurst of Poultney, Vt. was among the tens of thousands of Americans who found themselves in the unfamiliar position of needing to find a new job. With a background in accounting and many years of experience under her belt, Jennifer decided she would focus on establishing her own business, and JPW Accounting Services was born.
Waiora Valley Farm and Gallup Brook Fencing in Cambridge, VT
When Vermont Small Business Center’s Broadband Business Advisor Patrick Ripley got on the ground in the first of the e-Vermont community visits, Troy and Jessica Steel of Waiora Valley Farm and Gallup Brook Fencing in Cambridge, Vt. were among the first business owners he encountered. “Troy and Jessica are classic Vermont business owners, running multiple ventures simultaneously, while also holding outside jobs at different times of the year,” Ripley said. “They work hard, and aren’t afraid of a challenge.”
Middlebury Floral & Gifts, Middlebury, Vermont
“Working closely with Sarah at the SBDC was the additional confidence booster I needed to open my own flower shop...."
Renaissance Fine Jewelry, Brattleboro, Vermont
Despite the global recession, which has put a strain on so many small businesses, Renaissance Fine Jewelry has prospered, enjoying steady growth every year since its founding.
Garden Mats, Worcester, Vermont
Founded in 2007, Garden Mats offer a line of long-lasting, earth-friendly, UV-protected polypropylene fabric used for gardening. Garden Mats are one of the best innovations in gardening products in the US. Garden Mats were invented and are now manufactured less than 20 minutes away from the Statehouse.