Advisory Board

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Advisory Board

The VtSBDC Advisory Board consists of small business owners and others who support small businesses throughout the state.  The function of the Advisory Board is to provide input to VtSBDC leadership regarding the trends, needs, opportunities, and challenges of small businesses. Through from the Advisory Board, VtSBDC can be sure it is delivering high quality, timely, and relevant programs & services.

Co-Chairs:

President
Vermont State University

Commissioner
Department of Economic Development

Members:

Nora Ganley-Roper, Co-Founder
Lost Lantern Whiskey

Patrick Ripley, LEDC Executive Director and Secretary
Lamoille Economic Development Corporation

Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

Katie Kittell, Publisher & Art Director
Vermont Business Magazine

Dave Rubel, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Community National Bank

One Main Street,
Randolph Center, Vermont 05061

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