
Share your brilliance with Vermont sole proprietors, solopreneurs, and small businesses!
The Community Navigator Pilot Program is hosting a full day of workshops, networking, and table talks on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Vermont State University, Randolph Center (formerly Vermont Tech). We seek people to present workshops, moderate and participate in panels, and host table talks on topics that will help a (very) small business and sole proprietor start and/or grow and thrive.
Who will attend
We expect the audience will be at different stages of business from ‘having a good idea’, to freelancers, to those looking to hire their first employees. We are focused on inviting Vermonters who have not been historically connected to business resources across the state, especially BIPOC, womxn, veterans, and those living in the most rural communities.
What the day looks like
8 am: Registration opens
8-10: Registration, networking, welcome & opening speakers
10 am: Learning Session 1: 45 minutes
11 am: Learning Session 2: 45 minutes – repeat of session 1
12-1:30 pm: Lunch & Table Talks
1:45 pm: Learning Session 3: 45 minutes
2:45 pm: Closing
3:15 pm: End
What we are looking for
Workshops: Share your expertise in a presentation format with a topic that will connect with your audience, leaving them with an inspiring idea or an actionable step.
Panels: Gather two or three of your captivating colleagues to engage in a lively conversation, encouraging Q&A from the audience.
Table talks: Introduce a topic or idea for casual lunchtime learning with guests at your table that inspires networking and conversation.
How you can participate
A few things
Deadlines & Notifications
Preference will be given to presentations addressing current concerns of Vermont’s business owners such as financial technology, access to capital, marketing and awareness building, sales and networking, combatting burnout and isolation, hiring, insurance, and legal issues.
Questions? Please contact Sara at smunro@vtsbdc.org.
CNPP is funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Learn more about CNPP on our website.