Events/Workshops
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Monday, March 05, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
VtSBDC will be hosting this one-day conference at Vermont Technical College in Judd Hall.
Innovators take notice; Excellent help right here in your own backyard:
• Intellectual property rights under SBIR/STTR
• SBIR/STTR Reauthorization news
• New SBIR Commercialization requirements
• SBIR/STTR funding options for your research activities
• SBIR/STTR Proposal strategies
• Networking opportunities with business-accounting-legal-SBIR/STTR strategists.
Speaker: Jim Greenwood (keynote) and Jesse Erlich
Business Basics
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
An interactive training and information seminar where business owners looking to establish a website are prepared for the website development process. Business owners are informed of potential costs, benefits, expectations and processes involved with establishing an online presence. They are taken through the design process and given exercises on how to speed up the development process, as well as to assist them in establishing how they want their website to function and appear.
Speaker: Patrick Ripley
Location: Bent Northrup Library, Fairfield
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Brian DeClue
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Scott Holson, VTSBDC's Technology Commercialization advisor will present a workshop on Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
These workshops will highlight how to fund the development of your innovative ideas and intellectual property. SBIR/STTR money is non-dilutted equity and can lead to sole source contracts for your innovative with the government. This is a competitive program that is ready, willing and able to provide money to develop your innovation.
What do they invest in? Any idea or technology that, if successful, will be a monumental advancement over currently developed systems, products or ideas.
Speaker: Scott Holson
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Deb Eibner
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Charley Ininger
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Pat Travers
Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Charley Ininger
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Ross Hart
Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Laurel Butler
Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In this workshop the crucial performance appraisal process is broken into components, demystified and then reconstructed in order to be functional, motivating and an enjoyable dialogue - thereby taking away the fear usually associated with the performance review process and allowing it to deliver positive results.
Speaker: Deborah Eibner
Monday, February 27, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Debra Boudrieau
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Brian DeClue
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
A good company budget is essential for success. Many businesses do not keep their focus on accounting or profit or loss; they just are run by the feeling either they are profiting or losing. A good budget covering most company income and expenses is critical.
Speaker: Steve Paddock
Location: Vermont Tech Enterprise Center, Randolph
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Sarah Kearns
Location: National Bank of Middlebury, Vergennes
Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Starting your own business can be challenging...are you ready? If not, you will want to attend! Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont
Speaker: Laurel Butler