Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center is a non-profit partnership of government, education and business, organized to help small business succeed. The Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce offices are an SBDC. Business specialist, Pat Travers is available for one-on-one appointments, and counseling is strictly confidential. Workshops and training are available, as well as special seminars in response to changes in the business world. To make an appointment call Pat at (802) 782-3354. Start Your Own Business Workshops led by Laurel Butler will be held at the Chamber on Wednesday, September 21st, October 12th, and December 7th at 6 p.m. To register visit www.vtsbdc.org. Cost is $45. Listening to Your Business, a free Workshop, will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Swanton Workforce Development Training Center, 10 Precision Lane, Swanton. To register call (802) 658-9228. This workshop is sponsored by the TD Charitable Foundation..
For an appointment with Pat Travers, SBDC counselor for Grand Isle Counties, call (802) 372-8400. For a free fiscal assessment, mention: Check-up!