Micro Business Development Program

Our team will help you connect with the in-depth information you need from local industry experts. Topics may include:

• Accounting

• Small business taxes

• Social media marketing

• Establishing an in-home business

For a complete listing of upcoming workshops hosted by the CVOEO Micro Business Development Program and our partner organizations, visit the Micro Business Events page.

All services are free to those who meet our income eligibility qualifications (must make less than number indicated on chart for your household size to qualify for free services). Contact a business counselor directly to learn if you are eligible for our services. See the chart below for program specific requirements:

Creative Futures Grant Program Grant Deadline June 30

1. The Vermont Arts Council final round of its Creative Futures Grants closes on June 30.
2. These grants help the creative sector recover from economic losses due to the pandemic. Up to $200,000 will be available to creative sector nonprofits and for-profit entities that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. The last grant seeker workshop will be held from 4-5 p.m., May 23. A wide range of “office hours” will be available for interested applicants to meet with program officers in advance of applying.
4. The creative sector economy is defined as the collective enterprises, organizations, and individuals whose products and services are rooted in artistic and creative content. Seven segments comprise Vermont’s creative economy: culture and heritage; design; film and media; literary arts & publishing; performing arts; specialty foods; and visual arts and crafts.
5. Details on their website

CVOEO's Micro Business Development Program has joined forces with small business programs across the state! We believe economic justice benefits all Vermonters, and will be coordinating our efforts to help rural Vermonters, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, BIPOC Vermonters, and New American community members successfully launch and grow businesses. 

Watch this space for upcoming classes, workshops, and events! For questions, contact Pacifique Nsengiyumva, Business Coach for the Community Navigator Pilot Program.

For more information visit:

Community Navigator Pilot Program