Easily discover all CVOEO events, workshops, and learning opportunities via the calendar below.
Brought to you by Morgan Stanley, this event benefiting CVOEO's Feeding Champlain Valley will begin at UVM's Patrick Gym. Participants will be joined by the UVM Pep Band, Dance Team, and student-athletes as they lead a 10- to 15-minute parade to Virtue Field.
Taking the leap to hire your first employee as a business owner is both thrilling and daunting. From onboarding, handling taxes, and addressing unemployment claims, business owners navigating the complexities of employment laws find challenges.
Instagram can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In this beginner-friendly webinar, you'll learn how to create a professional Instagram presence, figure out what to post, and use the platform to build real relationships with potential customers. We'll walk through profiles, posts, Stories, Reels, hashtags, and captions, plus simple strategies to help you show up consistently without spending hours each day. Every attendee will walk away with a free Instagram cheat sheet to help them put what they've learned into action right away.
Join us for a Community Open House and press event celebrating the recently renovated Foundations Family Shelter and its first year serving families at this location.
AI is becoming more and more involved in business. This class will go over new AI tools, what they are used for, and how they can be utilized.
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence! This class will discuss the fundamentals of what AI is, how it works, and how it has impacted everyday life.
In this class, you will learn about what internet privacy is, how you are being tracked, two-factor authentication, and how to manage your privacy online.
Stay informed about AI-Related scams! This class will cover how AI is making scams more convincing using deepfake technology, image generation, and how we can protect ourselves in the digital world.
Learn how to set up a monthly budget using Google Sheets. This class will cover important skills including creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions, and data validation.
Feeding Champlain Valley invites you to our annual fundraiser, The World is Not Enough: Holidays Without Hunger Gala! The black-tie, James Bond-themed evening will be held at the Burlington Country Club. Your generosity helps us provide food and nourishment for our neighbors in our community.
Are you ready to build a solid financial foundation but not sure where to start? This free workshop is designed for beginners who want to gain confidence in managing their personal finances.
Community Preview & Conversation for Public Art at the Sheldon Distribution Center
Join your neighbors for the 2nd Annual South Champlain Street Block Party with food, music, games, info tables, and more. Everyone welcome!
All are invited to Champlain Valley Head Start's Open House and Resource Fair in St. Albans! Visit our St. Albans Early Learning Center, located at 39 Barlow St., for information about how to enroll your family in our comprehensive services.
Meet experts in the field who can answer your questions on personal loans.
CVOEO's annual Garden Day is organized by Chittenden Community Action. Staff and volunteers distribute free seeds and seedlings donated by local organizations in Burlington.
Join us for a dynamic half-day housing justice and civic engagement summit in recognition of Fair Housing Month in partnership with National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Our Homes Our Votes Campaign. This free gathering is for all renters, resident leaders, housing advocates, and community partners and includes a dynamic panel discussion, hands-on action labs, and voter registration.
This free event is for Addison County landlords to discuss and learn about: Fair housing, business plans, Federal and State programs to assist and support landlords, anticipating maintenance costs, and communication with tenants. Hearty Snacks provided by Addison County’s Viva el Sabor.
CVOEO’s Fair Housing Project and the Springfield Town Library are hosting a Tenant and Fair Housing Know-Your-Rights live workshop via Zoom! This workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals of tenant rights & responsibilities, as well as fair housing protections and it is designed for tenants, landlords, and all community members in-between.
On Thursday, April 16, the South Burlington Public Library will host a community discussion of Brave New Home, Diana Lind’s widely praised examination of how America’s reliance on single?family housing has shaped our economy, our communities, and our daily lives.
Join the Burlington Lead Program, Burlington Dept. of Permitting and Inspections, Burlington Electric Department, CVOEO Fair Housing Program, Vermont Gas Systems and Champlain Valley Weatherization for an engaging evening at Burlington Beer Co.
CVOEO’s Fair Housing Project and the South Burlington Housing Committee are hosting a Tenant and Fair Housing Know-Your-Rights live, hybrid workshop at the South Burlington Public Library and via Zoom!
Celebrate Fair Housing Month with a fun evening of storytelling and connections emceed by Ferene Paris of All Heart Inspirations with hearty snacks and drinks. Free - everyone welcome!
Registering one's creative or innovative work, and knowing when to ask for permission to use someone else’s work, can help a business build its assets and secure its rights. In this webinar, a panel of experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will demystify intellectual property, and identify tools you can use for your small business.
Dreaming of owning a home but worried it’s out of reach? Join us for a friendly, informative session that will walk you through the entire home buying process - from finding the right property to closing the deal. We’ll break down the process, discuss local programs that can help, and give you the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Step away from the daily hustle and into a space designed for clarity. Business Through the Looking Glass brings womxn+ entrepreneurs together for a half-day of structured problem-solving using design thinking tools and peer collaboration.
Join us for a Community Gathering and Press Event to celebrate our new Bridges recovery shelter in Burlington!
Interested in vending in Summer 2026 but unsure which market may be the best fit? Join us January 29th at 12pm for an online info session highlighting the market vending opportunities in and around Burlington. Hear from the City of Burlington, CVOEO- Micro Business, Mercy Connections, Burlington Farmers Market, and Winooski Farmers Market and learn which market may be the best fit for you and your business.
Join us to meet local banks that can help your business and learn about business resources. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and meet other business owners. We'll provide lunch and have a relaxed conversation.
A team of experts from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School will discuss separating personal and business matters using tools like business entities, contracts, and insurance.
This fully online, self-paced Fair Housing training will help you to understand your rights and responsibilities under Fair Housing law. Topics include why Fair Housing is important, who is protected under the law, disability protections, and how to file a complaint. Many examples and scenarios are used to guide you through problem solving situations that might occur. *Click on the "Fair Housing Training for the General Public" text above to begin the workshop.*
Join us for an informative session on the homebuying process, where Casey will guide you through the essential steps to becoming a homeowner. NSB’s Mortgage Banking Officer will cover key topics such as how to choose a lender, preparing for a meeting, and the process from start to finish, ensuring you are well-equipped to make informed decisions on your journey to homeownership.
Feeding Champlain Valley and the Community Resource Center are holding their annual Thanksgiving community meal on Wednesday, November 26th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
This free course will cover a wide range of topics related to how businesses obtain credit.
Grab a frozen turkey and trot it down the UVM campus. Each turkey will be donated to Feeding Champlain Valley upon completion of your trot.
Thinking about starting or growing your food-based business in Vermont? Join the Vermont Small Business Law Center for a free webinar covering the essential legal considerations for food entrepreneurs to stay compliant and protect their business as it grows.
Wheels for Warmth is an annual event that helps to provide emergency heating assistance for vulnerable Vermonters through the Warmth Support Program. All funds collected are redistributed to those in need, and will help to keep our community warm all season long.
Wheels for Warmth is an annual event that helps to provide emergency heating assistance for vulnerable Vermonters through the Warmth Support Program. All funds collected are redistributed to those in need, and will help to keep our community warm all season long.
This workshop is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of business entities. When should a business create an LLC? What’s the difference between an LLC and a corporation? What does it mean to be a “sole proprietorship”? What about a “partnership”?
This session takes place at 255 S Champlain St., Burlington, VT 05401 Having a good business plan is essential to creating and running a business. It provides you, the owner, with a roadmap for success, and a business plan is always required when applying for a grant or bank financing. Join us for an in-person, interactive workshop with our business counselor, John Gergely, who will guide you through a process for writing your business plan, help you understand the components of a business plan, and identify ways to improve upon your existing business plans, if you already have one. Email us your business plan (growingmoney@cvoeo.org) ahead of the class for an opportunity to have it reviewed in real time!
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Community Open House and press event to explore our new CVOEO spaces in Addison County! We will begin with conversation and refreshments at Addison Community Action. Dessert will be served afterward at the Addison Food Hub, a two-minute drive away.
Feeding Champlain Valley invites you to our annual fundraiser, the License to Give: Holidays Without Hunger Gala! The black-tie, James Bond-themed evening will be held at the Burlington Country Club. Your generosity helps us provide food and nourishment for our neighbors in our community.
Get ready for Do Good Fest, an annual celebration of music and community! Join us on July 12, 2025, at the National Life Group lawn in Montpelier, VT. Gates open at 1:30 PM for a day of live music, featuring headliner The Fray.
Join us for the Calcutta Charity Event on Saturday, August 16th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Irons & Ale inside Champlain Country Club. This event offers an evening of community and support for a vital cause. Your $50 ticket includes a full dinner, entry into the exciting Calcutta Ball, access to a cash bar, and live music with DJ Kwame. It's an opportunity to enjoy a night out while making a difference.
This fully online, self-paced version of Setting Money Goals provides the tools and information you need to take steps toward your financial empowerment.
Location: 255 S Champlain St, Burlington, VT, 05401 (CVOEO Headquarters) Are you interested in learning more about saving and investing for the future? Then this is the class for you! Join this free session and receive knowledge, books, and light refreshments!
Voices Against Violence invites you to our All About Kids Open House Monday, June 23rd from 2:00pm-5:00pm! All About Kids is a holistic space for children and families to safely re-build their relationship and heal from harm they have experienced.
Join Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) and Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) on Thursday, May 22, at 11:00AM to celebrate the renovation and dedication of Champlain Place Emergency Shelter.
Exhibit closing reception with readings from Young Writers Project authors, hands-on letterpress activities with A Revolutionary Press, refreshments, and more! All are welcome to this free event. RSVP to be entered to win a limited-edition print!
Improperly separating your business and personal life can put your personal property at risk and leave you vulnerable to legal and tax risks. A team of experts from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School will discuss separating personal and business matters using tools like business entities, contracts, and insurance. We will also discuss the benefits and risks of going into business with, or taking money from, family and friends. Whether you're a solopreneur or looking to grow, this webinar will help you protect yourself along the way.
This series of three workshops will be held at CVOEO, 5 Lemnah Drive, Suite 5 - St. Albans, VT 05478 - and walk-ins are welcome! Tenant Skills includes the fundamentals of tenant rights & responsibilities, as well as fair housing and disability law. Finding Housing focuses on strategies for overcoming barriers to finding housing (such as a past eviction, no landlord references or a criminal record) and skills for conducting an organized housing search, including where to look. Sustaining the Rent focuses on strategies to financially prepare for renting, including understanding how credit affects the ability to pay rent and skills needed to track spending, build a budget, and find resources to help meet housing and basic needs.
As a family-friendly event and critical fundraiser for local emergency service and food providers, In Their Shoes aims to educate the community about homelessness in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties by offering an opportunity to learn about the daily challenges that our unhoused neighbors encounter.
Social media doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In this beginner-friendly webinar, we’ll break down the basics of using platforms like Facebook and Instagram to connect with your customers and grow your business. You’ll learn what to post, how to engage your audience, and simple tips to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. Perfect for small business owners who want to build their brand online with limited time and resources.
Email marketing is one of the most powerful ways to stay connected with your customers and drive sales, but many small business owners don’t know where to start. In this webinar, we’ll cover the basics of setting up an email list, creating emails that people want to open, and how to turn subscribers into loyal customers. This session is designed to be simple and actionable, even if you’re not tech-savvy.
LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers – it’s a powerful tool for self-employed professionals to build credibility and attract clients. In this beginner webinar, you’ll learn how to create a strong LinkedIn profile, make meaningful connections, and use LinkedIn to showcase your expertise. This session is perfect for small business owners, freelancers, and anyone looking to build their professional brand online.
An event in celebration of Black History Month. Conversations on accessing capital with traditional and non-traditional lenders from Burlington Revolving Loan Fund, Opportunities Credit Union, and the Vermont Community Loan Fund. Bring you questions and come ready to share your experiences. Lunch will be provided! In-Person at Winooski High School.
The Green Mountain Mahler Festival returns with its annual performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, 3PM on New Year’s Day at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester. The concert will benefit CVOEO.
Sustaining the Rent focuses on strategies to financially prepare for renting, including determining what "affordable" rent would be and comparing costs of apartments, and understanding how credit affects the ability to pay rent, as well as developing the knowledge and skills needed to track spending, build a budget, and find resources to help meet housing and basic needs.
Understand the critical differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, and learn which taxes apply to each. This course will help you streamline your payroll process and avoid costly mistakes from compliance to payroll tax management.
Finding the right bookkeeper can make or break your business's financial health. In this class, learn what qualities to look for, key questions to ask during interviews, and how to spot potential red flags. Empower your hiring decisions and ensure your business's finances are in expert hands!
Learn the essential building blocks of bookkeeping to keep your business financially sound. This class covers critical bookkeeping terms, different types of crucial reports to understand business financial standing and basic bookkeeping practices. This class is perfect for business owners looking to gain a foundation in their small business bookkeeping.
Creating a Financial Future (1 session): Learn about investing for long term goals. Short term v. long term savings, planning ahead for emergencies, vacations, and retirement.
In honor of the fifty-year "Diamond Anniversary" of Feeding Champlain Valley, join us for "Diamonds are Forever," a black-tie James Bond themed Gala at Burlington Country Club on October 12th from 7pm-11pm.
At Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch’s Taking the Next Step: Speaking with Confidence for Women Entrepreneur, participants will learn about cultural perceptions of women, leadership and communication, speaking and voice mechanics, and self-confidence when communicating. You will walk away empowered to take the next step in communication for your business by reframing your mindset to speak confidently in public.
Can you imagine an America where housing, health care, a college education, dignified work, family care, an inheritance, and an income floor are not only attainable by all but guaranteed, by our government, for everyone? CVOEO is proud to co-host, "The Economy We Deserve," an important conversation on reshaping our economic future!
On Friday, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00PM, join Financial Futures at CVOEO and the Center for Women & Enterprise Vermont for The Dot Hop, an interactive dot painting event where you can express your creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
On Saturday, September 7, with the Pennant Passport Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the Center for Women and Enterprise on Pine Street between 10:30 and 11:30AM to pick up your pennant flag and map.
Are you curious about business structures that aren't your typical corporations or LLCs? Join us for a presentation on alternative business entities that offer unique legal, tax, and operational advantages. We'll explore options like sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and nonprofit organizations and similar forms—each with its own set of rules, benefits, and challenges. Learn how these entities can simplify (or complicate!) operations and reduce liability, while staying true to your business's mission and ethical goals. Whether you're starting a new venture or considering a change, this session will equip you with the knowledge to choose the best structure that matches your values and business needs.
The 14th Annual Shelburne Vineyard Harvest Festival collects non-perishable food and cash donations for Feeding Champlain Valley. The vineyard will have an array of local producers under their heated patio tent and in the Tasting Room who will be sampling their wares and selling them to support Feeding Champlain Valley’s local hunger relief efforts.
Grab a frozen turkey and trot it down the UVM campus. Each turkey will be donated to Feeding Champlain Valley upon completion of your trot.
Wheels for Warmth is an annual event that helps to provide emergency heating assistance for vulnerable Vermonters through the Warmth Support Program. All funds collected are redistributed to those in need, and will help to keep our community warm all season long.
Karibu, which means "welcome" in Swahili, is CVOEO's annual community-centered cultural event celebrating the growing diversity of the Burlington area through fashion and performance.
Come join us for an informative session on preventing fraud with a financial counselor from Opportunities Credit Union who has worked with many victims of scams. We will be focusing on how to avoid employment, rental, and credit repair scams. These types of scams are more popular than ever and can be hard to spot. We will cover what red flags to look for, how to verify the validity of a company, and what to do if you have been the victim of fraud. Don't miss out—protect yourself and your money in today's digital world!
Join us for 15 minutes or for the whole 2 hours! A panel of faculty and students from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will be hosting virtual drop-in office hours, where we invite you to stop by and ask any questions you might have about the law and your business. As a reminder, the VLGS team are unable to give legal advice; however, they may provide information and resources to help address your specific legal questions.
Do you know the common scans fraudsters are using to target people like you? In an informative workshop, an M&T Bank professional will help you: • Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud • Identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud • Learn how to protect your data using safe habits
Voices Against Violence invites you to join us for a free, family play session with Ellen Drollete from The Life is Good Playmakers Project at the Northwest Farmers Market in Taylor Park on June 15th, 2024, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
The Vermont Foodbank and Feeding Champlain Valley are excited to announce their 45th graduation ceremony for the Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) program in Burlington.
The annual Tim's House Classic serves as a critical fundraiser to support our community members experiencing homelessness in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
The annual Tim's House Classic serves as a critical fundraiser to support our community members experiencing homelessness in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
CVOEO is excited to join the City of Burlington for Juneteenth BTV. Organized by the City’s Racial Equity Inclusion & Belonging (REIB) Office, the Juneteenth celebration includes live music, community conversations, visual art, food & beverages, gospel brunch, roller skating, community resources, and more.
Are you thinking about selling your business, passing it to your kids, or taking a community-centered approach to ownership? Join us for a webinar where experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School will explain the legal steps involved in closing, merging, or changing your business. We'll discuss legal tools for estate planning, including how to set up a business from the start for a future transition, and what it looks like to go cooperative.
CVOEO's annual Garden Day is organized by Chittenden Community Action. Staff and volunteers distribute free seeds and seedlings donated by local organizations in Burlington.
Information and resources for landlords and property managers.
Information and resources for landlords and property managers.
Information and resources for landlords and property managers.
CVOEO's annual Garden Day is organized by Chittenden Community Action. Staff and volunteers distribute free seeds and seedlings donated by local organizations in Burlington.
As a family-friendly event and critical fundraiser for local emergency service and food providers, In Their Shoes aims to educate the community about homelessness in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties by offering an opportunity to learn about the daily challenges that our unhoused neighbors encounter.
Do you know about the new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting (BOIR) requirement? As of January 1, the federal government now requires small, for-profit businesses registered with the VT Secretary of State to file information about who owns and who controls their business. In this one-hour webinar, a team of faculty and students from VLGS' Vermont Small Business Law Center will answer questions about this new requirement, and explain how to report accurately and on time so you avoid penalties. This class is appropriate for startup and existing businesses.
What is the best way to register a business with the VT Secretary of State? Should I become a sole proprietor or create an entity such as an LLC or something else? The answer is unique for every business. In this webinar, Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Nicole Killoran, of Vermont Small Business Law Center, and a panel of experts will explore the different reasons businesses might pick a particular kind of legal form or entity, and how that choice impacts the business’s legal structure and protections. This class is intended for folks looking to start a business or those already in business with similar questions.
VT Works for Women, Mercy Connections, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Center for Women & Enterprise are hosting Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM online via Zoom. Learn how to craft an elevator pitch that centers your passion and your purpose. We welcome all people who identify as women regardless of assignment at birth, or gender-expansive folks who are comfortable in a woman-centered space.
Champlain College, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, HireAbility, Mercy Connections, Vermont Adult Learning, and VT Works for Women are hosting our first annual Career Empowerment Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Vermont Adult Learning (77 College St) in Burlington.
Please join the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) for the next Chittenden County Regional Housing Convening on Thursday, April 18th at 5:30pm at Hula (50 Lakeside Ave., Burlington)!
Emily Heymann, Senior Planner of Williston, will be sharing tools for effective community engagement in municipal decisions, and strategies for addressing citizen concerns. This workshop is open to everyone and will be recorded. Register in advance.
Monthly drop-in conversations for Housing Committee members to share resources, successes, and challenges. This month's conversation will focus on WORKSHOPS & RESOURCES housing committees would like to see in the new year.
I'm sure you've heard of AI and ChatGPT, but do you know how to use it to create website content, social media posts, and email blasts that are trained to sound just like your brand? Invest 90 minutes with industry expert Mike Lannen of Eternity Marketing to guide you through artificial intelligence and how it can help your business. This event is in-person at the DoubleTree in Burlington, Vermont, but may be joined via Zoom.
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity/Financial Futures Program, Vermont’s Small Business Administration, and The Vermont Professionals of Color Network invite you to Lunch with Lenders: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses on Saturday, February 3rd from 10am – 1pm at the O’Brien Center in Winooski. This business-oriented celebration of Black History Month brings together community members and lenders (both traditional and non-traditional) for conversations on accessing Capital. Bring your questions and come ready to share your experience! Lunch will be provided.
Come learn about the elements of taxes and how to report them as a business owner. Some of the topics to be covered: Organizational structure and effect on taxes Types of taxes Self-employment Tax Sales Tax Income Taxes (Federal and Vermont) Do I need an EIN? What’s a Schedule C? Do I need an Accountant? John is not a CPA and cannot offer specific tax advice, but he has over 35 years of business experience and will help you understand tax basics.
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Are you a one-person show or a small business owner taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, or taking the next step to grow your business? In this webinar, we will break down the financial risks you might face and how to handle them. Professor Nicole Killoran from Vermont Law and Graduate School, along with a panel of students, will guide you through the essential knowledge you need when it comes to loans, business partnerships, liability risks, insurance, and handling debt. Please join us as we help you discover how to spot and get ready for potential financial pitfalls in your microbusiness, and gain insights into what happens when you take on debt and how debt collections work.
VT Works for Women, Mercy Connections, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Center for Women & Enterprise are hosting Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the O’Brien Community Center in Winooski.
In this class, you will get an overview of scams, learn tips for safety, be able to identify secure sites, and learn how to create unique and complex passwords. This class is in partnership with Technology4Tomorrow, and is the third in a series of four.
In this class, you will learn simple and effective security measures that you can take to protect your personal and financial information so that you can enjoy online shopping with peace of mind. This class is in partnership with Technology4Tomorrow, and is the fourth in a series of four.
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What’s In a Good Contract, and Why Do They Go Wrong? How can businesses make contracts useful tools? Why do contracts go wrong, and what happens when they do? Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Nicole Killoran and a panel of experts will explain in this webinar contract basics, when and why to put things in writing, setting customer expectations, and how contracts can protect your business. They will also explain the other side of contracts—what mistakes lead to lawsuits, what happens when someone breaks a contract, and how to navigate disputes.
Learn how to spot and avoid scams and financial fraud so you may protect yourself and your family. Knowledge is power! It is important to safeguard your personal and financial information to minimize the risk of financial exploitation and identity theft. If you are educated about the latest frauds and scams, you will be well prepared with tools to recognize potential red flags.
This class is in-person at the South Burlington Public Library (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403) Join CVOEO's Micro Business Development Program for an evening of conversation on what goes into starting a business. Our Business Coach will help you identify the characteristics of successful small business owners, assess your own experience with small businesses, and examine your own personal strengths and resources. If starting a business has been on your mind, this is the session for you!
We are excited to announce that registration is open for North by Northeast: Navigating Your Small Business taking place on September 30, 2023 at Vermont State University’s Randolph Center. As co-hosts, we have joined together with our Community Navigator Pilot Program’s (CNPP) partners to support the growth of small businesses in Vermont, and to ensure that every small business owner knows about and has access to the services and support available to help you succeed. Whether you are a small business owner, a solo-preneur, someone thinking about starting a business, a resource provider, or a community partner, we hope you will join us!
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Commercial leases can be confusing to navigate and hard to write, and yet it is important for both a commercial landlord and a tenant to have one in order to have a productive working relationship. In this webinar, Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Nicole Killoran, and a panel of students, will break down some common parts of commercial leases, look at how different language in a lease might play out in a landlord-tenant relationship, and explore how to effectively negotiate a commercial lease.
Have you ever wondered how to protect your art, your website, your designs, or your brand? Have you come up with a new innovation, but don’t know how to protect it? Registering one's creative or innovative work, and knowing when to ask for permission to use someone else’s work, can help a business build its assets and secure its rights. In this webinar, a panel of experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will demystify intellectual property, and identify tools you can use for your small business.
This class is in-person at the South Burlington Public Library (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403) The Setting Money Goals workshop helps you start solving specific financial challenges and reaching your goals. Each person’s needs are unique and often complex. This class covers key topics and the tools to set money goals and address your financial situation.
In this class, you will get an overview of scams as well as examples, tips for safety, learn how to identify secure sites, and how to create unique and complex passwords. This class is in partnership with Technology4Tomorrow, and is the first in a series of four.
In this class, you will learn about connections, controls, social media, web search, consent, access, and concerns. This class is in partnership with Technology4Tomorrow, and is the second in a series of four.
This session will take place in-person at the Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury (?75 Main St, Middlebury, VT 05753) Join CVOEO’s Vermont Tenants and Financial Futures programs for a workshop on renters rights and responsibilities and strategies to financially prepare for renting and help meet housing and basic needs. This session includes an overview of topics such as leases, security deposits, repairs, health code violations, terminations, evictions, fair housing and disability law, and how to determine affordability, track spending, build a budget, and find resources to help meet housing and basic needs. There will be plenty of time for questions and resources to bring home.
This class is in-person at the South Burlington Public Library (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403) Financials 101 covers the personal finance basics of budgeting and the responsible use of credit. Explore how to set up a budget that can bring your personal money management goals into focus. You will learn how to use credit responsibly to improve your overall financial situation, and important factors to keep in mind when seeking a loan from a bank or credit union.
Join us for a presentation by Travis Spencer of Kinney Insurance Agency. Travis will share his knowledge and take your questions on what coverage a small business should have, how to go about shopping for the coverages you need, and how much you should expect to pay. Topics will include: General Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance, Property Casualty Insurance, and more!
Sustaining the Rent focuses on strategies to financially prepare for renting, including determining what "affordable" rent would be and comparing costs of apartments, and understanding how credit affects the ability to pay rent, as well as developing the knowledge and skills needed to track spending, building a budget, and finding resources to help meet housing and basic needs.
CVOEO’s GreenSavingSmart program is excited to announce the start of our new Podcast Club! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss environmental and financial topics of the day and to connect with like-minded peers! Please listen to Session One's 30-minute episode prior to attending and RSVP. Session One: How We Survive: Electrify Everything Date and Time: June 21st, Noon – 1pm Location: Head Start Conference Room at 255 S. Champlain Street, Burlington, VT Bring your own lunch!
In this class you will learn about the following topics: file management, the Cloud, calendars (outlook and Google), and best practices. An interpreter will be present to assist. This class is scheduled to take 2 hours (6-8pm), and is brought to you in partnership between Financial Futures and Technology4Tomorrow.
In this class you will learn about the following topics: file management, the Cloud, calendars (outlook and Google), and best practices. This class is scheduled to take 1 hour (6-7pm), and is brought to you in partnership between Financial Futures and Technology4Tomorrow.
In this class you will learn about the following topics: Overview and examples of scams, tips for safety, secure sites, creating unique and complex passwords, and tips and tricks. An interpreter will be present to assist. This class is scheduled to take 2 hours (6-8pm), and is brought to you in partnership between Financial Futures and Technology4Tomorrow.
In this class you will learn about the following topics: Overview and examples of scams, tips for safety, secure sites, creating unique and complex passwords, and tips and tricks. This class is scheduled to take 1 hour (6-7pm), and is brought to you in partnership between Financial Futures and Technology4Tomorrow.
Meet our panelists from the Vermont Community Loan Fund, Community Capital of Vermont, and the City of Burlington’s Business and Workforce Development (BWD) department to learn how they can support your business. Whether you are in the planning stage or are already running your business, our panelists are ready to answer your questions. We will discuss the programs and benefits offered by each organization (including BWD's new Burlington Revolving Loan Fund), the application process and requirements, continued support for your business through growth and unexpected challenges, and much more!
Join Emily McDonnell, Small Business Advocate, to learn about the Vermont Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Participants will come away with important information on CAP’s free letter mediation service, scams impacting businesses, new regulations for contractors, and answers to common business questions. This class is appropriate for new and existing businesses.
Join CVOEO's Micro Business Development Program for an evening of conversation on what goes into starting a business. Our Business Coach will help you identify the characteristics of successful small business owners, assess your own experience with small businesses, and examine your own personal strengths and resources. If starting a business has been on your mind, this is the session for you! This class workshop is a partnership between the SBA, CVOEO, and HUD.
Branding is the first step of creating the marketing for any business, and within your branding efforts, you need to know and understand your brand’s story. In this two-part webinar series, Jodi Lawaich, Chief Marketing Officer of Rural Solutions dives into the four key aspects of your brand story so that you find and understand the brand story of your business.
In celebration of Black History Month, we invite small business owners and those in the start-up phase to come together for a conversation on accessing capital for your business. Network with traditional and non-traditional lenders from Community Capital of Vermont, Opportunities Credit Union, and the Vermont Community Loan Fund. Learn what opportunities are available in Vermont, share challenges you have experienced, and ask questions! Interpreters will be present to assist if English is not your first language. This event is co-hosted by CVOEO, the SBA, and vt-SBDC. Lunch will be provided.
This third class is on how to start and run a successful Micro Food Business. This class discusses key customer service qualities. This class discusses the importance of customer service qualities and how they relate to sales, revenues, and customer loyalty.
This second class is on how to start and run a successful Food Micro Business. In this class, you will learn the nuts and bolts of how to market and advertise your Micro Food Business. Key point covered in this class includes the 7 Ps Marketing Mix which includes; Product, promotion, price, place, people, process, and physical evidence in your business
This first class will teach the participants the basics of how to start a food business, learn what skills are a must, and the resources and tools to help you become successful in this industry. This introductory class is for those interested in starting a small food business.
Gillian Franks, small business owner, will introduce you to the concept of an informal salesforce and discuss how to empower and practically motivate other small business owners in your networking groups to promote your business. Gillian will share how over 2 years she doubled her business through membership in networking groups. She will share strategies she thought were helpful and some that were not. Gillian will help you: Identify groups that can support your business Understand the effort, costs and pitfalls of having an informal salesforce Develop methods to overcome shy and overpowering personality traits so you can maximize this opportunity This is a workshop that will work best if you are willing to be interactive, present your issues and listen to others as well as give ideas. By the end of this workshop you will: Have a better understanding of the realities of building an informal salesforce Be able to determine if you want to move forward and use this marketing tactic Know which network groups to focus on building your network marketing around
This fully online, self-paced version of Spend SMART will help you understand your cash flow, set goals for managing your money, paying your bills, and will provide you with the tools you need to start taking action.
Ever wondered what it’s like to start your own business? What resources might be available to help? What are the fundamentals to business plans? Come hear from a stellar cast of business owners as they share their journeys, challenges, opportunities, and best advice.
This fully online, self-paced version of Keys to Credit provides a comprehensive overview of credit: What is credit? Which accounts are credit accounts? And why does credit matter?
Did you know that Google is more than just a search engine and email provider? Join us to learn about the Google Suite and how to create a website in Google Sites. Attendees will learn what tools are available, how to access them, how to get started, and how to create a free website. This class is intended for small business owners. Bring your questions and come ready to learn! Brought to you by CVOEO and CNPP.
Have you heard about heat pumps? Are you curious to learn more about how they work and why they are a cost effective and environmentally-friendly choice for heating and cooling your space? Join us for an informational webinar on heat pumps. Then, connect with Financial Energy Coach Jen Myers to learn how you can get started making the switch! Together, we can do our part to keep Vermont green!
Join CVOEO’s Micro Business Development Program for a morning of conversation on what goes into starting a business. Our business counselor will help you identify the characteristics of successful small business owners, assess your own experience with small businesses, and examine your own personal strengths and resources. If starting a business has been on your mind, this is the session for you!
Micro Business Coach Pacifique Nsengiyumva leads an interactive workshop on the basics of Excel. Learn how to format a cell, basic functions (SUM, COUNT, DATE, TIME, SEARCH), and how to sort data. Intended for TRUE beginners! Sponsored by the Community Navigator Pilot Program in partnership with vt-SBDC and CVOEO.
Are you interested in learning ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Rethinking your transportation is a great place to start! Join us for a morning of conversation with representatives from Green Mountain Transit, Mileage Smart, Car Share VT, Drive Electric VT, and Old Spokes Home. Our panelists will highlight their programs and explain the ways that biking, car sharing, public transportation, and hybrid/electric vehicles can help you reduce your environmental impact. Together, we can do our part to keep Vermont green! (Co-hosted by CVOEOs Financial Futures Program and Green Saving Smart).
Build skills to track spending. Learn how to develop a budget that works for you, and develop SMART savings goals.
This course is designed to teach you how to use Facebook Marketing for your business. This is a true beginner's guide to Facebook Marketing for Entrepreneurs and small business owners. Please create a Facebook profile before attending this event.
This fully online, self-paced version of Finding Housing will help you to understand “affordable housing”, approach a housing search, establish a tenant-landlord relationship, work through barriers, navigate fair housing rights, develop application materials, organize a housing search, and negotiate a lease. *Click on the "Finding Housing On Demand" text above to begin the workshop.*
This is a panel event, co-hosted by the SBA, designed for anyone with questions on the business loan process. Whether you are in the planning stage or you are already running your own business, our panelists are ready to answer your questions.
The Micro Business Development Program at CVOEO welcomes Jeff Wick, Attorney at Law from Wick and Maddocks, who will discuss what you need to know when it comes to business law as a small business owner. He will review the difference between sole proprietorships and LLCs, provide tips on separating your self from your business, and identify what should be considered when reviewing a lease or developing a contract. There will be plenty of time for your questions as well! This session will be led by Jeff Wick, Attorney at Law, Wick and Maddocks.
Wi-Fi marketing for business owners who operate in outdoor spaces such as food trucks, outdoor markets, campgrounds, state parks, and other open spaces.
Learn the basics about Wi-Fi marketing and how to make it work for your business!
Learn how to use organic social media for your business.
Understand how credit effects your day to day life, learn how to build and repair credit, and examine your own credit score with a financial class (through coaching sessions).
Sustaining the Rent focuses on strategies to financially prepare for renting, including determining what "affordable" rent would be and comparing costs of apartments, and understanding how credit affects the ability to pay rent, as well as developing the knowledge and skills needed to track spending, build a budget, and find resources to help meet housing and basic needs. *Click on the "Sustaining the Rent On Demand" text above to begin the workshop.*
Tenant Skills includes the fundamentals of tenant rights & responsibilities, leases, security deposits, repairs, health code violations, terminations, evictions, fair housing and disability law.
This fully online, self-paced version of Tenant Skills includes the fundamentals of tenant rights & responsibilities, leases, security deposits, repairs, health code violations, terminations, evictions, fair housing and disability law. *Click on the "Tenant Skills On Demand" text above to begin the workshop.*
Finding Housing focuses on strategies for overcoming barriers to finding housing (such as a past eviction, no landlord references or a criminal record), understanding the landlord's perspective and how to build a positive tenant-landlord relationship, and skills for conducting an organized housing search, including where to look.
