Micro Business Development Program

The Micro Business Program (MBDP) offers 1:1 coaching and group workshops to help you create and grow a business that works for you! Our Micro Business counselors work with residents of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties to:

• Discuss how ready you are to run a business – and what will help get you there.
• Think through business ideas – and zero in on one that will work!
• Learn essential business and financial skills – develop financial projections.
• Create business and marketing plans.
• Apply for business funding – including grants!
• Refer to additional resources as needed.
• Start, sustain, and grow your business.

The Micro Business Development Program does not provide legal services, tax assistance, or business funding.

CVOEO is an equal opportunity employer that administers equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Free language access assistance is also available. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination in the delivery of services, please refer to this notice.

Contact Information

Our knowledgeable and respectful business counselors are ready to assist you, whether you are just getting started or have been running a business for years and are looking to make a change! MBDP has started in 1988 and the current counselors have over 25 years' experience in the program.

Simeon Geigel
Business Counselor 
sgeigel@cvoeo.org
(802)860-1417 x 116

John Gergely
Business Counselor
jgergely@cvoeo.org
(802)860-1417 x 120