VT Professionals of Color asks for $200,000 to sustain statewide BIPOC business and workforce supports VTPOC requested $200,000 in FY27 to continue statewide outreach, technical assistance and workforce navigation services for Vermont's BIPOC residents and small businesses, highlighting flood recovery work, business-clinic outcomes and data showing gaps in awareness of statewide resources.

VT Professionals of Color is seeking $200,000 to empower BIPOC businesses in Vermont, showcasing the profound impact of state funding on workforce inclusivity and economic growth.

Learn more here!

#VT #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #VermontBIPOC #BusinessSupport #WorkforceDevelopment

Vermont allocates $2 million to support small businesses in FY 2026 Vermont invests in legal services, education, and resources for small businesses and BIPOC communities.

Vermont is making a bold move by allocating $2 million to empower small businesses and uplift BIPOC communities through essential legal services and education.

Click to read more!

#VT #CitizenPortal #LegalAccess #CommunityResources #VermontBIPOC #SmallBusinessSupport

Vermont allocates $1 million for BIPOC business development and advising programs Vermont budgets $350,000 for Professionals of Color Network and $688,889 for business advising.

Vermont is taking a bold step towards economic equity by introducing Senate Bill 122, which allocates $1 million to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs and transform the small business landscape.

Learn more here

#VT #EntrepreneurshipSupport #CitizenPortal #EconomicEquity #VermontBIPOC

BIPOC entrepreneurs in Vermont face capital access challenges despite strong community support BIPOC business owners face capital access challenges but seek to thrive in Vermont's community.

BIPOC entrepreneurs in Vermont are battling significant barriers to capital access, yet their determination to thrive and contribute to the community remains unshaken.

Learn more here

#VT #EconomicInclusion #VermontBIPOC #EntrepreneurshipSupport #CitizenPortal #FinancialLiteracy

Community initiative pairs new hires with ambassadors to support BIPOC businesses post-flooding Businesses expand support for BIPOC communities, pairing new hires with ambassadors for lasting connections.

A groundbreaking initiative in Vermont is pairing new hires with community ambassadors to strengthen support for BIPOC businesses recovering from recent flooding.

Learn more here

#VT #CitizenPortal #BusinessResilience #VermontBIPOC #EmployeeIntegration #CommunitySupport