Doing Business In ... Montpelier, Vermont

Quick Stats

City Population: 8,100
Job Growth: 2.9%
Median Home Price: $237,757
Website: http://www.montpelier-vt.org/

Located in central Vermont, Montpelier was built to produce a practical and prosperous business community. The Green Mountain state's capital city, noted as the smallest in the country, is readily accessible by several major highways, Amtrak train services, and a private airport. Most of the city's downtown businesses are locally owned and operated, yet as a center of government, Montpelier attracts a highly skilled workforce. Montpelier plays host to New England's Culinary Institute, the Green Mountain Film Festival, and is close to Vermont's most well-known "small business", Ben and Jerry's.

Business Start-Up Assistance

There are a number of free and low-cost services that can help you get your business off the ground:

• Montpelier's Business Portal
  Info on site selection, financial assistance, permits, licenses, and other city resources for new and existing businesses.
• Montpelier Small Business Development Center
  Free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesse. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
• SCORE Montpelier
  Free and confidential business planning, advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business.
• Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  Programs and services to help small businesses in Central Vermont.
• Vermont's State Business Portal
  Resources to help Vermont businesses start and operate a business, file business taxes, get a business license and much more.
• Vermont Department of Economic Development
  Provides comprehensive information about starting, retaining, and growing a business in the state.

Financing Your Business

The following organizations provide help getting loans and other types of financial assistance for businesses in Montpelier.

• Vermont Economic Development Authority
  Provides financial assistance to farmers and business entrepreneurs in the state of Vermont.
• Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
  Provides credit to farmers and agricultural facilities who are not able to get financing through conventional credit sources.
  

For general information on small business loans and financial assistance visit the Financing Your Business page.

Obtaining Licenses and Permits

To legally operate a business in the city of Montpelier, you'll need to obtain all necessary business licenses, operating permits and registrations.

• Montpelier Licensing Information
  Info on how to get licenses necessary to operate a business in Montpelier.
• Montpelier Building and Zoning Permits
  Info about getting necessary construction and bulding related permits.
  

Visit the Vermont General Licensing page to learn about obtaining necessary federal and state licenses, permits and registrations.

Tax Credits for Small Businesses

Small business owners in Montpelier can take advantage of several different tax credits available in the state of Vermont.

• Vermont Tax Credits
  Provide information on tax credits that are available to business owners in the state of Vermont.
• Business Expansion Tax Incentives
  Lists tax incentives provided for eligible residents of Montpelier and Vermont.

Additional Resources

• Vermont Department of Labor
  Provides services that help businesses, employers, and job seekers prosper in Vermont's economic environment.