STATE OF VERMONT

Department of Economic Development


The Vermont Department of Economic Development can help you relocate your business to Vermont, expand your existing Vermont-based business, pursue government contracts and export your products to foreign markets. Click on one of the links below
Address: Vermont Department of Economic Development
 109 State Street
 Montpelier, VT 05609
Phone (U.S. Toll Free)(800) 341-2211
Phone (Canada Toll Free)(800) 568-8989
Phone (in Vermont)(802) 828-3221
Fax(802) 828-3258



Industrial Recruitment/Expansion-William McGrath, Director / Jim Griffiths, Coordinator
Assist companies to locate within Vermont, whether new or expanding. Provide information on financing, sites, facilities and demographics, and referrals to Regional Development Corporations. Provides information on converting the production systems to accept recycled materials in the manufacturing process.

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Development Programs - Curtis Carter, Coordinator
Functions include financial assistance, small business/entrepreneurship development, and permit expedition.

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Industrial Training Programs - Phil Fagan, Coordinator
Responsible for the Vermont Training Program (VTP) that assists manufacturers in the training of new and existing employees.

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Federal Procurement Center - Gregory Lawson, Director / George Robinson, Coordinator
Responsible for the solicitation of contract bids from Vermont manufacturers for Federal Contracts.

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Financial Services Development - Robert Miller, Director
Responsible for the development of the Captive Insurance and Financial Services Industries.

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International Trade - Robert Clark, Director
Responsible for promoting Vermont's role in world trade via technical assistance on tariffs, customs, and trade agreements. Also conducts export seminars, trade leads, export statistics and trade mission information.

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Eximbank - George Robinson, Coordinator
Export finance assistance, including credit insurance.

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Export Development - James M. Cox, Senior Trade Specialist
The Department hosts the U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration office. Call (802) 828-4508.

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