Flexible terms, rate and repayment schedule are project specific and are based on the project needs and strength of the proposal. Assistance to new and existing companies for sites selection, expansions, financing resources, business development, permits and environmental issues, marketing, contracting opportunities with federal state, and local governments, Vermont Business Assistance Network, training of employees, issues dealing with world trade, tax issues etc. OSHA Information on building codes, fire codes, handicapped access, workers compensation, minimum wage, child labor laws, and more. Export Finance Programs provide financial assistance to Vermont exporters. Local Development Corporation Loans are available to nonprofit local development corporations through VEDA's Subchapter 3 program.
Funds are also available for the purchase of farm real estate.
Vermont Job Start Program is for development of self employment opportunities for Vermonters with low and moderate incomes. It does not lend money for startups and there is no upper income limit for borrowers as with the Vermont Job Start Program. VMEC offers direct assistance, training, and access to a wide variety of technical and other assistance resources to help Vermont manufacturers increase their productivity, modernize processes, introduce new technologies. Pre-venture workshops over Vermont Interactive Television and regional trade shows are also offered. Business Expansion Tax Incentives Continuing Adult Education Opportunities in and Around Montpelier Downtown Community Development Act Survey of Non-Traditional Business Financing in Central Vermont , produced by Mary Niebling, Central Vermont Community Action, December 12, 1995.