Vermont’s largest metropolitan area, the greater Burlington area is world-renowned for its vibrant downtowns, abundant outdoor activities, natural beauty, and thriving business community.
Ranked as one of the best places to live in America, the greater Burlington area is consistently recognized for its high quality of life and vibrant economy. Among the accolades:
From the smallest to the largest, every business needs quality and reliable infrastructure. The greater Burlington area is host to a number of telecommunication, physical utility, and energy providers, as well as an international airport just ten minutes from downtown.
With the lowest cost energy in New England and one of the cleanest energy portfolios in the country, growing your business in Vermont is a way of saving green. Our utilities include: Burlington Electric Department, Green Mountain Power and Vermont Gas.
In addition to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, the Burlington area is also served by Amtrak, with daily service between St. Albans and Washington, DC, the Vermont Rail Service, and two bus lines: Green Mountain Transit and Vermont Translines.
As part of Vermont’s commitment to 21st Century infrastructure, statewide broadband coverage is underway. Service providers in the area include AT&T, Burlington Telecom, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, Consolidated Communications, Verizon, and Vermont Telephone Company.
Ranked one of the “Best College Towns” in the U.S. by Travel & Leisure, FinanceBuzz, and College Rank, the greater Burlington area is home to a number of colleges, universities and tech schools. The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) helps Vermont students of all ages save, plan, and pay for college and career training.
To meet the different needs of Vermont’s diverse economy, GBIC partners with a number of organizations and agents of economic development. From the RPP to VEDA to VtSBDC, we’ll help you navigate the acronyms to find the best fit in resources and support.
ACCD “sets the table for opportunity” by working to enhance Vermont’s business climate, market Vermont, and strengthen communities. The Agency is also home to the International Trade Division, helping Vermont businesses succeed in international markets.
Located within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Vermont’s Department of Economic Development works to improve the economic well-being of Vermonters while preserving our natural resources and community values.
With office space in the GBIC building, VtSBDC provides low-cost training programs and no-cost mentoring to help strengthen existing business and grow startups.
An all-volunteer organization, SCORE provides free mentoring to help start or grow your business.
VMEC is Vermont’s expert resource dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers. Headquartered on the Vermont Technical College campus in Randolph, VMEC operates throughout the state assisting manufacturers with increasing productivity, reducing costs, and providing assistance with utilizing and incorporating new technologies and services.
Named one of the “Ten Most Innovative Tech Hubs in the U.S.” by Forbes, the greater Burlington area’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is supported by:
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