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Our long-standing relationships with entrepreneurial organizations, professional service providers and sources of capital will help you start, scale and sustain!
[Locally engaged, nationally connected]
Angel Capital Association (ACA)
- Nationwide association of 240+ professional angel groups and 13,000+ angel investors
- Helps improve returns and promote effective public policies for angels and startups
B Lab
- B Corporation rating system for for-profit entities that consider society and environment in addition to profit in their mission
- Rating system tests rigorous standards verified by a comprehensive, independent and transparent third-party
Burlington Business Association (BBA)
- Alliance of 260+ businesses serving Burlington’s cultural, social, political, educational and economic vitality.
- The BBA advocates on issues that directly impact local businesses.
Champlain College’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- CIE provides student entrepreneurs mentorship/start-up opportunities
- Network of expert mentors and other strategic, financial, legal, technical, operational and managerial resources
Dartmouth Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship
- Variety of resources available for Dartmouth students, faculty, alumni
- Helps students build entrepreneurial skills through strategic advice, mentoring, networking, and workshops
Social Venture Circle (SVC) & American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC)
- ASBC is a prominent business organization representing hundreds of thousands of businesses
- SVC is a network of entrepreneurs that provides expertise, programs, events, etc.
- Ken Merritt is a former member of the Board of Directors (Investor’s Circle)
LaunchVT
- $75K business pitch competition ran by the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
- Provides startups with mentorship, exposure and education
MassChallenge
- World’s largest startup accelerator and competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs
- Non-profit organization selects 128 companies annually to compete for $1 million granted to top companies
MiddCORE
- Middlebury’s 4-week summer program building students’ tools for success
- Provides expert mentorships and hands-on challenges, developing leadership and communications skills
The eForum (previously the MIT Enterprise Forum)
- Global non-profit network of dedicated professionals with local chapters
- Seeks to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystem by educating, connecting, and coaching technology entrepreneurs
North Country Angels (NCA)
- Vermont’s only angel capital group
- Ken Merritt is the Managing Director
Peak Pitch
- Skiing, networking and pitch event for entrepreneurs and investors by FreshTracks Capital L.P.
- M&M is a founding sponsor
Road Pitch
- Motorcycle trip around Vermont by FreshTracks Capital L.P., matching investors, entrepreneurs and advisors with startups
- Hosts pitch competitions for entrepreneurs seeking advice and capital
- M&M is a founding sponsor
Slow Money Alliance
- Non-profit that facilitates the flow and impact of investor capital to local food enterprises
- Ken Merritt is a founding member
Vermont Biosciences Alliance
- Strengthens the position of medicine and bio-science as a leading industries in the Vermont
- Encourages careers in scientific businesses and research by building innovative programs, mentorships and legislation
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
- Non-profit business trade organization hosting 750+ business members with a mission to advance business ethics
- Values economic, social, and environmental bottom lines while continuing profitability
- M&M is a founding member
Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
- Non-profit corporation with a leading-edge technology incubator program
- Mission to increase technology startups and accelerate next generation job creation for Vermont
Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC)
- Non-profit promoting employee ownership to deepen employee participation, retain jobs, increase living standards
Vermont Farm to Plate
- With a mission to improve access to healthy local food for all Vermonters, this statewide initiative increases economic development and jobs in Vermont’s farm and food sector
- M&M is a proud sponsor
Vermont Specialty Food Association (VSFA)
- Nation’s oldest and most highly regarded specialty food association
- Helps support farms and agri-tourism, providing healthy, wholesome and natural food products
Vermont Technology Alliance (vtTa)
- Non-profit association strengthening the voice of Vermont’s technology industry
- Advocates on policies that expand technology jobs and businesses
Vermont Venture Network (VVN)
- Event calendar featuring local venture-related activities for entrepreneurs, investors, and interested parties
- At the heart of the Vermont entrepreneurial community for more than 25 years
- M&M is a founding sponsor
Women Business Owners Network (WBON)
- Platform enabling members’ personal and professional growth
- Provides networking, peer-to-peer support, and educational opportunities
