THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM CHAMBER

ONLINE BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE

The Northeast Kingdom Chamber’s Online Business Resource Guide is the most extensive resource of its kind in the state, suggesting not only what one should do when starting, relocating or expanding a business but a recommended timeline on accomplishing these tasks.

What makes this guide different from all others is that we have culled necessary information from a variety of sites and put it all in one guide. We have purposely tried to make this business resource guide as helpful and intuitive as possible, offering hyperlinks to various sites and information that might be of assistance to you, the business owner.

The sections include:

  • WHY THE NEK, outlining some of the many reasons you should consider locating your business in the region.
  • STARTING A BUSINESS, indicating what needs to be done when establishing a business.
  • GROWING A BUSINESS, offering suggestions on what to do if you plan to expand your company.
  • EMPLOYER RESOURCE GUIDE, recommending employee and regulatory resources for the business owner.
  • BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING, providing advice on where to turn if you are thinking of transitioning or selling your business.
  • RELOCATE A BUSINESS, suggesting recommended agencies and resources that might be helpful if you are moving your company to the Northeast Kingdom.
  • BUSINESS EVENTS & TRAINING, listing the region’s most extensive business and workforce training calendar of events.

We will continue to make changes and improvements to the Northeast Kingdom Chamber Online Business Resource Guide in the future. Please let us know if there is any information you would like included in this resource directory.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM:
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
2000 Memorial Drive-Ste. 11
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
802-748-3678, director@nekchamber.com

The Northeast Kingdom Online Business Resource Guide is meant as a resource for those seeking to start, expand, relocate or transition a business. Please contact the Northeast Kingdom Chamber for permission to use or distribute this content. A PDF format of this guide is available to businesses upon request. Thank you.

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Legislative Breakfast
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
The program starts with a short update from the chamber, continues with legislator reports addressing key issues and concludes wih a question-and-answer period at the end of the event.

Expected issues to be discussed include health care, labor issues, permitting concerns, housing economic and workforce development issues, taxes and fiscal policies.

The event is sponsored by the Passumpic Savings Bank, Northeast Kingdom Human Services and the Green Mountain Association of Realtors.
St. Johnsbury House,1207 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Home School Book Fair
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Celebrate your favorite books! 
• Select a favorite book
• Create a unique display based on your book
• Displays can be artwork, dioramas or backboards
• Displays could be information about the plot, setting, characters, time period and more
• Display space measures 36”W x 30” D, approximately

St. Johnsbury Atheneum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Willoughby State Forest Equestrian Access Expansion
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We are excited to announce an important opportunity for public engagement regarding the proposed amendment of the Willoughby State Forest Long Range Management Plan, specifically focusing on expanding equestrian access within the forest. 

Developed in collaboration with the Vermont Horse Council, this proposed amendment seeks to enhance equestrian opportunities in Willoughby State Forest while ensuring sustainable land management practices. The key aspects of the amendment include plans to open approximately 14.5 miles of existing roads and trails for equestrian use and to establish a new overnight parking area in the southern portion of the forest.
Sutton Village School (95 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867)

Cabot Folk Club Presents Brett Hughes
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Country-crooner and bluegrass picker extraordinaire visits Cabot for a rare solo performance on May 9th. Brett has been a mainstay in the Burlington music community for decades. He spent years hosting the ever-popular "Honky Tonk Tuesdays" at Radio Bean. The number of bands he has worked with over the years is staggering, including but not limited to the Chrome Cowboys, Belle Pines, Cider House Boys, viperHouse, Mike Gordon And Ramble Dove, Whiskey Likkers, The Decentz, Fortune Tellers, All Fall Down and a great many more. Brett sings with the pep, energy and tone that simply screams bluegrass, in all the best ways. While Brett is decades deep in the industry and still sings like it's day one. He has cited a number of influences for his style, including George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Delmore Brothers, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash and his own mother.
Willey Building 3084 Main St. Cabot, VT 05647

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