Registration Open for HTS/Schedule B Classification Training for Exporters

Businesses seeking to better understand how to use the Harmonized Tarriff System (HTS) for imports and the Schedule B listing for exports won’t want to miss the next export training webinar on Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Trainer Mike Allocca of Allocca Enterprises (click here) will explain the General Rules of Interpretation […]

Agricultural and Forestry Trade Show Assistance | January 31 Deadlines

Trade Show Assistance Grants  Agricultural and forestry businesses may apply for up to $5,000 to help mitigate the financial risks associated with exhibiting at trade shows and network with wholesale buyers. Funds may reimburse up to 50% of costs related to exhibiting and selling products at out-of-state trade shows or virtual shows targeting out-of-state buyers that […]

SBA Loan Clinic July 6

The Small Business Administration is hosting a free webinar at 12:00 on July 6 about its guaranteed loan programs. SBA guarantees loans making it easier for small businesses to get the funding by reducing lender risk. Funds can be used for most business purposes, including long-term fixed assets and operating capital. Amounts range from $500 […]

Workforce Training Grants Available to On-Board and Upskill Staff 

The Vermont Training Program (VTP) helps fund innovative solutions to today’s workforce challenges.  VTP grants can cover up to 50% of expenses related to training and up-skilling staff, including employee wages for time spent training on the job. Training can be on-site or through an outside provider and funds can even be used to establish […]

Export Grants Available to Increase International Sales and Marketing | State Trade Expansion Program

ACCD grant funding is available to help small businesses increase export sales by reaching international customers. Watch a video (click here) to learn how four Vermont companies have used the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to support their sales and marketing activities. Vermont exporters and potential exporters can benefit from leveraging activities such as participating in […]

Reminder | Review and Feedback, Questions on New Tax Laws Impacting Vermont Manufacturers and Other Businesses

As noted at the end of the session, the Legislature has passed legislation implementing several long standing priorities to improve the tax environment for manufacturers and other businesses in Vermont that AIV has been leading efforts on over recent years.  S.53 includes provisions adopting single sales factor apportionment for corporate income tax liability as well […]

Economic Recovery Bridge Program Set to Close June 15

The Economic Recovery Bridge Program (click here), a pandemic relief grant that opened in 2021 for businesses that suffered a tax loss owing to COVID-19, will sunset as of June 15. At that time, the application portal will no longer be accessible to new or returning users. Those who wish to complete active applications currently in […]

Compensation Trends in Manufacturing

The following is provided in cooperation with our national partners and allies at the Manufacturing Institute: In data and conversations, manufacturers continue to recount the difficulties that they are having with attracting and retaining workers. Compensation practices have needed to adapt – sharply for some companies – considering the local and national competition for workers, […]