AIV’s national partner and ally, the Manufacturing Institute, is hosting an upcoming webinar that should be of interest to many members: The Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America program will be presenting a virtual workshop focused on “How to MAKE Your Company Military Ready.” American Manufacturing has a skills gap, and our military community can help […]
2023 Worksite Wellness Awards and Conference
The 2023 Worksite Wellness conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Burlington on October 24, 2023. Please contact Stephanie Bergen for more information: Stephanie.Bergen@vermont.gov. Click here to learn more about the theme, agenda, topics and speakers, and opportunities for sponsorship and exhibiting.
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 […]
New Upcoming Webinars from Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center
VT PTAC’s new program year begins July with webinars and events to assist businesses with government contracting needs: Lunch Bites – Selling to the Vermont National Guard. July 6, 12:00 to 12:45 pm. Click here for more. Intro to VT PTAC. July 13, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Click here for more. HUBZone Certification Program […]
Trade Updates and Webinars | Member Contribution
The following are provided by AIV member A.N. Deringer: Upcoming Webinars Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Webinar Part 1. June 8, 2:00 pm. For more information and registration, click here. Technological Modernization Activities Within Customs’ 21st Century Framework with CBP. June 15, 2:00 pm. For more information and registration, click here. COVID-19 Exclusions from Section […]
Recorded Webinar: Building Workplaces that Support Mental Health
The US Department of Labor recently hosted a virtual event highlighting strategies that foster equitable and inclusive mental health-friendly workplaces. Click here for more.
SBA Loan Clinic
The Small Business Administration is hosting a free webinar at 12:00 on June 1 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 […]
Vermont Employer Webinar Thursday and Resources for COVID Mandates and UI; Other COVID Related Workplace Issues
ACCD, Vermont Department of Labor, and other agencies have provided the following events and resources addressing key workplace issues. Employers are encouraged to review the following and if possible participate in the webinar set for this Thursday, January 6. Vermont Employer Webinar January 6: COVID Vaccine Mandates and UI The Vermont Department of Labor […]