Micro Business Development Program - BROC Community Action

Micro Business Development

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Financial Well-Being

April 30, 2024

11:00am

In this one hour virtual meeting, we will explore advanced money handling practices. Learn to save and grow your money to empower & secure your financial life.

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So You Think You Want to be Self-Employed?

May 8, 2024

10:00am

This workshop explores the process of how, why and the particulars of business start-up for those choosing to work for themselves.

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Are you thinking about starting or expanding a small business? We are here to help!

Business Planning

Step by step business plan development.

Financial Forecasting

Not sure where to spend your money on your business? Not sure how profitable you might be? Let us help you figure out what a realistic roadmap looks like for your business idea.

Individualized Counseling

Each type of business has their own identity, much like the entrepreneurs behind the business. We are happy to meet and discuss what will help make you successful.

Step 1. Panning & Strategy

Set up an appointment to discuss your business idea or the expansion of your current business.

Step 2. Design

Let us help you design or redefine your business model. We are here to help you navigate all that is involved in starting a new business venture.

Step 3. Release & Promotion

We will be here long after you have opened to ensure you will be as successful as possible. We can help with a virtual presence, marketing and anything else we can.

Meet your Business Counselors

Whether you are in Rutland or Bennington County, we have Business Counselors to help you reach your goals for your Micro Business.

Kevin Canney

Hello, my name is Kevin Canney a newly minted (2023) business counselor in the Micro-Business Development Program (MBDP) at the Rutland office of BROC Community Action.

I am a locally grown and educated, I have M Ed. From Saint Michael’s College, Winooski-Colchester VT. I have served Rutland and Bennington counties in the business field and teaching and learning community for over 20 years.

Having taught computer applications at Community College of Vermont (CCV-Rutland) for 15 years, I developed a project-based learning component with students to design business plans and financial spreadsheets and charts.

I have run my own business in computer assistance, marketing and education concurrently over the same period.

I enjoy outdoor concerts, golf and theater.

Contact:

[email protected]

802-665- 1744

Adam Annunziata

My name is Adam Annunziata and I am a business counselor in the Micro Business Development Program (MBDP) that serves Bennington County. I started my MBDP journey in 2020, helping administer the first rounds of the EMBRACE Grant for Covid relief.

Since then, I have helped many folks write business plans, create cash flow statements and start fantastic micro-businesses!

Prior to MBDP, in another life, I was a manager in the culinary field and hold expertise in that area. I also offer personal financial assistance as an Accredited Financial Counselor, so if you could use help creating a spending plan or tidying up your credit, I can help with that to!”