Housed at the 12 Regional Development Corporations, the Small Business Development Centers provide free technical assistance to starting and growing small businesses. Operated through the Vermont State College System, SBDC links businesses with higher education, state and federal programs, as well as other businesses.

The Small Business Development Centers offer in-depth counseling assistance at no cost to ensure more successful start-ups of new enterprises and to strengthen existing firms. With access to a comprehensive resource and information library, the SBDCs can provide business planning assistance, marketing help, referrals, and much more. In addition, SBDC periodically sponsors low cost seminars on a variety of topics.