
In our role as a CNPP outreach “spoke”, the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC) team is working with Main Street Alliance to host statewide listening sessions to better understand the challenges and resource gaps identified in the CNPP Small Business Survey.
We invite you to join VT PoC in these BIPOC affinity spaces to fill gaps in small-business resources!
By participating in this affinity-based listening session, you can make your voice and needs as a BIPOC small business owner heard! VT PoC will monetarily compensate for your time. Non-affinity based listening sessions are available through Main Street Alliance of Vermont.
Our Audience
Each listening session will be focused on a different business sector or region. If you identify as BIPOC and own a small business, or are considering starting a small business, we invite you to join our listening sessions! We consider small business owners as:
- Entrepreneurs
- Owners of a micro-business
- Owners of brick and mortars
- Individuals with both formal / legally and informally established businesses
- Individuals with side hustles
Not sure if you fall into the above groups? Email us at thefam@vtpoc.net for more information and/or questions regarding the categories!
Time Commitment
You can expect to spend 90 minutes in each facilitated listening session. Participants are not limited to one session. In fact, we encourage you to sign up for each business sector and/or region that you are affiliated with!
Compensation
BIPOC small business owners can expect to be compensated $150 for each listening session as an acknowledgement of their efforts and time.
Listening Session Timeline
Registration will be open until one day before a listening session.
Registration
BIPOC Makers + Creatives
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
1:30-3:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Food Producers + Beverage Makers
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Lodging + Hospitality Business Owners
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Chittenden County
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
12:30-2:00pm
Virtual
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Chittenden County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
5:30-7:00pm
In-Person: Hula Lakeside
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Orange County
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
5:30-7:00pm
In-Person: Vermont Technical College
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Orange County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, May 26, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
In-Person: Vermont Technical College
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Washington County
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
12:30-2:00pm
In-Person: Zenbarn, Waterbury Center
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Washington County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
5:30-7:00pm
In-Person: Zenbarn, Waterbury Center
BIPOC Small Business Owners in the Northeast Kingdom
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
5:30-7:00pm
In-Person: Location TBD
CEDS: BIPOC Workforce Development in Rutland County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
11:30-1:00pm
In-Person: Rutland Free Library
CEDS: BIPOC Workforce Development in Rutland County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
4:30-6:00pm
In-Person: Rutland Free Library
BIPOC Business Owners in Bennington County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
12:30-2:00pm
In-Person: Bennington Free Library
BIPOC Small Business Owners in STEM
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
1:30-3:00pm
Virtual
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in West/Central Vermont
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Thursday, July 14, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in West/Central Vermont
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Thursday, July 14, 2022
3:30-5:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Small Business Owners in Windham + Windsor
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
5:30-7:00pm
In-Person: Location TBD
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Addison County
Affinity Space: BIPOC Gender Specific – Check Registration Blurb
Thursday, July 28, 2022
11:00-1:30pm
In-Person: Ilsley Public Library
CEDS Sponsored: BIPOC Workforce Development in Addison County
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Thursday, July 28, 2022
3:30-5:00pm
In-Person: Ilsley Public Library
BIPOC Small Business Sole Proprietors
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
1:30-3:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Small Business Owners in Franklin + Grand Isle
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
11:30-1:00pm
In-Person: St. Albans Free Library
BIPOC Artists + Entertainers
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
1:30-3:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Outdoor + Sustainability Business Owners
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Retail Business Owners
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Budding Business Owners
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
BIPOC Agriculture Business Owners
Affinity Space: BIPOC
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
10:30-12:00pm
Virtual
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