If your small business was affected either directly or indirectly by Hurricane Irene and you still have unmet needs, here are some further resources:
If you are in need of volunteers for clean-up or repairs, please contact Upper Valley Strong:
Upper Valley Strong
PO Box 973
Wilder, VT 05088
603.676.7958
Email: UpperValleyStrong@gmail.com
If you are struggling emotionally with challenges you are facing as a result of Irene, please contact Starting Over Strong for confidential counseling services:
Starting Over Strong Vermont
Toll-Free: (855) 767-8800
Email: contact@startingoverstrongvermont
If you are looking for confidential, no cost financial counseling for your business as well as any information on post hurricane loans and grants, please contact:
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Hartford Municipal Building, Suite 204
171 Bridge Street, PO Box 246
White River Jct. VT 05001
Deborah Eibner: (802) 295-4230
Email: deibner@vtsbdc.org
For any other assistance, please contact Emily@vitalcommunities.org