BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Vermont Small Business Law Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermont Small Business Law Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20250116T174442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145943Z
UID:2702-1740049200-1740056400@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n  \n\nRegistration provided by our partners at the Vermont Small Business Development Center. \n\nThursday\, Feb. 20:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nMonday\, Mar. 3:            4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, Mar. 20:      11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/start-up-basics-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Start-Up Basics,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/grand-opening.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20250116T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T152827Z
UID:2686-1740049200-1740056400@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:Taking the leap to hire your first employee as a business owner is both thrilling and daunting. Navigating the complexities of employment laws—from onboarding to handling taxes and addressing unemployment claims—can be a challenge. Join Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Jeanne Eicks\, alongside VLGS’ Small Business Law Clinic students\, in this informative webinar. Together\, they’ll explain these legal hurdles\, supporting you as you plan the expansion of your business with confidence and clarity. \n\nThis event is hosted by our partners at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.\nTo register\, visit CVOEO’s registration page.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/hiring-your-first-employee/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024.02.20-CVOEO-Employment-Flyer-with-border.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20250116T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T165026Z
UID:2692-1738598400-1738605600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n  \n\nRegistration provided by our partners at the Vermont Small Business Development Center.\nSpace is limited. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 3:            4:00 pm – 6:00 pm       Register here\nThursday\, Feb. 20:       11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\nMonday\, Mar. 3:            4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Register here\nThursday\, Mar. 20:      11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/start-up-basics-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Start-Up Basics,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/grand-opening.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20250107T151752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T151752Z
UID:2667-1736870400-1736877600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property / AI
DESCRIPTION:VT PoC x VSBLC: Intellectual Property/AI \nJoin VT PoC and Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Small Business Law Clinic to learn about legal implications of AI for micro and small businesses in Vermont. This session will provide a general overview of AI\, focusing on critical legal issues such as bias\, privacy concerns\, potential harmful legal advice\, and the impact on legal rights. We’ll explore intellectual property ownership in the context of AI and discuss how to use contracts to protect your business interests. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into navigating the complex intersection of AI\, law\, and small business operations in Vermont. \nJoin the Vermont Professionals of Color Network and Vermont Small Business Law Center to learn about these things and more in the January iteration of this monthly legal webinar series! \nRegistration required: vtpocxvsblc9.eventbrite.com
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/intellectual-property-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025.01.14-AI-and-the-Law-VTPOC.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20241126T163100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T163100Z
UID:2615-1734606000-1734613200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Micro Business Workshop: Litigation & Dispute Management for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Vermont Law & Graduate School professor Nicole Killoran from the Vermont Small Business Law Center for an engaging and practical webinar designed for business owners who understand problems and disagreements come up in the course of business. Through discussion and roleplaying exercises\, this session will cover strategies for anticipating business disputes\, managing them when they arise\, and avoiding the costs of litigation (or preparing for it). \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn practical tools for protecting your business while building your legal knowledge! \n  \nTo register at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) for workshops: Click here.\nTo learn more about the workshop: Click here.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/micro-business-workshop-litigation-dispute-management-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024.12.19-CVOEO-Litigation-Flyer-bordered.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20241029T193523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T193523Z
UID:2558-1732186800-1732194000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Financial Risks in Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you a one-person show or a small business owner taking the plunge into entrepreneurship\, or taking the next step to grow your business? \nIn this webinar\, we will break down the financial risks you might face and how to handle them. A faculty member and JD students from the Vermont Law and Graduate School will guide you through the essential knowledge you need when it comes to loans\, business partnerships\, liability risks\, insurance\, and handling debt. Please join us as we help you discover how to spot and prepare for potential financial pitfalls in your microbusiness\, and gain insights into what happens when you take on debt and how debt collections work. \nThis class is appropriate for startup and existing businesses. \n  \nClass link: https://www.cvoeo.org/micro-business-workshops/vt-law-school-financial-risk-management-webinar-372?c=20241121T110000&i=2&e=20241121T130000 \nRegistration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBClasses
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/navigating-financial-risks-in-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024.11.21-Financial-Risk-Management-bottom-bar.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240827T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T162723Z
UID:2449-1726743600-1726750800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Beyond Corporations and LLCs: Exploring Alternative Business Structures
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about business structures that aren’t your typical corporations or LLCs? \nJoin us for a presentation hosted by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) on alternative business entities that offer unique legal\, tax\, and operational advantages. We’ll explore options like sole proprietorships\, cooperatives\, and nonprofit organizations and similar forms—each with its own set of rules\, benefits\, and challenges. Learn how these entities can simplify (or complicate!) operations and reduce liability\, while staying true to your business’s mission and ethical goals. Whether you’re starting a new venture or considering a change\, this session will equip you with the knowledge to choose the best structure that matches your values and business needs. \n  \nRegistration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBClasses
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/beyond-corporations-and-llcs-exploring-alternative-business-structures/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024.09.19-CVOEO-Alternative-Business-Structures-Flyer-crop-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240610T155602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T151108Z
UID:2279-1719417600-1719424800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Innovations: An Essential Guide to Intellectual Property for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening\, interactive educational session hosted by Cultivator\, in collaboration with the Vermont Small Business Law Center. This workshop\, held virtually on June 26 from 4-6pm\, is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property (IP) fundamentals. Learn from an attorney specializing in the different types of IP —trademarks\, copyrights\, patents\, and trade secrets—and how and why to safeguard business innovations and creations. \nOur expert speakers will guide you through: \n\n\nThe basics of each form of IP and how they can protect your business.\n\n\nPractical strategies for utilizing IP to gain a competitive edge.\n\n\nReal-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts.\nHow to avoid potential conflicts with the IP rights of others.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your IP strategy\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex world of intellectual property.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to protect and enhance the value of your business assets! There will be Q & A throughout\, so bring your questions. \nNote: Registration is required
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/protecting-your-innovations-an-essential-guide-to-intellectual-property-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cultivator-IP-Webinar-6.26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240610T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T163506Z
UID:2291-1719226800-1719234000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:VT PoC x VSBLC Legal Series: Demystifying Regulatory Compliance
DESCRIPTION:What is regulatory compliance? In this webinar discussion\, we’ll learn how regulations are created and handled by government agencies\, and where they get their enforcement powers. We’ll dive into a few participant-selected regulations such as zoning and Act 250\, labeling requirements for food\, clothing\, and toys\, and residential contracting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your legal knowledge!\n\nJoin the Vermont Professionals of Color Network and Vermont Small Business Law Center to learn about these things and more in the June iteration of this monthly legal webinar series! \n  \nFree: register here.\nPlease note that this is an affinity space for BIPOC.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/vt-poc-x-vsblc-legal-series-demystifying-regulatory-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VT-POC-Regulatory-Compliance.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240523T200047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T152157Z
UID:2227-1718881200-1718888400@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Smooth Transitions: Legal Strategies for Selling\, Merging\, or Restructuring Your Vermont Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about selling your business\, passing it to your kids\, or taking a community-centered approach to ownership? Join us for a webinar where experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School will explain the legal steps involved in closing\, merging\, or changing your business. We’ll discuss legal tools for estate planning\, including how to set up a business from the start for a future transition\, and what it looks like to go cooperative. \n  \nPlease register for this free Zoom Webinar: \nClass link: https://www.cvoeo.org/micro-business-workshops/vt-law-school-business-transitions-456?c=20240620T110000&i=0&e=20240620T130000 \nRegistration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBClasses
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/smooth-transitions-legal-strategies-for-selling-merging-or-restructuring-your-vermont-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024.06.20-Business-Transitions-CVOEO-flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240430T201908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T201908Z
UID:2164-1717063200-1717066800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Complying with the new federal Benefit Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirement
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about the new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting (BOIR) requirement? \nAs of January 1\, 2024\, the federal government now requires small\, for-profit businesses registered with the VT Secretary of State to file information about who owns and who controls their business. In this one-hour webinar\, a team of faculty and students from VLGS’ Vermont Small Business Law Center will answer questions about this new requirement\, and explain how to report accurately and on time so you avoid penalties. \nThis class is appropriate for startup and existing businesses. \nRegister here for this Zoom webinar: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBClasses \n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/complying-with-the-new-federal-benefit-ownership-information-reporting-boir-requirement/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVOEO-BOIR-flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240430T194353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T202854Z
UID:2155-1716462000-1716469200@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Goals
DESCRIPTION:What is the best way to register a business with the VT Secretary of State? Should I become a sole proprietor or create an entity such as an LLC or something else? \nThe answer is unique for every business. In this webinar\, Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Nicole Killoran\, of Vermont Small Business Law Center\, and a panel of experts\, will explore the different reasons businesses might pick a particular kind of legal form or entity\, and how that choice impacts the business’s legal structure and protections. \nThis class is intended for folks looking to start a business or those already in business with similar questions. \nRegister here for this Zoom webinar: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBClasses
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/choosing-the-right-business-entity-for-your-goals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVOEO-Entities-Ad.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092432
CREATED:20240207T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T171958Z
UID:1545-1708340400-1708347600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Contracts for Creative Sector Businesses Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vermont Professionals of Color Network and Vermont Law School’s Vermont Small Business Law Center for a dynamic online discussion on legal contracts. Please register at the VT POC website. This is a zoom meeting.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/creative1/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FY24-VT-PoC-x-VLS-Understanding-Contracts-Webinar-Eventbrite-Banner-2048x1024-1-e1707170707917.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR