VMEC

This fund and its financial support exists for companies with 20 or fewer employees who are seeking to expand their manufacturing capacity, grow their business model, improve productivity, reduce operating costs and retain existing employees.

Commencing in 2024 and with generous support from Northfield Savings Bank, we invite you to learn about the Maker’s Fund and its attractive financial benefits to your organization. The overall impact of Maker’s Fund projects as of September 2026 is over $120,000 including increased sales, cost savings, investments and avoided investments; additionally, over two dozen jobs were created or retained.

View Maker’s Fund resources below including guidelines, a double-sided flyer that recaps the first two years of the program, a short application seeking your interest in the current funding year (now – September 2027) and three case studies from VT-based companies who’ve benefited from the Maker’s Fund – Paprika Catering, GPMS International and Dell’Amore Marinara.  

Maker’s Fund Guidelines
Maker’s Fund Flyer
Maker’s Fund Application

Maker’s Fund Case Studies 

Paprika Catering
GPMS International
Dell’Amore Marinara

Contact VMEC’s Chris Coulter if you have interest or questions regarding the fund.