The Northeast Kingdom is one of the least populous regions in the country. Approximately 32 people per square mile compared to NYC's whopping 26,400. So... how do you meet people if you're new to the area or seeking professional connections?
Grow yourself, grow your community.
Rural areas like the Northeast Kingdom still depend heavily on local partnerships to thrive. When you're successful, the whole Northeast Kingdom benefits. Our region needs leadership and thriving businesses for economic strength. And you need to make a living and have a good time.
The great thing about networking in our underpopulated area is that it doesn't take long to meet practically everyone. Pretty soon, you'll see familiar faces everywhere you go.
We rely on each other here in the Northeast Kingdom, and that's good thing. You'll know who to call when a pipe bursts. And your neighbors will know to call you when they need a real estate photographer. Or a large animal vet. Or whatever it is that you do!
Benefits of Networking
Meet face-to-face with people who can help you or use your help
Exchange ideas, gain mentors, and refine your skill set
Learn new things to broaden or change your career
Solidify your sense of purpose
That last one is a biggie. Networking isn't just about financial gain. It's about establishing your role in the community and developing strong relationships to fulfill your need to belong. We're social creatures who thrive in groups. And when you live out here in the mountains, you've got to work for it!
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All Things Lyndon - Helps families stay connected and informed about available resources and events.
American Legion Posts -A wartime veterans service organization that has a broad range of programs for families, youth, communities and National affairs.
Coworking Spaces - Provides a space where telecommuters, freelancers and traveling workers can come together for collaboration, community and shared office and technical resources.
Chambers of Commerce and other business networks - A business organization that represents all industries and sectors from tourism to manufacturing, retail, healthcare, construction and technology.
Granges - An organization that provides services to agriculture and rural areas on a wide variety of issues, including economic development, education, family endeavors, and legislation designed to assure a strong and viable Rural America.
Kiwanis Club - Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance.
Lions Club - An organization that empowers volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding.
Memphremagog Watershed Association - an organization dedicated to the preservation of the environment and natural beauty of the Memphremagog watershed.
NEK Young Professionals Network - Engages young professionals in leadership, provides opportunities to network and to attract, retain and ease the transition of young professionals to the region.
Northeast Kingdom Early Childhood Cooperative - A group of area childcare providers that creates, supports and strengthens these businesses.
Rotary Clubs - An international service organization that brings together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
Vermont Council on Rural Development Community Visits - A community-wide visioning process that provides a forum for residents to come together, set common goals and access resources to take action on those goals.
