Experience Shelburne wants to ensure current and new businesses thrive and grow. We foster collaboration among businesses, cultural institutions, and the Town of Shelburne. Helping local businesses leverage community assets will create a positive rising tide that lifts all boats.
Shelburne's Assets
World-class cultural institutions attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually
Locally owned businesses, picturesque vistas, and abundant outdoor recreation
World-class education and healthcare in nearby Burlington
Modern infrastructure with airport proximity and ample development space
Strong collaborative spirit across businesses, institutions, and town government
Engaged resources to navigate regulations and launch new ventures
Resources for Business Growth
Experience Shelburne connects you with town resources and expertise to help your business thrive. From navigating regulations to accessing strategic support, we're here to make growth in Shelburne seamless.
Business Collaboration and Mentorship
Our volunteer network brings together community members with deep local knowledge and professional expertise to help businesses grow, adapt, and thrive in Shelburne. Our Business Recruitment & Enhancement Working Group—co-led by four dedicated volunteers—stands ready to help new and existing enterprises succeed.
Meagan Buckley
CEO, Wake Robin
Jeff Carr
President, Economic and Policy Resources
Joan Goldstein
CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Stephen Kendall
EVP, Union Bank; Chair, Shelburne Planning Commission
Zoning and Permitting
Our zoning update streamlines regulations, encourages smart growth, and strengthens community vitality through clearer standards, mixed-use flexibility, and sustainable, design-forward development. Our Town manager and planning director are here to work with you to build or expand your business here.
Matt Lawless
Town Manager, Shelburne
Aaron DeNamur
Planning Director, Shelburne
Workforce and Talent
Shelburne offers access to a skilled and growing workforce supported by strong educational and training partners. Connect with local hiring and internship programs, explore collaboration with regional schools and workforce organizations, and find resources to help employees live and thrive here—including information on housing, childcare, and transportation options.
Matt Lawless
Town Manager, Shelburne
Prime Commercial Sites
Shelburne offers exceptional sites for starting, relocating, or expanding your business—set within a vibrant community and close to everything that matters. Our commercial areas provide convenient access to Route 7, I-89, and Burlington International Airport, along with reliable water, sewer, and power infrastructure. While we're not a commercial broker, Experience Shelburne can connect you with local property owners, developers, and resources to help you find the right location for long-term success.
Matt Lawless
Town Manager, Shelburne
Aaron DeNamur
Planning Director, Shelburne
Visitor Strategy Synergies
Shelburne's approach to economic development emphasizes quality and collaboration—not volume. With hundreds of thousands of visitors already drawn to landmarks like Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, and Vermont Teddy Bear, our focus is on deepening connections among local businesses, cultural organizations, and visitor destinations. The Visitor Working Group—led by two dedicated volunteers—helps businesses align with this shared strategy to enhance the overall visitor experience and strengthen Shelburne's economy.
Carmone Austin
Owner, Shelburne Country Store
Tom Denenberg
Director, Shelburne Museum
Housing Development & Workforce Living
Shelburne is a beautiful place to live—welcoming everyone from essential workers to senior executives. With 94 new affordable homes and apartments at Bay Ridge and up to 375 at a wide range of prices and sizes planned at the O'Brien Brothers Development, we're expanding housing options that let more people live close to work while enjoying the community's natural beauty and quality of life. A range of single family homes and other developments are also being built. This growing supply makes it easier for businesses to attract and retain talent at every level. And, our updated zoning makes smart growth in affordable and workforce housing a priority. Contact us to learn more.
Build Your Business Here
If you have an idea of how you can contribute to our community—by launching a new venture, creating housing, or more—we would love to meet you and welcome you to Shelburne.